Photographing Your Work - Visual Communication - Manual Skills - DI Library at Design Institute of San Diego

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Books in the DI Library

Basics Photography 02: Lighting by David Präkel
Call Number: TR 590 .P735 2013

Provides an introduction to lighting for photography, covering natural light, available light, light sources in the studio, and tips on how to measure, control and use light for the best results.
Photographing Buildings Inside and Out by Norman McGrath
Call Number: TR 659 .M38 1987

Provides tips and techniques for photographing interiors and exteriors
The Photography of Architecture and Design by Julius Shulman
Call Number: NA 100 .S58 1977

Provides tips and techniques for photographing interiors, exteriors, and 2D and 3D artworks

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Ebooks - login required

Architectural Photography the Digital Way (ebook) by Gerry Kopelow
Teaches the reader how to take first-rate photographs of buildings, inside and out. Step-by-step instructions help you learn how to choose the right kind of camera, to use it effectively, and to enhance and manipulate your image. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).