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DIVISION 10 Architectural Photography

Who is eligible to enter in this division?
Open to all Chicago public high school students. Architectural drafting students must submit photos as a second project and must complete an additional project to enter in this division.

Art students may enter in this division as their only project.

BUILDINGS

Humboldt Park Stables
Garfield Park Fieldhouse
South Shore Cultural Center
North Ave Boathouse
Millennium Park Bike Station

Technique: Architectural photography pointers
Things to consider when photographing a building

Light and color:
– Where is the sun coming from?
– What is the sunlight doing to the building?
– Are shadows being created on the building?
– What colors are represented in the building?

The Three Main Types of Shots

1	Environmental Shot: Consider what the building looks like in its environment. What is the context around the building? Is there anything interesting about how the building sits next to its neighbors?
2	Portrait of the Building: This photo is to capture the building itself. Try to capture most or all of the building.
3	Detail Shot: What features of the building are particularly interesting? – How does it meet the ground? – How does it meet the sky? – How is it constructed? Are there interesting windows? Glass treatments? – Does it have interesting building materials?

FORMAT

•	You must submit FOUR photographs of the building you have selected. The way you choose to represent the building is entirely up to you. For example, you may choose to do a mixture of interior and exterior views. There are no restrictions on how you choose to represent the building, as long as you submit four photographs of one building.
•	You may produce any kind of print; black and white, color, digital, re-mastered, etc. There are no restrictions on how you produce the print as long as the images are your own work.
•	Any view of the building is acceptable. Examples include interior and exterior views, architectural details, full façade, etc.
•	Print size should be 8”x10” or 8.5” x 11”.
•	Photographs should be mounted on poster board provided by CAF.
•	Photographs must be the student’s own work.
•	Photographs may not be submitted in teams. One student per project.
•	If the photograph includes an individual who is clearly recognizable, the person must sign a photography release form. Submit completed release forms with your project. Download Form.

JUDGING CRITERIA

•	Composition of individual photographs
•	Ability for composition of four photographs to tell a story about a building
•	Interpretation of the building
•	Technique
•	Attention to detail