Architectural Photography Almanac

‘The Sound of Ink’ – Creative Directors, Beauty and the Bit, Share Their Cinematic Approach to 3D Animation

Justin SzeremetaOctober 18, 2021October 6, 2021 0

Visualizers and renderers get such bad rap within our industry. Whether that stems from a concern of photographers becoming obsolete or simply ignorance on how much talent and skill some of these creatives possess – I really don’t know. For me personally, I continue to be inspired by how the best visualizers in the game keep pushing the envelope, exploring new ways to showcase their clients’ yet-to-be-built projects.

Diana Paulson Photographs the Original Hygge Supply Demo House

Lexi TaciakOctober 15, 2021September 9, 2021 2

Today’s featured project takes us on a little adventure to Lake Leelanau where we will be checking out Hygge Supply’s original kit house. Taking us there will be Detroit-based architectural and interiors photographer Diana Paulson of Linea Photo. This project was shot early in Diana’s career, and she has been kind enough to share some great lessons she learned along the way.

Billing and the Business of Architectural Photography

Rob van EschOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021 4

To make architectural photography your profession, you need to have more than just the skill to take beautiful photos. To make a living from it, you must be well aware of the value of your service. To build a viable practice as an architectural photographer, it’s important to know how to increase that value.

The Story of an Image – Foxconn Shanghai Headquarters by KRIS YAO | ARTECH

Justin SzeremetaOctober 11, 2021October 5, 2021 0

This latest edition of Story of an Image brings us back to Shanghai as we take a look at an image from a commissioned shoot of Foxconn’s Headquarters building designed by KRIS YAO | ARTECH. The spotlighted image ended up being the final piece of a puzzle to placing the building in its context for the viewer.

Photographing the Dark and Moody Green Massage with Cai Yunpu

Lexi TaciakOctober 8, 2021September 9, 2021 1

Many moons ago when I started writing Project of the Week, I fell in love with Ivar Kvaal’s photographs of Under because they were so dark and fascinating. I’ve finally found another project that gives me that same feeling. Meet Shanghai-based architectural photographer Cai Yunpu.

Customizing the New TK8 Plugin and Your Photoshop Workspace

Rob van EschOctober 5, 2021October 5, 2021 4

Just after my last post about painting with contrast with the TK7 panel was published, the panel was updated and changed to the new TK8 luminosity masking plugin. There are many new features such as edge masks, color-grading, watermarking, expanded web-sharpening, selection editing, gradient effects, sketching actions, a smart object indicator, and much more.

Architectural Photographer Brandon Barré Documents Ancerl Studio’s Epic Waxwing House

Lexi TaciakOctober 1, 2021September 3, 2021 5

Hangar doors, electrochromic windows, hidden cabinets, and gorgeous clad surfaces… this week’s featured project has it all! We’ll be checking out Waxwing Residence by Ancerl Studio, which has been perfectly photographed by Toronto-based architectural photographer Brandon Barré.

Luminosity Blending With Blend-If Sliders

Ramon PortelliSeptember 29, 2021September 16, 2021 1

Like I’m sure most of us do, I use luminosity masks constantly in my retouching process – both through manual selections and plugins like Raya Pro, Lumezia, and so on. However, another way of selectively blending layers based on luminosity which I’ve been using more often is by using blend-if sliders.

Dmitry Tkachenko Teaches Us About His Architectural Time-Lapses

Kyrre SundalSeptember 27, 2021September 16, 2021 0

Dmitry Tkachenko is a photographer based in Oslo, Norway. I came across his amazing time lapses on Instagram and wanted to interview him about his process when making these videos.

Kyrre: Hi Dmitry! Thank you for taking the time to chat with me. Could you start by telling us about yourself and how you started out in photography?

Peter Bennetts Photographs A Coastal House Built to Withstand Fires and Landslides

Lexi TaciakSeptember 24, 2021September 3, 2021 0

On Christmas Day in 2015, brushfires tore through the south coast of the Otway ranges on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. With the entire forest gone, the landslides came, devastating what was left of the Wye River area. The landslides blocked the iconic Great Ocean Road, which is the only access to and from the region.

Painting With Contrast? Give It A Try

Rob van EschSeptember 22, 2021September 27, 2021 2

As mentioned earlier on this site, I am a huge fan of the TK7 panel for luminosity masking, developed by Tony Kuyper. I owe my high-speed workflow to this panel in Photoshop. I really wouldn’t know what to do without it (by the way: there are also other panels that can be used properly, but TK7 is my personal favorite).

Learn to Clean Up Pavement in Photoshop With Alex Nye

Lexi TaciakSeptember 20, 2021September 16, 2021 3

You might remember Alex Nye from his stellar commended entry in Architizer’s photo challenge, or the videos on Instagram of him climbing precarious objects to get incredible perspectives of what he is shooting.

Today Alex is back with another gem for the architectural photography community.

