https://apalmanac.com A resource for working professional photographers and design industry professionals featuring news, commentary, equipment resources, and original articles Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:28:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 156681027 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/mastering-haze-farzads-nifty-technique-for-controlling-artificial-lights-181513 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/mastering-haze-farzads-nifty-technique-for-controlling-artificial-lights-181513#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181513 Back in March, Farzad of Nimkat Studio based in Tehran reached out to me with something intriguing. He mentioned an efficient technique to eliminate haze and crazy highlights in interior photography. And just last week, he finally shared the video with me.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/mastering-haze-farzads-nifty-technique-for-controlling-artificial-lights-181513/feed 4 181513 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/ai-is-here-to-stay-say-hello-to-photoshops-generative-fill-181265 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/ai-is-here-to-stay-say-hello-to-photoshops-generative-fill-181265#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181265 Let’s be honest removing/adding objects in our work is time-consuming and complex and the available tools in Photoshop were… not so good. But that might be a thing of the past thanks to Photoshop’s new tool: Generative Fill.The AI narrative is everywhere right now, however you needed third-party programs like DALL-E to really integrate AI capabilities into our workflow (check out Kyrre Sundal post on the topic ).]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/ai-is-here-to-stay-say-hello-to-photoshops-generative-fill-181265/feed 11 181265 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/check-out-this-lightroom-tips-and-tricks-compilation-177650 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/check-out-this-lightroom-tips-and-tricks-compilation-177650#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177650 Youtube can be a great learning source for photographers, however, I find that the algorithm constantly recommends click-bait videos with yelling presenters that might not be for everyone. Last week I stumbled upon a video worth sharing by Landscape Photographer Christian Möhrle in which he compiles Lightroom tips and tricks in a comprehensive way.The]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/check-out-this-lightroom-tips-and-tricks-compilation-177650/feed 1 177650 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/editing-a-photo-in-under-2-minutes-using-capture-ones-magic-brush-17156 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/editing-a-photo-in-under-2-minutes-using-capture-ones-magic-brush-17156#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=17156 One of the most overlooked features of RAW processing software is the ability to create masks based on color values. Lightroom has recently introduced Range Masks, a feature that I constantly use on my edits. As a response, Capture One has come up with a new feature in the latest software update: the Magic Brush.]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/editing-a-photo-in-under-2-minutes-using-capture-ones-magic-brush-17156/feed 6 17156 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/piximperfects-take-on-luminosity-masking-with-lumenzia-16655 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/piximperfects-take-on-luminosity-masking-with-lumenzia-16655#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=16655 When it comes to Photoshop tutorials and luminosity masking software I have two clear favorites: Unmesh Dinda and Lumenzia. It was a no-brainer to share this PiXimperfect video featuring an extensive review of Lumenzia.Unmesh’s teachings are extensive and clear.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/piximperfects-take-on-luminosity-masking-with-lumenzia-16655/feed 4 16655 https://apalmanac.com/uncategorized/camranger-2-a-non-tethered-shooters-review-16601 https://apalmanac.com/uncategorized/camranger-2-a-non-tethered-shooters-review-16601#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:59:09 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=16601 What are the key factors that drive architectural photographers to shoot tethered? I have been shooting untethered for the last 3 years and the question has popped up more than once in my mind. Recently there was an opportunity here at APAlmanac to do a review of the CamRanger 2 (Thanks Dave!)]]> https://apalmanac.com/uncategorized/camranger-2-a-non-tethered-shooters-review-16601/feed 13 16601 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/taking-vertical-photos-with-your-drone-16032 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/taking-vertical-photos-with-your-drone-16032#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=16032 Being a newcomer to drone photography, I was quite upset to know that my Mavic 2 Pro was not able to snap vertical photographs right off the bat. Luckily the workaround for the situation is a rather simple one, and one already known by most photographers — creating a vertical panorama.I]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/taking-vertical-photos-with-your-drone-16032/feed 2 16032 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/you-who-look-a-james-turrell-short-documentary-on-light-and-perception-16061 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/you-who-look-a-james-turrell-short-documentary-on-light-and-perception-16061#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=16061 James Turrell is an American artist recognized for his work with light and space. This LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) produced documentary shares his personal background and experiments with light as a medium that creates spaces and alters perception.