Inside

Buildings are amazing, from the ornate to the simple they are a testament to the creative ability of man. Inside them we worship, argue, eat and love. They are tricky to photograph but a tripod and sharp eye can make all the difference. If you find yourself needing to shoot a building interior here are some tips.

Clean lines and spaces...your already working with a confined space make sure there is no clutter, take the time to move distracting objects or compose in a way that eliminates junk. Wide angle short lenses work best but nothing makes up for you watching angles and keeping lines strait.

Use the natural light to your advantage. Look for windows and other sources of natural light that enhance the image. Then use flash as needed to fill in dead spaces.

Bracket your exposures and take advantage of HDR technology. There are several programs that merge an image shot at different exposures into one amazing image. I personally use Photomatix Pro and then Photoshop to do my finishing touches. Remember that a slow shutter speed with your camera on a tripod with a closed aperture will use minimal light to your advantage while keeping all objects sharp.

Tell a story. Buildings all have a story when you set up your shot think about the story the place wants to tell. One of my favorite images is that of a man in simple prayer at a 300 year old church in Albuquerque New Mexico. While the building was amazing his presence told a story of it's value to those who go there.

Below are some images I took recently of the Oklahoma State Capital Building and a Church.