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The “Improvisational Approach” – Photographing Architecture In Overcast Weather With Frédéric Blanchet

by Lexi Taciak

Architectural photographer Frédéric Blanchet is taking us on a visual journey to The Old Ottawa City Hall today, for a lovely lesson in photographing architecture in moody overcast weather. Frédéric has plenty of insight into his thought process and shoot day, so I’ll let him take it away!Frédéric

Behold! Canon’s Newest Releases – The EOS R1 and EOS R5 MK II

by Lexi Taciak

This fine Wednesday morning, the world woke up to Canon’s much-anticipated new releases — the EOS R1 and EOS R5 MK II. The new iterations of these two mirrorless behemoths both have processor, autofocus, and video upgrades.The R1 is Canon’s flagship and boasts speed and focus but at a higher price tag ($6,299) and a bulkier body.The

Marcus Stork Juggles Making Gorgeous Photos and A Film of Villa Box Just Outside of Stockholm

by Lexi Taciak

“[Villa Box is] a top-notch designed house in an amazing location on top of the rocks over the bay of Skuru, just outside Stockholm. It was a pleasure to work in and around the property,” explains architectural photographer Marcus Stork about this week’s featured project.

“No Right Angles” – Moritz Orgler Photographs an Early 16th Century Administrative Building in Austria

by Lexi Taciak

A departure from fresh, sleek, modern structures and residences, today we’re taking a visual trip with Austrian photographer Moritz Orgler to an early 16th-century building – Moarhof.Wavy lines, smooth curves, textures, and imperfections are all what make Moarhof literally one of a kind.

Farzad Bagherzdeh Evokes a Sense of Wonder at Habitat 67

by Lexi Taciak

Before coming to Canada, I had always been fascinated by Habitat 67,” explains architectural photographer Farzad Bagherzdeh of Nimkat Studio. “This residential complex holds a significant place in Canadian architectural history, representing modern living in a unique and innovative way.

“A Living Sculpture That Changes From Day to Night” -Jason Keen Photographs a Well-Loved Park Pavilion in Detroit

by Lexi Taciak

The theme of today is play! Our featured project on this run of Project of the Week is by Detroit area architectural photographer Jason Keen. Jason has masterfully photographed the Detroit Riverside Pavillion over the course of seasons and time, creating a lovely set of photographs that showcase this well-loved, playful, and meaningful structure created by the architects at INTOTO Studio and lighting designers Smithgroup.Jason

Owen Davies Creates Forlorn and Otherworldly Images in His Project LIGHT/MASS

by Lexi Taciak

“Light/Mass is an ongoing series of alien urban landscapes found in cities across the United States,” NYC-based photographer Owen Davies explains about his project.“Exploring the overlooked architecture of metropolitan America, I seek to reveal the beautiful strangeness of these monument-like structures standing in familiar environments.”The

Adrien Williams Takes Us to a Peaceful Cabin in Montreal

by Lexi Taciak

Today’s featured project takes us to a gorgeous forest in Montreal, where we’ll be taking a look at Adrien Williams’s photographs of the chalet Rustic Grade by Maurice Martel architecte.Adrien shares “The shoot was smooth and easy-going. Maurice Martel is actually a friend and the project happened to be near my own cabin.”Adrien

Where Auroras Meet Architecture – Charles Stemen Photographs an Installation in Bozeman During the Solar Storm

by Lexi Taciak

Over the past weekend, it’s likely that your social media feeds were aglow with aurora photos. If you weren’t lucky enough to get out and see it (here’s looking at me and the cloudy skies over my house) – or didn’t have any idea that the northern lights were even happening, Charles Stemen has a gorgeous set of aurora meets architecture photos for you to gaze on with wonderment!A

Ekansh Goel of Studio Recall Shares the Mesmerizing Forms of Hampi Art Labs in Jindal Township, India

by Lexi Taciak

The structure housing Hampi Art Labs is made up of the most wonderful curves and the juciest color. The orange building snakes between the green grass and Jindal Township’s bright blue sky. Ekansh Goel of Studio Recall masterfully made the photographs on this Project of the Week, and has kindly shared a bit about the shoot with us.

