Photographic Buildings And Locations In Britain

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Capturing The Best Of Britain - Capture the many castles, homes and other iconic structures that can be found in Britain.

Posted: 13th September 2012

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Britain's bursting with structures and buildings that photographers are naturally drawn to thanks to their postcard-perfect looks and history. It also helps that many of the buildings are in locations that are perfect for a day out, making them subjects photographers can shoot and their families can enjoy too.

Do Your Research

It's worth finding out who the home, castle etc. belongs to before you carry your kit out to it as some organisations have rules on what can be photographed, what they can be used for and what kit's allowed inside. A quick phone call or a check on their website should give you the answers you're looking for.

Photos by Peter Bargh.

Castles

From ruined hill forts to beautifully preserved country houses, castles provide majestic architectural delights for us photographers.

For more tips on photographing castles, have a look at these guides where we share a few tips to help you take better photos of these fortified structures:

Photos by Peter Bargh.

Stately Homes

Many Stately Homes found in the UK open their doors to the public, giving photographers the chance to capture interesting interiors as well as shots that show the extensive grounds and buildings.

Take a look at our article on Photographing Stately Homes for advice on what to photograph and how.

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Churches

Small rural churches and grand cathedrals have decorated our nation's skylines for a very long time and they're well worth photographing. If you can, take your camera inside these magnificent structures (you may be charged a small fee) as they are often even more impressive on the inside.

ePHOTOzine has several articles on photographing churches, both on the inside and out, which can be found here:

Left photo by David Clapp, right photo by Peter Bargh.

Villages

Even though this isn't about just one structure, scenic villages are popular tourist destinations and they make good subjects for photographers. Picturesque streets and the famous 'chocolate box' style houses make them a worth-while stop-off, plus there's usually ample chance to capture a fair few candids too.

Have a look at ePHOTOzine's Guide To Photographing Villages for more tips.