Learn to shoot Commercial Properties and Real Estate | Covering the foundations of Interior and Architecture Photography
About the Architecture and Interior Photography Course
Learn to shoot Commercial Properties, Real Estate, Architecture, and Interiors. Cover all the important aspects of planning your shoots, specialist equipment, lighting techniques, composition, digital workflow and retouching. The highlight of the course is two days on location, shooting architecture and interior spaces.
- 5-Day theoretical and hands-on practical course.
- Small and friendly classes with a maximum of 12 people.
Course Overview
Day 1 Foundational Aspects
Fundamental aspects of architecture and interior photography: We discuss composition, equipment, camera settings, lighting techniques and workflow, in-depth and in-person.
Day 2: Practical Shoot: Architecture
Shooting various buildings in different lighting conditions; from harsh afternoon light towards the golden hour and dusk!
Day 3: Digital Retouching and Workflow
Step-by-step learning to select and retouch your architecture and interior images; using Lightroom and Photoshop. Learn how to conveniently deliver your images to prospective clients using cutting-edge online platforms.
Day 4: Practical Shoot: Interior Spaces
Shooting interiors and details by learning to use natural light and off-camera flash. We prepare you for shooting in varying light conditions.
Day 5: Image Review and Feedback Session
Students receive constructive feedback on their images covering aspects like composition, lighting and editing. Students are taught the importance of consistency when delivering images to clients.
Presented by Danie Bester.
Danie is the founder of DPC and is a well-respected photography educator and accomplished fine art photographer. He has been hailed by Photo World Magazine, as a Knight of Photography as Art and has recently been awarded the Admired in Africa’s Grand Master Award for his contributions to the Photography Industry in Africa.
I started doing courses at DPC 6 years ago and want to thank Danie and the DPC team for this exciting journey and the tremendous influence they had on my photography career. The Architectural and Interior Photography Course, in particular, changed my life as I am now being commissioned to do photo projects of renovations and work for estate agents and lifestyle publications.
Key aspects
The most important aspects covered in the Architecture-Interior Course:
- A complete overview of how to use specialised equipment, including lighting equipment and tilt-and-shift lenses.
- Planning compositional aspects and styling when shooting interiors.
- Proper lighting techniques and using off-camera flash for well exposed and sharp interiors while retaining beautiful ambience.
- Multiple exposures and overlay techniques to retain details in reflective environments.
- Practical shoot: Real estate e.g. bedrooms, studies, bathrooms, kitchens, living spaces, fireplaces and details.
- Practical shoot: Contextual and architectural images in different lighting conditions.
- Lightroom workflow: Covering all the important aspects of image selections, retouching interiors and architectural images.
- Photoshop editing: Learn how to use Photoshop’s professional tools to enhance your architecture and interior images.
- Learn how to efficiently deliver images to your clients using Lightroom’s Publish Services.
- Students are taught the importance of consistency in terms of editing, colour and lighting.
- Real-time and constructive feedback are given to students afterwards on their images.
- Exclusive access to our online platform to ensure you keep on learning, even after you have completed your course.
Who is this course for?
From Intermediate to Advanced level photographers who would like to learn to shoot professional architectural and interior images.
Course duration
5-Day theoretical and hands-on practical course.
Cost
R5 500 per person. R600 Discount for ex-DPC students. Lunch and refreshments included.
Requirements
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It is expected that attendees fully comprehend the fundamental aspects of photography and their cameras such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, metering, focusing, drive-modes, auto exposure bracketing, etc. If you do not yet understand the basics, we recommend that you take a look at our Basic – Intermediate Photography Courses.
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A DSLR, or Mirrorless camera with advanced or manual program modes and a sturdy tripod.
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A computer or laptop using Mac, or Windows with a working copy of Lightroom Classic CC.
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You will need a basic understanding of Lightroom. Having done a Lightroom Workshop before this course would be extremely helpful.
- Not compulsory, but some practical knowledge using Adobe Photoshop or Elements will be beneficial. Prior to this course, you might find our Photoshop 101 and On-location Lighting workshops helpful.
Upcoming Architecture Photography Courses
Day 1: Foundational Aspects: Architecture and Interior Photography |
Saturday, |
Day 2: Practical Shoot: Architecture |
Sunday, |
Day 3: Digital Retouching and Workflow |
Self-study: Pre-recorded video classes and online tutorials |
Day 4: Practical Shoot: Interior Spaces |
Sunday, |
Day 5: Image Review and Feedback Session |
Live Zoom Class |
*Class recordings will be made available to students who are unable to attend the live Zoom classes.