Location scouting for architectural photography
Because there are so many variables with an architectural photography project, whenever possible I try to do a walk-through (scouting trip) prior to photography. Whether I’ll be producing interior photography , exterior photography or both, a pre-shoot walk-through is always helpful, especially if my client can accompany me. This gives us the opportunity to walk the project, study the building and see things as they really are, which is not always as the architect intended. If something is not finished or is installed incorrectly, it’s much better to find out during the walk-through than to be unpleasantly surprised on shoot day.
While doing our walk-through prior to the interior photography of a soon-to-be finished project, my client and I were startled to find a body on the floor in a small office of an otherwise empty building. On closer inspection we realized that a painter was sleeping on the floor. Apparently he had come in very early to finish up a few things on the punch list and was just taking a short nap.
This photo was not used in the architect’s AIA awards submittal!
Posted by Curt Clayton at 6/8/2010 1:03 PM 
Categories: location scouting, Interior Photography, Architectural photography
Tags: location scouting Architectural photography
Categories: location scouting, Interior Photography, Architectural photography
Tags: location scouting Architectural photography
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