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/you-who-look-a-james-turrell-short-documentary-on-light-and-perception-16061/feed 2 16061 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/on-architectural-filmmaking-with-juan-benavides-from-filmatica-15455 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/on-architectural-filmmaking-with-juan-benavides-from-filmatica-15455#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=15455 Juan Benavides is a Mexican architect and filmmaker currently based in the Netherlands.He describes himself as someone working in and around architecture. This acknowledgment allows him to shift across his various creative interests, engaging in projects that range from architectural design and academic research to videography, photography, and music.I]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/on-architectural-filmmaking-with-juan-benavides-from-filmatica-15455/feed 4 15455 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/reducing-haze-with-lumenzia-a-quick-tutorial-for-dealing-with-overhead-lighting-15319 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/reducing-haze-with-lumenzia-a-quick-tutorial-for-dealing-with-overhead-lighting-15319#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=15319 Lately, I have been shooting corporate interiors. The projects are usually well lit common spaces or executive offices next to a window. The rest of the spaces are mostly lit with artificial light. Although I typically like shooting with natural light only, on these projects, I must turn on and feature the practical lighting as a design element.]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/reducing-haze-with-lumenzia-a-quick-tutorial-for-dealing-with-overhead-lighting-15319/feed 2 15319 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/stills-with-movement-arcdogs-architectural-videos-14818 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/stills-with-movement-arcdogs-architectural-videos-14818#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=14818 One of my first posts featured my visit to one of the first projects ever built by Peter Zumthor: The Shelter for Roman Ruins in Chur, Switzerland. Recently, the Youtube algorithm redirected me to an ArcDog’s video featuring an architectural film of the same project.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/stills-with-movement-arcdogs-architectural-videos-14818/feed 3 14818 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/quarantine-challenge-rendering-one-of-my-own-photographs-14815 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/quarantine-challenge-rendering-one-of-my-own-photographs-14815#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:21:27 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=14815 Have you ever had a client ask you to take a photo that looks like a previously made render? I bet that most of us architectural photographers have been confronted with this (at times impossible) task. As a result of quarantine boredom, an interesting thought occurred to me: What if I were to invert this process, trying to replicate one of my actual photographs using a rendering program?]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/quarantine-challenge-rendering-one-of-my-own-photographs-14815/feed 6 14815 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/creating-a-postcard-portfolio-14564 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/creating-a-postcard-portfolio-14564#respond Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=14564 What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a portfolio? Normally I would think of a digital portfolio or — if budget allows — a printed book. However, during the quarantine, I made some test prints that were accidentally about the size of a postcard.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/creating-a-postcard-portfolio-14564/feed 0 14564 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/breaking-down-printing-concepts-with-mitch-boyer-from-nice-art-prints-14566 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/breaking-down-printing-concepts-with-mitch-boyer-from-nice-art-prints-14566#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=14566 This is a shootout to the Nice Art Prints Youtube channel by Mitch Boyer. Unfortunately, I just discovered that the channel has not been updated since July 2020 due to business closure. However, it stands as one of the best resources out there for people interested in knowing more about printing.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/breaking-down-printing-concepts-with-mitch-boyer-from-nice-art-prints-14566/feed 2 14566 https://apalmanac.com/gear/geared-head-review-arca-swiss-core-75-14202 https://apalmanac.com/gear/geared-head-review-arca-swiss-core-75-14202#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=14202 Finally! A review of the latest Arca Swiss geared head — the Core 75 — a.k.a the mini-cube, or the cylinder. The Core 75 is a strong contender to join the ranks of the ultimate geared head among the D4 and the C1 Cube.Even with the amount of marketing around the Core 75, it is still difficult to find accurate information or a review delving into its features and functionality.