How do you capture the essence of a building with minimal editing?

The correct choice of the point of view is the only factor responsible for the appearance in perspective of a building and the distribution of the image elements in the photographic frame. If the POV changes, the proportions of the elements of the image are transformed as also the appearance of the building is. If the look of the photographer on the architecture project is clean and straightforward, communication gets much more accurate and effective. The simpler, cleaner and clearer the visual language of the photographic frame is, the more harmoniously images work and the more rapidly they attract the attention of the viewer. Simple shapes and clean colors always work better than an excess of elements that constrain the frame.

Creating the illusion of depth and three-dimensionality is crucial when trying to capture the essence of a building. Light, shadow and foreground objects create a photograph's illusion of depth and dimensionality. The naked cloudless sun is the best light source to bring out the essence of a building and create depth and three-dimensionality. The best angle and elevation of the sun to shoot an image of a building can depend on various factors, such as the time of day, the season, the location of the building, and the desired effect you want to achieve. However, as a general rule, shooting during the "golden hours" - the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset -can often provide the best lighting conditions for photographing buildings.

Google maps is a great starting place to conduct your research because you can have a satellite view of the building and surrounding area. You can add to the information you get from Google maps using apps like LightTrac and Photopills. These apps will show you where the sun comes up, its angle and elevation at different times during the day. The weather forecast and weather apps are also integral to architectural photography research.