Architecture Photography: Capture Stunning Photos with Angles, Light, and Shape

Using elements like light, geometric shapes, and creative angles, your architecture photography can tell a story. In this tutorial, photographer Minh T walks through how to shoot unforgettable outdoor scenes using the buildings around us. Drawing on his background in architecture and design, Minh shares simple steps to elevate everyday locations by focusing on shapes, lines, and patterns.

Enjoyed this photography tutorial? This is one lesson from Minh T’s full class on Skillshare. Learn along Minh in his one-hour outdoor photography class here: https://skl.sh/3kjTJ02

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ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY QUICK JUMP MENU

00:20 Using Your Phone to Test Composition
00:53 What Photographer Minh T Looks for in Architecture Scenes
1:45 Composing Your Scene to Create a Story
4:00 Using Light and Shadow on Architecture to Create Drama

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ABOUT THE CLASS

In this new photography class, Minh T shares the secrets of his signature sculptural, timeless style—from learning to see beauty in the world around you to shooting and editing powerful images.

Whether you’re a first-time photographer with an iPhone or an experienced DSLR shooter looking to add a unique style to your portfolio, Minh’s approach will change the way you see the world. Follow along and in just under an hour you’ll unlock your confidence, hone your eye, and discover a new creative outlet—right outside your door! Join Minh T in class now! https://skl.sh/3kjTJ02

From the architectural scenes in the city to calmer compositions on the beach, you’ll learn how to:

- Find a fresh perspective on even the most familiar landscapes
- Capture sculptural scenes by observing and shooting with intention
- Evoke emotion by adding ephemeral moments and a human element
- Tell a story with the way you select, edit, and share your images

Plus, each step is packed with useful tips and tricks developed over Minh’s journey from snapping photos as a hobby to shooting in cities around the world, from Miami to Milan.

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ABOUT MINH T

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Minh T was born in Vietnam and grew up on the East Coast, near Washington D.C. He now calls Los Angeles home. Since launching his photography career through Instagram, Minh has built a client portfolio that includes Issey Miyake Parfums, Skagen Denmark, Nespresso, Adidas, Mr. Porter, and Soho House. Minh’s specialty is capturing architecture photography, lifestyle scenes, and beautiful moments in everyday life.

"A continuous visual narrative runs through Minh T’s images, inspired by architecture, nature and geometry; they are thought-provoking and romantic, as if each image is part of a prevailing fairytale. With a background in graphic design and architecture, his work nevertheless eschews an overly technical approach and instead runs with feeling, fantasy and emotion. Through instagram he has managed to enchant audiences from across the globe, including notable publications, fashion houses and fellow photographers, translating his social media profile from casual hobby to an internationally acclaimed aesthetic."

— Isabel Carmichael

Follow Minh T on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismintymoment/

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MORE RESOURCES

Head to Skillshare for more architecture photography classes with professional photographers and learn how to develop your street photography style.

Cityscape Photography, Shooting with Symmetry and Perspective with Jamal Burger: https://skl.sh/3osu343

Going Pro with Street Photography, Shooting Brand Lookbooks with trashhand: https://skl.sh/2Tgt60e

Street Shots: Photographing Scale, Light, and Colors with Steve Sweatpants: https://skl.sh/2TgUlrq

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