Class Description
Join Dany Eid’s class and you’ll learn about the best approach to photographing both cityscapes and landscapes in one class.
Gear Selection:
Dany Eid emphasizes using high-quality, reliable equipment tailored for architectural and landscape photography. A DSLR or mirrorless camera with a full-frame sensor provides exceptional detail and dynamic range. Wide-angle and tilt-shift lenses are crucial for capturing expansive cityscapes and correcting perspective distortion. A sturdy tripod ensures stability for long exposures and precise framing, while filters such as polarizers and ND (neutral density) filters help control reflections and balance light.
Exposure Settings:
Understanding exposure is key to capturing vibrant, detailed images of cityscapes and landscapes. Dany advises starting with a low ISO (100-200) to minimize noise, adjusting aperture to control depth of field—usually f/8 to f/16 for sharpness—and using shutter speed creatively depending on light conditions. For night cityscapes, longer exposures reveal stunning light trails and building illuminations.
Lighting Techniques:
Mastering natural and artificial lighting transforms your photos. Golden hour and blue hour offer soft, warm, and balanced light ideal for both landscapes and urban scenes. Dany emphasizes scouting locations in advance to anticipate the best lighting angles. For interiors or architectural details, complement ambient light with off-camera flashes or LED panels to enhance textures and highlights.
Composition and Perspective:
Dany Eid’s approach to composition focuses on lines, symmetry, and framing—critical elements in architectural photography. Leading lines, reflections, and foreground interest add depth to landscapes. Using tilt-shift lenses helps maintain vertical lines without distortion, preserving the integrity of architectural subjects.
Post-Processing Workflow:
In post-processing, Dany uses professional tools like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to refine images. Adjustments include exposure balancing, contrast enhancement, color grading, and perspective correction. For cityscape night shots, noise reduction and sharpening are balanced carefully to maintain clarity. Layer masks and selective edits help emphasize subjects without over-processing.
By integrating these elements—quality gear, precise exposure, expert lighting, thoughtful composition, and meticulous post-processing—you can elevate your cityscape and landscape photography to a professional level under the guidance of Dany Eid.
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