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/geared-head-review-arca-swiss-core-75-14202/feed 32 14202 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/capture-one-21-big-update-14279 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/capture-one-21-big-update-14279#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=14279 When it comes to RAW photo editing software there are two major players: Lightroom and Capture One. I am always open to learning new software and I have tried to transport my whole editing process from Lr to C1 a couple of times before. C1s latest upgrade had a lot of marketing around it, so I decided to check the new features.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/capture-one-21-big-update-14279/feed 21 14279 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/tims-vermeer-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8ba-documentary-on-how-to-paint-as-accurate-as-a-camera-13835 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/tims-vermeer-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8ba-documentary-on-how-to-paint-as-accurate-as-a-camera-13835#respond Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=13835 Previously I shared a video about six artists to study for architectural photography. Johannes Vermeer, the 17th-century Dutch master, was at the top of that list. More recently I watched “Tim’s Vermeer”, a documentary about one peculiar academic of Vermeer’s work.The]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/tims-vermeer-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8ba-documentary-on-how-to-paint-as-accurate-as-a-camera-13835/feed 0 13835 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/behind-the-monitor-three-apps-that-improve-my-architectural-photography-workflow-13841 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/behind-the-monitor-three-apps-that-improve-my-architectural-photography-workflow-13841#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=13841 Let’s be honest. Many of us spend more computer time than we would like to admit. Having an efficient workflow in the office allows us to free up more time for sessions — plus your eyes and back will thank you for it! In this post, I share three apps that are essential in my in-office workflow.Be]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/behind-the-monitor-three-apps-that-improve-my-architectural-photography-workflow-13841/feed 8 13841 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/creating-spaces-through-photography-duoseries-by-denisa-balaj-13375 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/creating-spaces-through-photography-duoseries-by-denisa-balaj-13375#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=13375 Meet Denisa Balaj, a Romanian architect based in Switzerland and the creator of Duoseries. We crossed paths in 2015 during my studies at the University of Liechtenstein, since then I have been following her project. Duoseries is a photographic project that builds new spaces through the combination of two or more photographs.]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/creating-spaces-through-photography-duoseries-by-denisa-balaj-13375/feed 0 13375 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/zupagrafika-the-studio-celebrating-modernist-and-brutalist-architecture-13414 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/zupagrafika-the-studio-celebrating-modernist-and-brutalist-architecture-13414#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=13414 David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka are the founders of Zupagrafika, a creative studio based in Poland celebrating modernist architecture, design and photography in a unique and playful way. Since 2012 David and Martyna have been traveling, photographing and illustrating post-war modernist and brutalist architecture, especially in the former Eastern Bloc.Their]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/zupagrafika-the-studio-celebrating-modernist-and-brutalist-architecture-13414/feed 3 13414 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/six-artists-to-study-for-architectural-photography-13012 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/six-artists-to-study-for-architectural-photography-13012#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=13012 Knowing how to accurately represent space as seen by the human eye into a bidimensional media is relatively new. Early art depictions tend to focus on the spiritual and not on a literal representation of the world. Size and proportion of the subjects responded to hierarchy levels.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/six-artists-to-study-for-architectural-photography-13012/feed 9 13012 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architecture-and-chill-the-built-space-in-films-12998 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architecture-and-chill-the-built-space-in-films-12998#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=12998 I must confess that I have never pressed the record button on my camera. Lately, the growing number of video platforms and the demand for architectural video has made me think twice about dabbling in video. Watching or re-watching films paying special attention to the role of architecture is a powerful tool and source of inspiration available to anyone interested in both architectural photography and video.In]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architecture-and-chill-the-built-space-in-films-12998/feed 1 12998 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/hilla-and-bernd-becher-pioneers-of-industrial-landscape-photography-11992 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/hilla-and-bernd-becher-pioneers-of-industrial-landscape-photography-11992#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=11992 Imagine being on the frontline of the 20th-century transition in the artistic world of photography. From the pristine landscapes captured by Ansel Adams to man-altered landscapes through industry and construction, there was so much changing in the world.