Go Villa Hopping With Photographer Olivier Dassance on a Private Island in Greece

by Lexi Taciak

We’re headed to sunny Vourvourou, Greece for today’s Project of the Week with architectural photographer Olivier Dassance. Olivier hails from Basque Country, working in France and abroad. Olivier’s tales from this shoot are so interesting – being stuck on a boat in the bay, racing an oncoming storm, and the complexities of working with onsite staff.Olivier

Exploring the Industrialness of American Vernacular Architecture With Tom Harris

by Lexi Taciak

A departure from the typical “professionally designed architecture” we often see here on Project of the Week, today we’re exploring a few American gems with one of APA’s favorite photographers, Tom Harris.Deeply rooted in the culture of a place, vernacular architecture is often function over form, but that doesn’t mean it’s void of charm.

Brian Berkowitz Photographs a Lux VIP Salon for Pandora in NYC

by Lexi Taciak

New York-based luxury architectural photographer Brian Berkowitz is back on the blog with another silky and sultry-looking Project of the Week. Just like his World Spa photographs, Brian’s latest project for Pandora’s VIP Salon designed by Laura Ramirez sports a warm, zen, lux feel!“I’ve

“Everything Always Works Out” – Christopher Barrett Talks Flexibility and Quick Thinking on His Shoot at Western Michigan University

by Lexi Taciak

Today’s featured project takes us to Western Michigan University, where we’ll be checking out the work of Christopher Barrett. Christopher is a Chicago-based architectural photographer who sports over 25 years of experience!Throughout this project, you can expect to see emotive lighting, rich colors, and plenty of great details peppered in – from joggers to perfectly timed moonrises.While

Visit An Epic Bouldering Gym With Architectural Photographer Adam Reynolds

by Lexi Taciak

Adam Reynolds is a wonderful photojournalist-turned-architectural-photographer based out of Indianapolis. Adam’s background in documentary photography is evident in his photographs of the built environment. When viewing his work, we feel as if we are actually there, soaking the moment in.This

Over the Span of Two Years, Amanda Large of doublespace photography Documents Uno Prii’s Modernist Toronto Apartment Buildings

by Lexi Taciak

Uno Prii – an Estonian-Canadian architect – would have turned 100 this year. Known for his use of bold geometric forms, Prii designed many modernist apartment buildings across Toronto in the 1960s and ’70s.“This series features select images from ten of Uno Prii’s Toronto apartment buildings, just a small slice of his legacy,” explains Amanda Large of doublespace photography.

Infused With Light and Color, Vigo Jansons Masterfully Documents a Contemporary Office Designed by Gensler

by Lexi Taciak

Today’s featured project takes us to Edelman Modern Workspace by the famed firm Gensler. Showing us the way is London-based architectural photographer Vigo Jansons. Vigo has a bit to share about his shoot, kicking things off by sharing “It’s a 1900s warehouse in Westminster, London, transformed into a 21st-century dream workplace for the public relations company Edelman.

“My Inner Voice Asked Me Why Not” – Architectural Photographer Karen Palmer Dissects Her Strictly Dictated Shoot for The Wall Street Journal

by Lexi Taciak

A few days ago, an intriguing message landed in my inbox. Long-time APA friend Garett Buell dropped me a line, sharing a project by his friend and fellow architecture and interiors photographer Karen Palmer.Last year, Karen photographed a project for the Wall Street Journal.

Benjamin Norton Shows Off the Architecture That Makes Up Chef Edward Lee’s Brilliant New Restaurant

by Lexi Taciak

Chef Edward Lee’s new restaurant Nami has been getting a full helping of attention. They recently popped up on Esquire’s Top 50 US restaurants list as well as getting some love in USA Today.The restaurant’s home is in a gorgeous space designed by Louisville’s local practice WORK Architecture and Design.

LA Based Architectural Photographer Stephen Paul Talks Reflections, Editing, and More on His Shoot for Maison Trouvaille

by Lexi Taciak

Today on Project of the Week, we’re checking out a beautiful and unique office space by photographer Stephen Paul. Stephen specializes in architectural photography and is based out of Los Angeles. His project is Maison Trouvaille’s Rhode Skin.