Learn to shoot Commercial Properties and Real Estate | Covering the foundations of Interior and Architecture Photography
About the Architecture and Interior Photography Course
In this exciting hybrid course, you will master Commercial Property, Real Estate, Architecture, and Interior Photography. The course intensively covers all aspects of planning shoots, specialist equipment, lighting techniques, composition, digital workflows, and retouching. The highlight is two immersive days on location, capturing stunning architecture and beautiful interior spaces.
- Learn essential techniques for photographing Commercial Properties, Real Estate, Architecture, and Interiors.
- Two-day practical sessions provide hands-on experience shooting exteriors and interiors under expert guidance.
- Small classes (10 participants max) ensure personal attention and an engaging learning environment.
- Bonus Content: Learn business strategies to grow your architectural photography career.
Presented by Danie Bester.
Founder of DPC, Danie is an award-winning photography educator and fine art photographer, celebrated for his contributions to the industry.
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.
Course Overview
1. Foundational Aspects: Preparation and Introduction
Build a strong foundation and prepare participants for practical photography sessions.
- Interactive Zoom Class: A 3-hour evening class introducing commercial architecture and interior photography. Participants will gain an appreciation for the artistry and technicalities of the genre while learning key concepts like planning, composition, and equipment.
- Online Resources: Access to pre-recorded lessons covering equipment essentials, creative approaches, and workflows.
- Focus Areas: Learn the foundations of architecture and interior photography, including planning, composition, styling, and specialised equipment (e.g., tilt-and-shift lenses).
2. Two-Day Practical Shoot
Experience professional techniques in real-world environments under expert guidance.
- Day 1: Exterior Photography: Capture architecture and contextual compositions across varied lighting conditions, from daylight to golden hour and dusk.
- Day 2: Interior Photography: Focus on shooting interiors using natural light and off-camera flash, managing reflections, and capturing intricate details. The session includes styling tips and techniques for multiple exposures.
3. Editing and Review
Refine images through expert-led feedback and editing demonstrations.
- Image Review: Participants upload their images for critique, focusing on composition, lighting, and editing.
- Interactive Editing Session: A 3-hour Zoom class showcasing Lightroom Classic editing techniques, with live demonstrations on participant images.
- Additional Content: Access to a recorded session covering end-to-end workflows, from image selection to client delivery.
Bonus Content: Business Strategies
Learn to grow your architectural photography business through expert insights.
- Topics Include: Networking, marketing strategies, pricing and quoting, portfolio development, and client management.
- Resources: Sample quotes and invoices, plus an in-depth case study of a successful architectural photographer.
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 a 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.
- 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 is provided during dedicated review sessions on students’ submitted images.
- Exclusive access to our online platform, including pre-recorded tutorials, detailed class notes, editing workflows, and bonus business development resources, to ensure you continue learning long after completing the course.
- Bonus content: Business strategies tailored to architectural photography.
Who Should Attend?
Intermediate to advanced photographers who want to:
- Master professional architectural and interior photography.
- Gain hands-on experience through real-world shoots.
- Refine their editing skills for consistent, high-quality output.
Cost and Venue
- Price: R5 100 per person. R600 discount for ex-DPC students.
- Venue: Practical shoots will take place in and around Sandton. Class links and venue addresses will be communicated before the course commences.
Course Format and Duration
- Total class time includes several days of learning: featuring two days of practical shoots, interactive Zoom classes, and extensive supplementary resources such as pre-recorded tutorials and extended access to additional online materials.
Requirements
- A DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual controls.
- Basic knowledge of camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.).
- Lightroom Classic installed (prior knowledge recommended).
- Optional but helpful: Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop