https://apalmanac.com A resource for working professional photographers and design industry professionals featuring news, commentary, equipment resources, and original articles Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:12:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 156681027 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/you-dont-need-a-tilt-shift-lens-for-architecture-photography-181843 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/you-dont-need-a-tilt-shift-lens-for-architecture-photography-181843#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181843 Before I get into this, I need to put out a disclaimer – this article and video aren’t meant to throw shade at tilt-shift lenses. I love tilt-shift lenses. In fact, I own 3 of them. The whole idea for this topic came from seeing multiple condescending comments directed at newbie photographers, trying to make them feel inequitable because they didn’t use a TS lens!]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/you-dont-need-a-tilt-shift-lens-for-architecture-photography-181843/feed 14 181843 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/101-basics-straight-verticals-white-balance-correct-exposure-181657 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/101-basics-straight-verticals-white-balance-correct-exposure-181657#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:30:51 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181657 There will always be newbies entering the genre of architecture photography, and along with that inexperience can be unfamiliarity around some core, fundamental principles. If this sounds like you, then I hope the following videos help.Granted there’s multiple ways to “skin the cat” when it comes to getting your verticals straight, obtaining the correct white balance, and making sure you have an overall properly exposed image.]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/101-basics-straight-verticals-white-balance-correct-exposure-181657/feed 0 181657 https://apalmanac.com/gear/off-camera-flash-101-the-basics-180872 https://apalmanac.com/gear/off-camera-flash-101-the-basics-180872#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180872 While (clearly) an A&D photographer isn’t going to use flash for every single shot, many professionals have it at their disposal if a particular composition calls for it. Yes, off-camera flash is not the easiest thing to learn, but there’s definitely a simple way to initially approach it.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/off-camera-flash-101-the-basics-180872/feed 0 180872 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/achieving-the-coveted-editorial-look-one-major-ingredient-180523 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/achieving-the-coveted-editorial-look-one-major-ingredient-180523#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180523 Opinions will vary drastically on how to achieve (or even define what exactly is) that coveted “editorial look” in architecture & design photography. In fact, as I type out this paragraph, I’m not exactly sure if I could even define what it is (yes I understand the irony).]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/achieving-the-coveted-editorial-look-one-major-ingredient-180523/feed 2 180523 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-handle-copyright-infringement-on-instagram-179649 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-handle-copyright-infringement-on-instagram-179649#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179649 I think I’ve cracked the code! If you’ve ever submitted a copyright infringement / take-down form on Instagram, you know that it can lead to a bit of back and forth between you and Instagram requesting more and more information stating your case as to why a certain photo (or photos) should be taken down.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-handle-copyright-infringement-on-instagram-179649/feed 6 179649 https://apalmanac.com/business/photo-contracts-are-useless-and-you-dont-need-them-says-some-photographers-179180 https://apalmanac.com/business/photo-contracts-are-useless-and-you-dont-need-them-says-some-photographers-179180#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179180 I wouldn’t necessarily call it a trend, but something that I’ve noticed recently is (some) professional photographers advocating for NOT using contracts. I don’t think there are a ton of photographers doing this, but I’ve seen random comments in Facebook groups and YouTube videos suggesting that you as a professional photographer should NOT be using contracts.I’m]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/photo-contracts-are-useless-and-you-dont-need-them-says-some-photographers-179180/feed 2 179180 https://apalmanac.com/business/7-tips-for-shooting-interior-design-photography-179463 https://apalmanac.com/business/7-tips-for-shooting-interior-design-photography-179463#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179463 Even within the category of A&D photography, shooting interior design can be its own “beast”. Not only are there nuances to shooting techniques, but (some) interior design clients can be a different breed altogether…and that’s not a bad thing.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/7-tips-for-shooting-interior-design-photography-179463/feed 3 179463 https://apalmanac.com/gear/16-unconventional-pieces-of-photography-gear-178978 https://apalmanac.com/gear/16-unconventional-pieces-of-photography-gear-178978#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=178978 Whether a hobbyist or a professional, you’re more-than-likely familiar with classic pieces of gear most photographers need…lenses, light modifiers, flashes, etc. What you don’t typically hear about though, are the unconventional pieces of gear that photographers use.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/16-unconventional-pieces-of-photography-gear-178978/feed 12 178978 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/a-cardinal-highlight-of-kansas-citys-artisan-home-tour-story-behind-the-photos-177408 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/a-cardinal-highlight-of-kansas-citys-artisan-home-tour-story-behind-the-photos-177408#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:51:39 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177408 I think in any metropolitan area, the old 80/20 rule applies to the uniqueness of its home builders. For a majority of them, they seem extremely similar with design elements that show up in new builds over and over again. The other side of that coin though, are custom home builders willing to be different.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/a-cardinal-highlight-of-kansas-citys-artisan-home-tour-story-behind-the-photos-177408/feed 2 177408 https://apalmanac.com/business/business-tip-dont-be-a-jerk-177043 https://apalmanac.com/business/business-tip-dont-be-a-jerk-177043#comments Mon, 23 May 2022 13:38:05 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177043 For the years I worked in sales and marketing, there was a principle I kept in mind that I learned early on in my career: people do business with people they like. Barbara Corcoran from ‘Shark Tank’ has a fantastic quote related to this…“If people like you, they’re going to want to do business with you.