Tall Building Photography for Melbourne Builders and Property Developers

Melbourne is home to some of the tallest buildings in Australia and several construction projects of even taller structures have been approved or are underway. For builders and property developers, the successful completion of these construction projects is a major milestone that must be captured using professional photography. Melbourne-based We Shoot Buildings is a professional photography service that offers architectural photography, views, garden landscapes and other specialist types of photography to suit builders needs.

Challenges of tall building photography

Framing the subject: Shooting tall buildings requires a special skill for capturing all of a building’s architectural elements while showing off its enormous size and unique shape. You’ll need to fit the entire building within frame and still give your viewers a sense of its grand size. For property developers and real estate agents, the additional goal of tall building photography is to provide a sense of community for potential buyers and lessees. Thus, the occasional requirement may include shooting cars, people and the building’s surrounding environment.

Depth of field: Shooting an entire building up close can pose some issues with depth of the subject. In unskilled hands, the resulting image may display a small area in focus while blurring the background or foreground. A professional photographer should be able to handle depth of field issues to bring more of your subject into focus.

Appearance of lines: Holding the camera at certain angles can alter the appearance of lines in actual photos. A tripod and knowledge of correct angling of the camera can prevent distortions so that your tall building pictures appear natural.

Lighting: Differences in lighting conditions can affect the appearance of tall buildings. The shadow of a taller building nearby may “cut” across your subject, making your building look half its size or the bright midday sunlight can create harsh shadows on your building’s picture. Professional photographers with vast experience in architectural photography instinctively know how to manage various lighting conditions to present your building in its most flattering light.

Tall buildings look even more majestic in high quality pictures that you can get from architectural / real estate photography. Melbourne property developers and builders need this type of service for promotion, sales activities, portfolio development and posterity. Professional photography services such as We Shoot Buildings ensure the best outcomes through our application of photography principles, excellent grasp of elements of photography, use of advanced tools and equipment and years of valuable experience in similar projects. Check out our Prices page for a service package that suits your needs.