Architecture Photography vs Real Estate Photography

[kayumanggisnapshot14 13]

I’ve been thinking about how we interpret built spaces through the camera, and it made me wonder: how do you differentiate architecture photography from real estate photography in a meaningful way?

Not in terms of gear or technique, but in how you understand the purpose and the way you choose to represent the space.

 

[Dale H. Cook115 9]

I would suggest browsing some of the Library of Congress files for The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and The Historic American Engineering Record (HAER). It is the principal repository of architectural photographs in the country.

 

[cgw121 146]

A "For Sale"sign.

 

[kayumanggisnapshot14 13]

I would suggest browsing some of the Library of Congress files for The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and The Historic American Engineering Record (HAER). It is the principal repository of architectural photographs in the country.

Thank you…

 

[kayumanggisnapshot14 13]

A "For Sale"sign.

 

[Rickbb69 8]

Real Estate is advertising shots, to sell it.

Architecture is for the design or art esthetic. Just for the art's sake.

 

[JoeW]

I’ve been thinking about how we interpret built spaces through the camera, and it made me wonder: how do you differentiate architecture photography from real estate photography in a meaningful way?

Not in terms of gear or technique, but in how you understand the purpose and the way you choose to represent the space

The intent or purpose between the two is significantly different. Real Estate photography is attempting to give people a sense of the space. For instance, you did a lousy job if you didn't have a photo of the front of the house. Or of all the primary rooms (primary bedroom kitchen, main bath, living space). You may want to make it look as attractive as possible but if you ignore elements that would be critical to a buyer, you've failed. Think of it as taking an exam and only answering the questions you want to answer.

Architecture photography at its best is art. It doesn't have to make a building look beautiful or enticing ("wow--I want to buy that sucker!"). It can distort the building in order to capture a feel. This is one example of a type of architecture photography that would never be confused with real estate photography:

 

[kayumanggisnapshot14 13]

Real Estate is advertising shots, to sell it.

Architecture is for the design or art esthetic. Just for the art's sake.

good point!

 

[kayumanggisnapshot14 13]

The intent or purpose between the two is significantly different. Real Estate photography is attempting to give people a sense of the space. For instance, you did a lousy job if you didn't have a photo of the front of the house. Or of all the primary rooms (primary bedroom kitchen, main bath, living space). You may want to make it look as attractive as possible but if you ignore elements that would be critical to a buyer, you've failed. Think of it as taking an exam and only answering the questions you want to answer.

Architecture photography at its best is art. It doesn't have to make a building look beautiful or enticing ("wow--I want to buy that sucker!"). It can distort the building in order to capture a feel. This is one example of a type of architecture photography that would never be confused with real estate photography:
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Good explanation. Thank you.