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/business-tip-dont-be-a-jerk-177043/feed 3 177043 https://apalmanac.com/business/architecture-vs-real-estate-photography-whats-the-difference-176936 https://apalmanac.com/business/architecture-vs-real-estate-photography-whats-the-difference-176936#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176936 Several weeks ago during a conversation with a prospective home builder client, I was asked “what’s the difference between you and [redacted] real estate photography?” Now, to be honest, the builder was trying to push my buttons a bit to see how I would respond.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/architecture-vs-real-estate-photography-whats-the-difference-176936/feed 4 176936 https://apalmanac.com/business/photo-licensing-101-the-basics-explained-176320 https://apalmanac.com/business/photo-licensing-101-the-basics-explained-176320#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176320 The topic of licensing as it relates to photography can be confusing, and rightfully so. It’s not the easiest subject to understand and very few people are thoroughly familiar with the topic. Unfortunately, because of this unfamiliarity – many individuals and businesses make assumptions and end up using or distributing photos that they’re really not supposed to.But]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/photo-licensing-101-the-basics-explained-176320/feed 7 176320 https://apalmanac.com/opinion/lights-on-or-off-the-dilemma-continues-175637 https://apalmanac.com/opinion/lights-on-or-off-the-dilemma-continues-175637#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175637 Hatfields VS McCoys. Jets VS Sharks. Scorpion VS Sub-Zero. Lights on VS Light off in your architectural photos. Will these differences ever be resolved?! In this video, I do a quick breakdown of how different lighting setups affect the editing process and the final image.]]> https://apalmanac.com/opinion/lights-on-or-off-the-dilemma-continues-175637/feed 11 175637 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/elegant-design-on-the-water-the-celebrity-edge-175435 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/elegant-design-on-the-water-the-celebrity-edge-175435#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175435 I absolutely love cruise vacations! For me, it’s the type of trip where I can mentally check out and worry about little to nothing at all. You have the ability to do as much or as little as you’d like, and on most cruise lines, the guests are treated like royalty.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/elegant-design-on-the-water-the-celebrity-edge-175435/feed 1 175435 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-price-real-estate-photography-174986 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-price-real-estate-photography-174986#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=174986 Ok, full disclosure…I got out of the real estate photography game a few years ago. But like myself, I would assume many architectural photographers used real estate as a launching pad for their professional careers. Via some other local photographers and “people watching” certain Facebook groups, I still keep my ear to the ground somewhat on this genre.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-price-real-estate-photography-174986/feed 13 174986 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/3-steps-for-bright-clean-white-walls-130421 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/3-steps-for-bright-clean-white-walls-130421#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:12:20 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=130421 Every now and then I receive a DM or YouTube comment asking about aspects of my personal editing process. The questions tend to be all over the place, but a common one I’ve received multiple times is “how do you get your white walls to look clean and bright?”.There]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/3-steps-for-bright-clean-white-walls-130421/feed 2 130421 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/5-basics-of-architecture-photography-17551 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/5-basics-of-architecture-photography-17551#respond Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=17551 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.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/5-basics-of-architecture-photography-17551/feed 0 17551 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-license-your-photography-my-interview-with-adam-taylor-17269 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-license-your-photography-my-interview-with-adam-taylor-17269#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=17269 If you’re a professional photographer, sooner or later you’ll come across the opportunity or be asked by a person/business (outside of one that initially hired you) for access to one or more of your photos for their marketing use. This is typically the first step in the process of licensing your work as a photographer.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-license-your-photography-my-interview-with-adam-taylor-17269/feed 5 17269 https://apalmanac.com/business/can-a-photographers-image-be-re-posted-on-social-media-17034 https://apalmanac.com/business/can-a-photographers-image-be-re-posted-on-social-media-17034#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:56:43 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=17034 One of the most common forms of Copyright Infringement we come across as photographers is our images being on certain social media accounts or pages without our permission. Oddly enough, when the issue is even politely brought to the attention of the infringing account, the photographer can sometimes receive indifferent or even rude pushback.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/can-a-photographers-image-be-re-posted-on-social-media-17034/feed 5 17034 https://apalmanac.com/gear/5-must-have-pieces-of-gear-for-architecture-photography-16991 https://apalmanac.com/gear/5-must-have-pieces-of-gear-for-architecture-photography-16991#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:47:03 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=16991 As architecture photographers, we love to talk “gear” don’t we? As a newbie, we may tend to think we need to purchase a massive amount of gear in order for our photos to even look presentable. When we meet other photographers, a default go-to conversation starter is “so what do you shoot with?”.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/5-must-have-pieces-of-gear-for-architecture-photography-16991/feed 1 16991