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/hilla-and-bernd-becher-pioneers-of-industrial-landscape-photography-11992/feed 0 11992 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/two-minds-one-camera-meet-del-rio-bani-the-spanish-italian-architectural-photography-duo-11631 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/two-minds-one-camera-meet-del-rio-bani-the-spanish-italian-architectural-photography-duo-11631#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:32:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=11631 DEL RIO BANI is an architectural photography duo based in Barcelona. Gael del Río and Luca Bani have been sharing their eyes and philosophy since 2017. They are both originally trained as architects, their understanding of architecture is imprinted in their work.]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/two-minds-one-camera-meet-del-rio-bani-the-spanish-italian-architectural-photography-duo-11631/feed 0 11631 https://apalmanac.com/gear/extenders-in-architectural-photography-are-budget-tilt-shift-lenses-worth-a-try-11614 https://apalmanac.com/gear/extenders-in-architectural-photography-are-budget-tilt-shift-lenses-worth-a-try-11614#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2020 01:14:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=11614 Tilt-shift lenses are great. However, getting two or three of them at the same time comes at a high price.This post summarizes my experience with Canon extenders and tilt-shift lenses, their performance (a 2x on a 24mm tilt-shift, you say?) and why using them has been crucial in developing my personal vision and deciding which lens to acquire next.So,]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/extenders-in-architectural-photography-are-budget-tilt-shift-lenses-worth-a-try-11614/feed 16 11614 https://apalmanac.com/gear/how-to-watch-canons-new-product-launch-11501 https://apalmanac.com/gear/how-to-watch-canons-new-product-launch-11501#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=11501 Rumor season is over. On July 9th, Canon will be presenting their whole new lineup of products highlighting the RF mount system via live stream.The event — REIMAGINE — invites us to hear from Canon Ambassadors and experts on the biggest product launch yet.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/how-to-watch-canons-new-product-launch-11501/feed 4 11501 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/get-to-know-adobes-newest-features-localized-hue-editing-and-iso-adaptive-presets-11137 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/get-to-know-adobes-newest-features-localized-hue-editing-and-iso-adaptive-presets-11137#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=11137 Adobe has just updated its “photography plan” applications, Lightroom and Camera Raw with some great new features. Aside from the usual performance improvements, Adobe has (finally!) changed the user interface found on Adobe Camera Raw, integrating it seamlessly with Lightroom.]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/get-to-know-adobes-newest-features-localized-hue-editing-and-iso-adaptive-presets-11137/feed 1 11137 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-timeless-architecture-peter-zumthors-shelter-for-roman-ruins-in-chur-switzerland-10769 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-timeless-architecture-peter-zumthors-shelter-for-roman-ruins-in-chur-switzerland-10769#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=10769 Visiting this masterpiece transforms time into something relative. You will wander over Roman soil enclosed by a delicate pavilion that feels timeless, but was designed and built in the late eighties.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-timeless-architecture-peter-zumthors-shelter-for-roman-ruins-in-chur-switzerland-10769/feed 4 10769 https://apalmanac.com/news/permission-required-an-update-for-embedding-instagram-content-10847 https://apalmanac.com/news/permission-required-an-update-for-embedding-instagram-content-10847#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:08:19 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=10847 We are in the midst of a digitalization era where information is shared faster and in greater amounts than ever before. In order to guarantee the future of photographers, designers, and creators careers, proper copyright and credit on digital platforms must be a latent topic of discussion among the community.Big]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/permission-required-an-update-for-embedding-instagram-content-10847/feed 1 10847 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/exploring-the-dynamics-between-landscape-and-architecture-with-bas-princen-10768 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/exploring-the-dynamics-between-landscape-and-architecture-with-bas-princen-10768#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2020 23:49:18 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=10768 What are the elements that build a photographer’s personal vision? In this lecture Dutch artist and photographer Bas Princen shares his thoughts on how experiences, previous photographs, text and visual references converge into one final image.Bas]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/exploring-the-dynamics-between-landscape-and-architecture-with-bas-princen-10768/feed 6 10768