I was inspired a little while back by this instagram account (one of the rare worthy of being followed) to learn more about colour grading and how that affects our perception of architecture. I think it's a technique that's under-utilized in architectural photography to make project pop and convey specific emotions. In painting, artists like Edward Hopper have used colours very effectively to tell a story.
Colorist is an actual profession in film and while we rarely notice it, they tremendously influence our perception of what's on-screen and thus, how we react to a movie. It's one of those jobs that straddle science and art, taking strongly from both worlds.
It inspired me to play with some of my projects and move past the "realist" and matter-of-fact documentary styles of architectural photography and use colour as a storytelling device.
Check out the examples out below and let me know what you think!
©2019 RVLTR / The High Park by North Drive / Quadrangle
©2019 RVLTR / YCBA by L. Kahn
©2019 RVLTR / YCBA by L. Kahn
©2019 RVLTR / Sandbanks Provincial Park
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