Brooke Holm on Photographing Sean Connolly in the Dubai Opera

Lexi TaciakSeptember 17, 2021September 3, 2021 1

Way back at the beginning of APALMANAC’s conception, Brooke Holm was the very first interviewee on the site. It is easy to see why. Her photographs are delicate and beautiful, full of form and line and sweeping dreamy light. It’s a no-brainer that Brooke’s photos of Sean Connolly in the Dubai Opera should be on Project of the Week.

The Simple Way I Deal with Sun Flare Using Canon’s 17mm Tilt-Shift Lens

Justin SzeremetaSeptember 15, 2021September 7, 2021 3

There’s a reason Canon’s 17mm TS-E tilt-shift lens has a dedicated spot in so many of our bags. When space is limited, it can be a lifesaver for us architectural photographers. Whether it’s photographing a bathroom in a tight space, or a high-rise building in a dense urban city center, this lens has proven invaluable to me on many occasions.

5 Basics of Architecture Photography

Matthew AndersonSeptember 13, 2021September 7, 2021 0

There a several famous sports-related quotes related to basics and fundamentals, but to paraphrase many of them…to become a highly skilled master of your craft, you have to master the basics. Several years ago when I photographed my first architecture-related job (it was a modest property for a real estate listing), I honestly had no idea what I was doing.

A Stately American Home With a Dark Surprise Photographed by Brian Wetzel

Lexi TaciakSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021 2

For this week’s featured project, we’re going to take a look at a big ‘ole classic American home in Pennsylvania, because it holds quite a colorful surprise! Architectural and interiors photographer Brian Wetzel has been kind enough to share heaps about this very cool project. I’m so excited to shake things up from the typical modern and contemporary shaped POTW buildings, and check out this stately home boasting craftsman details and a few fresh and funky design elements!

‘Footprint: Where the Towers Stood’ – A Film by Sara Newens About New York City’s National September 11 Memorial

Justin SzeremetaSeptember 9, 2021September 7, 2021 0

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of the attacks carried out on September 11th, 2001, I continue to be affected by the ability of architecture to encourage the public’s memory to endure and, in the best examples, help them heal as well. The National September 11 Memorial in New York City is one such example.

Dear Appy: Should We Trade Images for Access?

György PalkóSeptember 6, 2021September 1, 2021 5

An APA reader asks: I was hired by a development company to photograph a handful of specific angles of a project that is completed. The images were delivered to the original developer client, and they are happy with them. I’ve already been paid for the job and figured it had been put to rest with everyone involved being happy.

Announcing The First APAlmanac Photography Awards

Mike KelleySeptember 2, 2021September 19, 2021 8

As the internet’s hub for architectural photography discussion and news, we felt it was only right for APAlmanac to host its own architectural photography showcase contest. Given the unique criteria by which architectural photography must be created, it must be judged with a critical eye.

Fujifilm Announces the GFX 50S II and an Upcoming Tilt Shift Lens

Ramon PortelliSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021 3

Fujifilm has just announced a huge list of new cameras and lenses for their GFX medium format and the more popular X series.

Undoubtedly the most exciting and relevant bit of news for architecture photographers is the announcement of the GFX 50S II. Fujifilm managed to make medium format photography so much more accessible with the release of the original 50S and this new version seems to have been developed into a much more useable and practical camera.

Architectural Photography Almanac

Announcing The First APAlmanac Photography Awards

How to License Your Photography – My Interview with Adam Taylor

How Much Are Architectural Photographers Charging and Earning? The First Results of the APA Census Are Here

‘The Sound of Ink’ – Creative Directors, Beauty and the Bit, Share Their Cinematic Approach to 3D Animation

Diana Paulson Photographs the Original Hygge Supply Demo House

Billing and the Business of Architectural Photography

The Story of an Image – Foxconn Shanghai Headquarters by KRIS YAO | ARTECH

Photographing the Dark and Moody Green Massage with Cai Yunpu

Customizing the New TK8 Plugin and Your Photoshop Workspace

Architectural Photographer Brandon Barré Documents Ancerl Studio’s Epic Waxwing House

Luminosity Blending With Blend-If Sliders

Dmitry Tkachenko Teaches Us About His Architectural Time-Lapses

Peter Bennetts Photographs A Coastal House Built to Withstand Fires and Landslides

Painting With Contrast? Give It A Try

Learn to Clean Up Pavement in Photoshop With Alex Nye

Brooke Holm on Photographing Sean Connolly in the Dubai Opera

The Simple Way I Deal with Sun Flare Using Canon’s 17mm Tilt-Shift Lens

5 Basics of Architecture Photography

A Stately American Home With a Dark Surprise Photographed by Brian Wetzel

‘Footprint: Where the Towers Stood’ – A Film by Sara Newens About New York City’s National September 11 Memorial

Dear Appy: Should We Trade Images for Access?

Announcing The First APAlmanac Photography Awards

Fujifilm Announces the GFX 50S II and an Upcoming Tilt Shift Lens