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Scandinavian Architecture aesthetic photography reference
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Scandinavian Architecture

Warmth, achieved through restraint rather than decoration

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Brief Int(arch-scandin.BRF)

Scandinavian Architecture

01 LightSoft, diffused northern daylight the quality of light this architecture was actually designed around, low sun angle and gentle gradation
02 WardrobeNatural fiber, muted neutral tones, minimal silhouette
03 LocationAn Alvar Aalto building, Finland
04 Palette
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Director's note

Shoot on an overcast day rather than waiting for sun Scandinavian architecture was designed around soft northern light, and harsh direct sun actually works against the material warmth it's built to convey

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Wide shot of an interior in warm natural wood and soft natural lightwide24mm
Detail shot of simple, honest joinery in a wood structural elementdetail100mm
Interior shot demonstrating functional beauty without ornamentenvironment35mm
Wide shot showing muted earth tones across natural materialswide24mm
Detail shot of soft daylight falling through a simple window onto linen textiledetail100mmthru glass
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An Alvar Aalto building, FinlandDanish Design Museum, CopenhagenA local Scandinavian-influenced residenceA Nordic furniture showroom in a period building
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About this brief

How do I photograph the Scandinavian Architecture aesthetic?

Warmth, achieved through restraint rather than decoration.

Shoot on an overcast day rather than waiting for sun Scandinavian architecture was designed around soft northern light, and harsh direct sun actually works against the material warmth it's built to convey

Director's note

What shots should I get for a Scandinavian Architecture photo shoot?

Leave with every frame on this list.

Shot list

  1. Wide shot of an interior in warm natural wood and soft natural light
  2. Detail shot of simple, honest joinery in a wood structural element
  3. Interior shot demonstrating functional beauty without ornament
  4. Wide shot showing muted earth tones across natural materials
  5. Detail shot of soft daylight falling through a simple window onto linen textile
What lighting works for Scandinavian Architecture photography?

Soft, diffused northern daylight the quality of light this architecture was actually designed around, low sun angle and gentle gradation

Light

Where should I shoot Scandinavian Architecture photography?

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Locations

  1. An Alvar Aalto building, Finland
  2. Danish Design Museum, Copenhagen
  3. A local Scandinavian-influenced residence
  4. A Nordic furniture showroom in a period building
What wardrobe works for Scandinavian Architecture photography?

Natural fiber, muted neutral tones, minimal silhouette

Wardrobe

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