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Perfecting Imperfection – Meet Photographer and Architectural Retoucher Anton Ivanov

Perfecting Imperfection – Meet Photographer and Architectural Retoucher Anton Ivanov

by Lexi Taciak
The longer you look at Anton Ivanov’s work, the more things you’ll find to love. Full of life, restraint, mood, and character, each photograph is perfectly imperfect. The same can be said about Anton’s career. A short-lived stint in wedding photography because of his shyness actually allowed him to blossom as an architectural photographer.
16 Unconventional Pieces of Photography Gear

16 Unconventional Pieces of Photography Gear

by Matthew Anderson
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.
Glasgow Based Photographer Gillian Hayes Photographs a Home in the Heart of Cairngorms National Park

Glasgow Based Photographer Gillian Hayes Photographs a Home in the Heart of Cairngorms National Park

by Lexi Taciak
Every now and again you come across photographs of a project that completely stops you in your tracks. Gillian Hayes of Dapple Photography‘s photos of Lower Tullochgrue by Brown & Brown Architects was that project for me lately. As we drift into the holiday season, this feels like the perfect Project of the Week – frosty, snowy scenery, warm inviting interiors, and quiet moments crafted by Gillian make this series stand out to me.Gillian
Architectural Photography and NFTs – a Revised, Bold New World With Intention

Architectural Photography and NFTs – a Revised, Bold New World With Intention

by Ruksana Hussain
In the summer of 2022, a lot of buzz and hype was created around AI visual generator tools that would allow enthusiasts to create images simply by describing them with keywords. Artificial intelligence research firm OpenAI conducted a wide-scale beta test of DALL-E, a cutting-edge software that creates images from textual descriptions (APA writer Kyrre Sundal shows a great example of its functionality here).Before
The Mavic You Can Actually Afford: Introducing the New DJI Mavic 3 Classic

The Mavic You Can Actually Afford: Introducing the New DJI Mavic 3 Classic

by Justin Szeremeta
DJI released the Mavic 3 back in November of 2021.  This next iteration of their flagship drone brought with it a ton of upgrades users had been eagerly waiting for since its predecessor, the Mavic 2 had been released three years prior.   We wrote a series of articles about this much-anticipated release, including two fantastic deep dives by my fellow APA writer György Palkó that you can find here and here.
Adam Potts Takes Us To The Donum Estate’s Vertical Panorama Pavilion

Adam Potts Takes Us To The Donum Estate’s Vertical Panorama Pavilion

by Lexi Taciak
There is something about Adam Potts‘ work that is just plain brilliant. His compositions, his lighting, his processing work – it’s all spot on. Adam is based in Northern California, which means his portfolio is chock full of vineyards, vast golden skies, and sprawling landscapes.
A CRM Built by Photographers for Photographers

A CRM Built by Photographers for Photographers

by Brandon Marsh
Disclaimer: I loved Sprout Studio so much that I became an ambassador for the brand back in 2020. While I do receive a commission for new users signing up, this application has been a staple in my business since 2015. For anyone interested in trying out the program, please know your support is greatly appreciated and I am here to help if you have any questions.
Announcing The Second Annual APAlmanac Architectural Photography Competition

Announcing The Second Annual APAlmanac Architectural Photography Competition

by Mike Kelley
Back for a second year, we are so excited to launch our annual photography competition again! The first year was a resounding success and we have improved and tweaked for an even better experience for our entrants this time around. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the best photography competition on the internet for the second year in a row.Given
Can You Use a Canon 50mm Tilt-Shift Lens on a Nikon Mirrorless Camera?

Can You Use a Canon 50mm Tilt-Shift Lens on a Nikon Mirrorless Camera?

by György Palkó
Ever since I started my journey as an architectural photographer, I’ve had to face a big dilemma. I learned the basics of photography with Nikon cameras, so when I got to the point where I really needed to use tilt-shift lenses in my architectural photography work – I was left wanting.
Architectural Photography & The Law: Property Releases

Architectural Photography & The Law: Property Releases

by Leslie Burns
APALMANAC is proud to be partnered with California-based intellectual property attorney Leslie Burns. Leslie is back on the blog this month to answer another reader’s question about intellectual property and the law.Please remember that the answers here are not legal advice, but rather for educational purposes.
Check Out LUMA Hotel SF With Hospitality Photographer Dylan Patrick

Check Out LUMA Hotel SF With Hospitality Photographer Dylan Patrick

by Lexi Taciak
Today’s featured project by architectural photographer Dylan Patrick is a brilliant rendition of hospitality photography. As Dylan shows off the LUMA Hotel in San Francisco by architect Hornberger + Worstell, you’ll notice his striking compositions, each one easy to read and hero-esque in its own way.
Join Mike Kelley and Simon Devitt in Finland For a One-Of-a-Kind Workshop

Join Mike Kelley and Simon Devitt in Finland For a One-Of-a-Kind Workshop

by Mike Kelley
In August 2023, Mike Kelley and Simon Devitt will host an exclusive workshop deep in Finland’s Archipelago National Park at the world-renowned and self-built Project Archipelago. Designed and built by Aleksi Hautamaki, founder of Bond Creative, it is located in some of the world’s most pristine wilderness surrounded by the placid blue waters of the Baltic Sea.
Can You Use AI to Edit Your Photos? I Did!

Can You Use AI to Edit Your Photos? I Did!

by Kyrre Sundal
Unmesh Dinda, the host of Piximperfect over at YouTube has made a great video explaining how you can use Dall E 2 instead of content aware fill in Photoshop. I did a quick test to see if it really was as simple as he explained, and yes, it is!OpenAI’s Dall E 2 is now open to everyone.
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