architectural photography masterclass

Thank you for choosing this course.
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My goal is to share practical knowledge in a clear, accessible, and non-technical way.You can watch the lessons anytime, in any order, and return to them whenever you need.
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You’ll also work with the same images I use in real projects, so you can follow along step by step. Take your time. Focus on understanding, not speed.

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IntroLesson 1Lesson 2Lesson 3Lesson 4Lesson 5Lesson 6Lesson 7Conclusion

Intro

Before you begin
Intro
Camera settings
Equipment
Tilt-Shift Lesson
Photoshop Basics

Before you begin

Part 1. | Intro

Part 3. | Camera Settings

Part 2. | Equipment

Part 4. | Tilt-Shift Lesson

Part 5. | Photoshop Basics

Lesson #1

The Scout
Photo
Retouch
Views

Scout - Lesson #1

Photo - lesson #1

Retouching - Lesson #1

Views - Lesson #1

Lesson #2

The Scout
Photo
Retouch

Scout - Lesson #2

Photo - lesson #2

Retouching - Lesson #2

Lesson #3

The Scout
Photo
Retouch

The Scout - Lesson #3

Photo - lesson #3

Retouching - Lesson #3

Key points of this technique: camera on a tripod, reduced exposure to achieve a “normally exposed view outside and darker lights indoors” and then adding light with an external flash to brighten the interior. The subsequent shooting of 5 exposures without flash is not necessary, but I recommend it if, for example, the flash is visible in the photo. The ceilings must have a neutral color, i.e. they must not be colored.

Lesson #4

The Scout
Photo
Retouch

Scout - Lesson #4

Photo - lesson #4

Retouching - Lesson #4

Key points of this technique: camera on a tripod, reduced exposure to achieve a “normally exposed view outside and darker lights indoors” and then adding light with an external flash to brighten the interior. The subsequent shooting of 5 exposures without flash is not necessary, but I recommend it if, for example, the flash is visible in the photo. The ceilings must have a neutral color, i.e. they must not be colored.

Lesson #5

Photo
Retouch

Photo - lesson #5

Retouching - Lesson #5

Lesson #6

The Scout
Photo
Retouch

Scout - Lesson #6

Photo - lesson #6

Retouching - Lesson #6

Lesson #7

The Scout
Photo
Retouch

Scout - Lesson #7

Photo - lesson #7

Retouching - Lesson #7

Key points for this technique – capture ambient brackets, explore different lighting scenarios by selectively turning off lights in the scene. Before starting the light-painting technique make sure the room is completely dark. Use Shutter speed of 1s or longer.

Final Thoughts & Thank You

Final Thoughts

A few final words before you move on

Once again,
thank you for choosing this architectural photography course.

I truly hope it helps you move forward, sharpen your eye, and approach your work with more confidence and clarity. Everything you’ve seen here is based on real projects and experience I’ve gathered over more than ten years of photographing some of the world’s most beautiful hotels and properties.

This course isn’t about perfection. It’s about thinking differently, understanding space, light, and intention—and applying that mindset in your own way. If even a part of it helps you see things more clearly, then it has done its job.

I’d be grateful for your feedback or ideas for improvement. This course will continue to evolve, just like photography itself. I wish you great light, strong projects, and confidence behind the camera.

‍Jiri Lizler