Business of Architectural Photography

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Discover the strategies for turning your passion into a sustainable career

Who is this course for?

If you already have solid photography skills and need guidance on building your business in line with industry standards, this course is for you.

Beginners

Thinking of pursuing architectural photography and wondering where you should start? This course gives you a complete set of tools to start your own business from scratch.

Real Estate Photographers

Have you been shooting real estate for a while and just can't figure out how to transition to architecture? I have been there myself. Let me show you all the steps I have taken, for you to step into the new industry fully prepared and not afraid to undermine the market.

Professionals

Already working as architectural photographer but feel that you lack deeper knowledge of the business part? This course offers you a deep dive into such technicalities as pricing, copyright, licensing - accompanied by real examples.

Hey, I'm Alex

I'm an architectural photographer based in the city of Porto. I moved to Portugal in 2015, when I was just starting my photography career. After working in real estate photography for a couple of years, I shifted to documenting architectural projects and never looked back. Along my journey in architectural photography I made a ton of mistakes, traveled to remote locations, worked with talented architects and learned a lot in the process.

Recently I decided to take all these valuable insights and help other photographers to advance their career by creating my first online course on the business of architectural photography.

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Course curriculum

All the knowledge you need to be running a sustainable architectural photography business

Module 1

Getting started 3 Lessons

  • 01. Introduction 8:44

    In the intro I am sharing my story. How it all started for me and how it´s going. I am sharing how I transitioned from photographing real estate to working full time with architects.

  • 02. First steps 11:33

    How to get started and find your first portfolio projects. I am giving my recommendation on the type of projects that I consider ideal for this stage and things you should keep in mind when arranging the photoshoot.

  • 03. Building a portfolio 9:34

    Here I give my take on the best practices when putting together a portfolio of architectural photography. I approach this question from the standpoint of our client - what are they expecting to see when choosing a photographer?

Module 2

Business fundamentals 7 Lessons

  • 04. Communication and marketing 20:14

    This is a big one. Marketing is one of the pillars of any business because that’s how we get noticed. I start from the basic concepts of marketing, moving on to specific strategies I use on daily basis - including social media, emails, architectural publications, etc.

  • 05. Seasonality 8:53

    How do we deal with low season? Here I share some of my tactics for staying productive and continuing to earn income even when you are not shooting.

  • 06. Personal projects 9:23

    Personal work has been an essential part of my creative growth. I am sharing specific examples of the work I have been doing in my free time and the impact it had on my career.

  • 07. Pricing 22:06

    Pricing is a very personal subject and its often impossible to find accurate information on this topic. In this lesson I uncover my complete pricing strategy and tips for you to establish your own.

  • 08. Building an estimate 21:00

    I explain in detail how I prepare an estimate for commissioned work and break down the essential terms and conditions that should be present in any photography contract.

  • 09. Copyright 11:06

    Copyright is a concept that many people get wrong. In this section I make an introduction to the concept of copyright and what implications it has in our daily work.

  • 10. Image licensing 27:15

    This is probably my favorite topic in the course. If you ever wondered how you can multiply your income from architectural photography, this lesson will provide a ton of valuable insights and practical tips from my experience.

Module 3

Bonus module 3 Lessons

  • 11. Equipment 14:05

    In this lesson I show every piece of equipment I use on my shootings. Cameras, lenses, tripods, camera bags – everything. Attached to this lesson I included an up-to-date list of my current equipment for you to have the updated information.

  • 12. Photoshoot day 27:41

    A pleasant bonus at the end of the course! In this lesson I invite you to come with me on a trip to the spectacular Douro Valley in Portugal and follow me step-by-step as I photograph the new contemporary winery. After watching me talk for several hours, this will be a treat for your sore eyes 🙂

  • 13. Post-production 1:18:04

    After completing the shooting I take the photos from my day at the winery and show you my full post-production process from RAW to finished image.

Included with the package

Learning doesn't end with the lessons. See what you get included with the course.

Contract samples

To help you build your own documentation, I have included copies of my estimate, photography contract and licensing agreement.

Private community

Join the community of like minded creatives, feel free to ask questions and share your challenges.

Live webinar recordings

Get access to the regularly updated list of my past webinars where you get lots of useful knowledge beyond the topics of the course.

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Questions? I'm glad you asked.

This course is designed for those of you who already know how to take photos and seeking first-hand guidance on starting a business.

If you are a working  professional, you will still find lots of insightful information to improve your business. You will get an inside look into my process, business approach and shooting /editing techniques.

Nevertheless please consult the course contents to make sure you find the lessons adequate to your level.

You'll have lifetime access to all course materials, including future updates.

Yes, our private online community provides an opportunity to engage with fellow students, share insights, and seek advice.

Even though I am based in Portugal, my business principles are built on internationally accepted standards. The knowledge I am sharing here comes not only from my personal experience, but also from my regular exchanges with architectural photographers around the world.

The total length of the video content is approximately 4.5 hours. I recommend you take it step-by-step and watch the lessons over the course of 1-2 weeks in order to have the chance to implement your new knowledge.

The course is in English with subtitles available in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.

Yes. There is an option to pay in installments  over 3-month period. You can select this option at checkout.

No, refunds are not available. Upon the purchase the entire course content is instantly available, therefore refunds can not be issued.

Please check carefully the contents of the course to make sure it suits your level. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me at alex@photoshoot.pt - I will be happy to clarify any doubts!