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Photographing a Massive Spanish Sports Center With Álex Fernández

by Lexi Taciak

Álex Fernández-Llamazares is a draftsman turned architectural photographer based in Vigo, Spain. For this week’s featured project, Álex takes us to an absolutely massive sports complex in Spain.Supera is a brand comprised of over 32 sports centers in Spain.

Nate Sheets Breaks Down How He Made Each Photo of the MMH Experience

by Lexi Taciak

Nate Sheets is back at it again with another doozy of a project! If you love contrast, texture, and dramatic light, you’re going to love his photographs of the MMH Experience. “MMH stands for Madi Mali Homes and is run by Troy Moore. They are a design-build company located here in Kansas City.

Before and After LaGuardia’s Terminal C Project With Architectural Photographer Matthew McNulty

by Lexi Taciak

Architectural photographer Matthew McNulty submitted in a series that is a bit different from what we usually see around here, making it a welcome Project of the Week candidate! Matthew photographed LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal C during construction and after completion, producing a couple of awesome diptychs in addition to an overall great set of photographs.LaGuardia

Alexander Bogorodskiy Shares The Realities of Yacht Photography

by Lexi Taciak

Yacht photography is one of those glittery niches relating to architecture and design photography that I often catch myself daydreaming about. I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay and spent almost every waking moment on the water, which is probably where my deep intrigue for this sort of project stems from.Architectural

Photographer and Filmmaker George Kroustallis Documents Casa da Volta From All Angles

by Lexi Taciak

George Kroustallis of Minorstep is an architectural and hotel photographer and filmmaker based in London. Today on Project of the Week, we are taking a dive into his lovely photos and video of Casa da Volta, a high-end villa resort at the heart of Comporta, Portugal.George

Adam Gibson Transports us to a Jaw-Dropping Shelter on the Edge of Southern Tasmania

by Lexi Taciak

Today, architectural photographer Adam Gibson is taking us to ‘The Point’ – a jaw-dropping home designed by Tanner Architects in Southern Tasmania. The Point rests on a rural hillside, looking out over the ocean. Adam has done a beautiful job placing this house in the context of its environment, showing off the materiality, infusing each scene with an otherworldly mood, and helping us understand the details that make The Point so special.Adam

The Countdown to COUNTDOWN – a Photo Book Exploring Cold War Era Nuclear Sites

by Lexi Taciak

I was recently introduced to a very interesting and eerie photo book project that is a collaboration between architectural photographer Adam Reynolds and fine art photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales – aptly named COUNTDOWN.Adam – who in addition to his client-commissioned architectural photography work – has photographed past projects like documenting Isreal’s bomb shelters.

‘Don’t Get In A Rowboat’ – The Story Behind Photographing The Pottering Shed With Jim Stephenson

by Lexi Taciak

On this episode of Project of the Week, UK-based Jim Stephenson tells a bit about blurring the line between film and photography, the importance of detail, and getting whisked away in a rowboat while photographing The Pottering Shed by Studio Mutt.“This

Calgary Based Architectural Photographer Eymeric Widling Shares His Approach at The Lakeview Residence

by Lexi Taciak

You might remember this dreamy project from the 2021 Project of the Year Award longlist. This series is by the fantastic Calgary-based architectural and interiors photographer Eymeric Widling. Eymeric’s thoughtful approach makes it easy to see why the judges held his work in high regard.

The 2022 MacBook Pro M2 is Now Available for Pre-Order

by Lexi Taciak

B&H has announced that the 13″ MacBook Pro with the M2 8-core chip is now available for pre-order! The M2 MBP is geared toward photographers and filmmakers who need a little more oomph out of Apple’s laptop offerings. Prices range from $1,299.00 to $2,499.00 for the newest iteration of the M2 MacBook and are available to configure with options like RAM in 8, 16, and 24 GB, SSD in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.

Scott Burrows Walks Us Through Photographing A Perfect Gold Coast Beach Apartment

by Lexi Taciak

Today’s featured project has been masterfully shot by Australian architectural photographer Scott Burrows. The Norfolk is a multi-residential apartment in Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Koichi Takada Architects and features gorgeous use of organic shapes.

Take a Look at Capture One Pro’s Fresh New Features

by Lexi Taciak

Capture One Pro’s latest update is here!On Monday, Capture One Pro showed off a host of new features and capabilities available in the new release of their editing software. The update that went live this morning contains many refreshed tools that will enable seamless switching between desktop and iPad editing and are geared towards tethering.

Step Inside the 25hours Hotel With Dubai Based Hospitality Photographer Alex Jeffries

by Lexi Taciak

There have been so many wonderful examples of hospitality photography in the POTW submissions inbox lately, and one of my very favorites is Alex Jeffries’ photographs of 25hours Hotel by Woods Bagot. Alex Jeffries is a British architecture and interiors photographer based in Dubai who focuses on hotels, resorts, and hospitality projects.

Levi Wells Photographs a Beautiful Example of Brutalist Architecture in Under an Hour

by Lexi Taciak

Today we’re checking out a gorgeous set of photographs by Mexico City based architectural photographer Levi Wells. Levi kicked off his shoot for the Hotel Casa TO in Punta Zicatela at sunrise and was able to move quickly and efficiently to wrap the shoot in less than an hour.Hotel

Get to Know Joe Fletcher on The Second Studio Podcast

by Lexi Taciak

Joe Fletcher is arguably one of the most admired architectural photographers, and – rightfully so – his work is held in high regard. His photographs are mesmerizing – infused with a sense of place and time, thoughtfully composed, and beautifully lit.

Adam Taylor Problem Solves His Way Through A Tricky Shoot on Oahu’s North Shore

by Lexi Taciak

Today’s featured project is a beautiful lesson in persistence, and your teacher is architectural photographer Adam Taylor. Adam is based in Hawaii and you probably know him as the man behind the “License Your Photos” course. One of his recent shoots, Haleiwa House by Peter Vincent Architects & J.

An Unexpected Commission Leads to One of the Most Beautiful Projects of Ales Vyslouzil’s Career

by Lexi Taciak

You might know engineer-turned-architecture-photographer Ales Vyslouzil from our past interview with him here on APALMANAC. Or maybe – like me – you follow his work for its beautiful qualities and incredible examples of architecture. Today, Ales has been so kind as to share his photographs of the Mysk Moon Retreat with us, and tell a bit about his process of photographing the resort.This

Jordan Powers Walks Us Through Photographing The Massive Alliance Bernstein HQ

by Lexi Taciak

If you’re looking to be inspired by an example of corporate architecture that displays a perfect use of figures, wonderful light, and encapsulates the feeling of what it is like to be present in the office, look no further than today’s Project of the Week.

Check Out Adam Taylor’s Upcoming Photography Workshop

by Lexi Taciak

Architectural photographer and “License Your Photos” course instructor Adam Taylor is putting on an architecture photography workshop next week that you can attend online!The workshop is Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST. Adam will walk you through a shoot from start to finish – including cold calling a client, and ending with the project getting featured on the cover of Hawaii Home & Remodeling magazine, all for $39.

Climbing Through Scree, Glaciers, and Mountain Passes, Albrecht Voß Photographs Stunning Examples of Modern Alpine Architecture

by Lexi Taciak

Every now and again you come across a project that is truly mindblowing and special. Not just for the quality of the images, but the logistics, planning, and story behind them. Albrecht Voß‘ and his Modern Alpine Architecture series is that project for me.