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Gothic Architecture

Stone stretched as high as faith could carry it

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AestheticGothic Architecture
Roll020
Status0 / 5 Shot
LightSoft, indirect light for interiors to let
WardrobeSimple, dark, unobtrusive Gothic architect

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FR·01A
Wide low-angle shot up a soaring pointed arch or spire toward the sky
FR·02A
Detail shot of ribbed vaulting seen from directly below
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Notre-Dame de ParisChartres CathedralCologne CathedralA local Gothic Revival cathedral
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How do I photograph the Gothic Architecture aesthetic?
Stone stretched as high as faith could carry it. Shoot interiors on a tripod with a long exposure at a low ISO to properly resolve the stained glass without blowing out the highlights the color in Gothic glass only reads correctly at the right exposure balance between window and stone
What shots should I get for a Gothic Architecture photo shoot?
Capture: Wide low-angle shot up a soaring pointed arch or spire toward the sky; Detail shot of ribbed vaulting seen from directly below; Wide shot of flying buttresses supporting the structure from outside; Interior shot with light fracturing through a stained-glass rose window; Detail shot of intricate stone tracery against negative sky.
What lighting works for Gothic Architecture photography?
Soft, indirect light for interiors to let stained glass carry the color; hard, low-angle sun for exterior shots to model the deep relief of stone tracery
Where should I shoot Gothic Architecture photography?
Good locations include: Notre-Dame de Paris, Chartres Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral, A local Gothic Revival cathedral.
What wardrobe works for Gothic Architecture photography?
Simple, dark, unobtrusive Gothic architecture's scale should dominate any human figure in frame

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