Techniques for Photographing Buildings
There are incredible single structure buildings throughout our country, and the world, that are perfect subjects for photographers. The reflection of a city's nighttime skyline reflecting in its river makes an absolutely beautiful picture. You can photograph one building or an entire skyline, and no two pictures will turn out the same, if you vary the approach to your subjects, photograph the unique, vary your images by shooting at times in black and white, shoot at different times of day, and in different types of weather. A stormy day can add a lot of character to an image.
You can't get much more unique than the headquarters for the Longaberger Company located in Newark, Ohio. Dave Longaberger decided it would be a great idea to have the corporate office building designed and built to represent their product, baskets. That's right, he wanted their office building to be in the shape of a giant basket. And, even though most people didn't take him seriously, his dream was realized on December 17, 1997. Shaped like a double-handled basket, it's one of the world's most creative buildings. So, if you're in Newark, Ohio, don't miss the opportunity to add the Longaberger building to your collection of unique photographs. Take your camera bag and photograph it from several angles to get the full, incredible effect so you can amaze your friends and family.
There are few buildings more intriguing than a lighthouse. These are truly some of the most beautiful structures available to photograph anywhere in the world. The east coast of the United States is peppered with many lighthouses of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are still functioning, although the days of wick trimming and oil filling have long since passed. Some are occupied as residences, some are abandoned, some are even romantic Bed and Breakfasts. There are lighthouses you can easily drive to and those you can't get to without a boat.
Maine has over 60 lighthouses and there are a few that get more than there share of photographic attention. But, there is one that stands out as being constantly photographed, rain or shine. It's the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, near the entrance to the York River at the north end of Long Beach near York, Maine. The lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation and the building and grounds are not open to the public. But, if you take your camera bag and equipment to nearby Sohier Park, you can get some awesome shots of this majestic structure that has been standing since 1879.
Nubble Light, which it's also known as, is beautiful to photograph all year-round. You can unpack your camera bag in the park and spend the day taking shots of the lighthouse as the light changes and casts different shadows and illuminates it until the sun begins to set. A magical time to visit is during the holidays. The Saturday after Thanksgiving the lighthouse is decorated with hundreds of white lights. It is a breathtaking view through the lens of your camera. And, the pictures you get would make beautiful Christmas cards.
Every city and town has their own uniqueness. There are structures in your town you probably haven't really looked at as you would through the eyes of a tourist. New buildings, old buildings, buildings that are falling down all have a quality that when caught on film, tell a story. So take your camera bag, pack you tripod and other accessories and go out and look for the unique, the beautiful buildings that are just around the corner.
You can't get much more unique than the headquarters for the Longaberger Company located in Newark, Ohio. Dave Longaberger decided it would be a great idea to have the corporate office building designed and built to represent their product, baskets. That's right, he wanted their office building to be in the shape of a giant basket. And, even though most people didn't take him seriously, his dream was realized on December 17, 1997. Shaped like a double-handled basket, it's one of the world's most creative buildings. So, if you're in Newark, Ohio, don't miss the opportunity to add the Longaberger building to your collection of unique photographs. Take your camera bag and photograph it from several angles to get the full, incredible effect so you can amaze your friends and family.
There are few buildings more intriguing than a lighthouse. These are truly some of the most beautiful structures available to photograph anywhere in the world. The east coast of the United States is peppered with many lighthouses of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are still functioning, although the days of wick trimming and oil filling have long since passed. Some are occupied as residences, some are abandoned, some are even romantic Bed and Breakfasts. There are lighthouses you can easily drive to and those you can't get to without a boat.
Maine has over 60 lighthouses and there are a few that get more than there share of photographic attention. But, there is one that stands out as being constantly photographed, rain or shine. It's the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, near the entrance to the York River at the north end of Long Beach near York, Maine. The lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation and the building and grounds are not open to the public. But, if you take your camera bag and equipment to nearby Sohier Park, you can get some awesome shots of this majestic structure that has been standing since 1879.
Nubble Light, which it's also known as, is beautiful to photograph all year-round. You can unpack your camera bag in the park and spend the day taking shots of the lighthouse as the light changes and casts different shadows and illuminates it until the sun begins to set. A magical time to visit is during the holidays. The Saturday after Thanksgiving the lighthouse is decorated with hundreds of white lights. It is a breathtaking view through the lens of your camera. And, the pictures you get would make beautiful Christmas cards.
Every city and town has their own uniqueness. There are structures in your town you probably haven't really looked at as you would through the eyes of a tourist. New buildings, old buildings, buildings that are falling down all have a quality that when caught on film, tell a story. So take your camera bag, pack you tripod and other accessories and go out and look for the unique, the beautiful buildings that are just around the corner.
