The art of architecture photography

Modern exteriors

Dug Wilders

Dug started specialising in architecture and interior photography eight years ago. He shoots mainly for architects, interior designers and building manufacturers in the UK and NZ. See him on Instagram @dug_wilders or www.dugwilders.co.uk.

Low light

Shooting when it’s dark or at dusk can create some fantastic effects. It shows off the lighting which the client may have spent thousands of pounds on. Shooting at night will nearly always require some post production work to create a professional finish. Often the difference in light levels need tweaking, and this takes time to get right but the effects are worth the effort. Bracketing your shots (taking various exposures) is something I do for all my shots, but for night photography you need to really extend that range to make sure everything is covered, from the dark foreground to the bright internal lights.

Symmetry is your friend

I love finding the central point of a building and trying to create the most symmetrical shot possible, as it’s pleasing to the eye and impactful. With symmetrical shots I often have to take several shots and stitch them together because usually you can’t stand far enough back. Often there will be another building or detracting item in the way. Take your time with this kind