
Shooting Architecture
What is the best time of the day to shoot architecture or monumental structures? Madhu Jadhav, Indore
Before setting out to shoot architectural buildings, identify the prevailing season as it is responsible for the change in the position of the sun. Then you need to figure out the direction towards which the monument is facing. Based on this, you will be able to decide what time of the day is good to shoot. If the building is facing the west side, photographing later in the day would be optimal and earlier in the day if it faces the east side. The twilight and golden hours are also great times to shoot. Alternatively, if the structure is lit up with artificial light, this will make a great photograph during the nighttime.

architectural structures look their best at night time. Look for vantage points that will help you efficiently photograph the beauty of the structure. Photograph/Souvik Bhattac