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Tools for Architecture Photographers

Tools for architecture photographers: golden hour, ND filter, focal length, depth of field, location log, black-and-white preview and artist statement.

Sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour times for your exact location and date.
Calculate your exact shutter speed with any ND filter, from ND2 to ND1000
Compare field of view across sensors and focal lengths to pick the right lens
See what 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and other focal lengths do to your composition
Calculate how much is in focus from sensor size, focal length and aperture
See exactly how aperture, shutter speed and ISO interact, interactive and free
Estimate light intensity via your screen, useful as a quick reference on location
Read camera, lens, settings, histogram and colour palette directly from your photo
Describe your shooting situation, get recommended camera settings back
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Save your best shooting locations with notes, ratings and photos
Convert your photo to black & white with presets and channel mixing
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Write your personal artist statement with AI, professional and in your own voice

Timing and light on buildings

Architecture photography is more than technical documentation. The way light falls on a facade during golden hour, or the glow of an interior at blue hour, is what makes a shot memorable. The golden hour planner shows exactly when those windows open for any location and date. Plan your scouting and shooting visits around that information.

Focal length and perspective

Focal length choice has a major impact on perspective distortion. Ultra-wide lenses pull verticals dramatically; longer focal lengths compress planes and give a cleaner look. The focal length comparison tool shows the field of view for every focal length on every sensor. The focal length simulator shows visually what 17mm, 24mm, 35mm or 50mm does to a real scene.

Depth of field and long exposures

The depth of field calculator helps you get foreground-to-infinity sharpness or intentional background blur. The ND filter calculator enables long exposures in daylight for silky water, trailing clouds or empty streets. The exposure triangle keeps all those relationships clear.

Locations, analysis and presentation

The location log saves scouting notes and coordinates so each visit builds on the last. The EXIF viewer helps you analyse results and learn from every shot. The black-and-white preview is great for exploring whether concrete, steel and brick work without colour. The artist statement generator helps you present your work to clients and galleries professionally.

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