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Photography

We represent structure and flow in our photography through two distinct, but harmonious, approaches.

1. Overview

Our photography is authentic and has a clear focal point. It is shot in the real world and focuses on real people while being highly graphic in composition.

example photography for use at Software AG

2. Structure photography

Our structured photography contains graphic angles, bold underlying forms and contains plenty of clear space.

example photography for use at Software AG
people walking and crossing the concrete with sun and shadows
Graphic shadows

They create strong horizontal, vertical and right-angled lines.

window washer suspended high above washing windows
Graphic lines

The graphic lines can be stripped back.

man walking up a set of concrete stairs
Architectural

Can come from simple, structural forms. Structure is represented by light, texture and architectural details.

man with sunglasses
Block colors

Creates bold underlying shapes. ​​​​​​​Creates clean, clear space.


3. Flow photography

Our flow photography is highly graphic and contains sweeping forms evoking movement. It utilises fluid contours found in the environment.

collage for sample photography used at Software AG
Ariel view of intersecting freeway interchanges
Man-made flow

Graphic curved lines, sweeping elements

man walking on a ridge line with setting sun behind him
Organic flow

Contains fluid contours found in the environment


4. What to avoid

Here’s what to avoid when you use the Software AG brandmark.

man and woman standing back to back in front of a yellow connex box

Avoid overly posed and staged compositions

woman with beam of light accross her eyes while in a dark room

Avoid dark and gloomy compositions

busy multi-layered mall

Avoid crowded images that don’t have a clear focal point