Photography
Richland High School
Emily Hemans
Name __________________________________________________________
Architectural Photography – Exterior and Interior
We live in them, we work in them, and most of us sleep in them. But what about
photographing buildings? Anyone who has a camera has probably taken a picture of a
castle, building or tourist monument, but buildings offer much more scope from the
intricate details of a historical cathedral or the graphical shapes of modern architecture.
We take most of the buildings around us for granted and with a little extra perception
you'll start to see a whole new way at looking at architecture and its many forms.
Task:
You will need to turn in a total of 9 photographs:
1. 7 exterior photos of some type of architecture
a. Three of these exterior photographs must be detail shots (up close)
b. Three of these exterior photographs must be the big view
c. The last photograph can be your choice
2. 2 interior photos
a. At least one of the interior photographs must be an indirect portrait –
communicating something about the presence of the person who lives
there (do NOT include a person in your photograph).
Points to consider:
- Try shooting from a different angle
- Photos may be in black and white or color
- Use shadows and reflections
- Include things such as an arch, hedge, or tree branch
- Include something in the background to frame your shot
- Use what’s around you: shoot a well known building slightly different by looking
for unique ways to capture your shot…such as using a mirror to capture a building
or finding a puddle to reflect your building
- Look for patterns and textures
- Use the compositional techniques learned: leading lines, framing, rule of thirds
Journal entry:
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Where did you go to take your exterior and interior photos?
Who did you show as an indirect portrait in your two interior photos?
How do your interior photos reflect this person(s)?
Which photograph do you feel you did the best on and why?
In what ways did you experiment taking the photos?
When writing, write in journal/paragraph format. Think of this almost as a dialogue with
me, or yourself. Do not number your answers.
Assessment Rubric
Student Name:
Class Period:
Assignment: Architecture (Exterior and Interior)
Date Completed:
Circle the number that best shows how well
you feel that you completed that criterion for
the assignment.
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs
Improvement
Criteria 1 – 9 photographs are turned in: 7
exterior and 2 interior.
10
9–8
7
6 or less
Criteria 2 – Photographs are in focus.
10
9–8
7
6 or less
10
9-8
7
6 or less
10
9–8
7
6 or less
10
9–8
7
6 or less
10
9-8
7
6 or less
10
9-8
7
6 or less
10
9-8
7
6 or less
10
9-8
7
6 or less
10
9-8
7
6 or less
10
9-8
7
6 or less
Criteria 3 – Experimentation/Creativity is
evident through different angles, settings etc.
Criteria 4 – There is nothing in the frame or
background to distract the viewer from the
subject.
Criteria 5 – Journal is clear, thoughtful and
complete.
Criteria 6 – Work is completed by the due
date.
Criteria 7 – Care/Effort: It is obvious the
student has not rushed through photographs
or journal entry.
Criteria 8 – There is at least 1 interior
photograph that clearly reflects the person that
inhabits that space.
Criteria 9 – Three of the exterior shots are
detail photographs.
Criteria 10 – Photographs are aesthetically
pleasing/eye-catching.
Criteria 11 – Patterns and texture of
architecture is clearly evident and attracts the
viewer.
Criteria 12 – Three of the exterior shots are
big view photographs.
Total points possible: 120 points
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