Blog – Page 12 – Architectural Photography Almanac

Learn Earth Oliver’s Frequency Separation 2.0 Through Adobe Max

by Lexi Taciak

Frequency separation is an outrageously powerful tool to have in your retouching skillset. Simply put, frequency separation (FS) is a technique used in Photoshop where you separate the colors and tones in an image from the texture and grain. Once separated, you are able to edit both “layers” independently from each other.While

Step Inside the Sunyata Hotel in Dali With Photographer Jonathan Leijonhufvud

by Lexi Taciak

I love photographer Jonathan Leijonhufvud’s website biography, and think it paints the perfect picture of our Project of the Week photographer:Jonathan Leijonhufvud photographs architecture, interiors and still life.Born in Sweden, raised in China, Jonathan works internationally with offices in Beijing and Hong Kong.When

Take the Guess Work Out of Cost Sharing With This Genius Pricing Calculator by Aaron Radford

by Lexi Taciak

Let’s talk about making money. The most common questions in the APALMANAC inbox are about pricing. Pricing architecture and interior photography can be nuanced and chock full of variables like usage, licensing, creative fees, post-production fees, assistant charges, and the like.One

All Of My Gear Was Stolen… It Can Happen To You Too.

by Patrick Biller

For the past few years I’ve been focusing my energy on establishing myself as an interior design and architecture photographer and with that came a lot of very expensive purchases. The type of equipment we need to develop ourselves in this industry is very specialized and is often accompanied by a hefty price tag.

Connor Daly Photographs A Collection of Village Hall Stages in His Phantasmagoria Project

by Lexi Taciak

Connor Daly is a photographer based in London who has a myriad of fine art projects in his quiver. Despite its seemingly minimal qualities, Connor’s work is dripping with color, mood, and light.One such photographic essay is his newest project Phantasmagoria which explores a swath of different village hall stages.

Could LinkedIn be a Powerful Social Networking Tool for Photographers?

by Brandon Marsh

LinkedIn is a robust B2B social media platform with an abundance of business networking features that can often cause confusion on how to get the most out of it. I like to look at it as an in-person networking event, where you selected everyone in the room to be there.

Why This Mouse Has Kept Me From Switching to a Tablet for Editing

by Ramon Portelli

It’s my favourite and most indispensable piece of gear.My Logitech MX Master mouse.Now granted, I probably spend a lot more time editing than out shooting than most but still, if I had to judge the most worthwhile investment by the amount of time I’ve used any piece of gear, this would be it by far.This

Steven Magner Photographs the Controversial Yet Beautiful 119 Telegraph Building

by Lexi Taciak

The three-building development at the base of the Coit Tower in Pioneer Park, San Francisco has a storied history of intense pushback and great controversy since the plans for its development started in 1997. In the mid 2010’s, the developer and Butler Arsmden Architecture were granted permission to begin development.

Which Sky Replacement Software Works Best?

by György Palkó

Sky replacement is a tool every architectural photographer needs to know. I personally use it very rarely, but there are times when this type of knowledge comes in handy.If you’ve ever seen Mike Kelley’s Where Art Meets Architecture series, then you know that he talks about sky replacements in-depth in the second part of WAMA 2.

Adam Taylor Teaches 11 Unconventional Aspects of Becoming a Better Photographer

by Lexi Taciak

You might know Oahu-based Architectural photographer Adam Taylor from his “License Your Photos” course, marketing email templates, or other educational bits. Adam shared his newest video with us – “11 Unconventional Tips to Becoming a Better Photographer,” and it is definitely worth checking out.I

Photographing The Library House in Kuala Lumpur with Yang Zhen Siang

by Lexi Taciak

Yang Zhen Siang is an architectural photographer in Penang, Malaysia working under the moniker ZHENSPACE. Today we’ll be taking a look at his photographs of The Library Home by ENDO KL.The Library Home is located in Kuala Lumpur and is named for its principal design inspiration, noting the importance the homeowners place on reading and their love of books.

Plan Your Next Shoot With The PhotoPills App

by Kyrre Sundal

There are many apps that show where the sun is at a given time. I have tested several of them, but it was only when I saw a video by Nigel Danson that I became aware of PhotoPills. In the video, he calls it “a swiss army knife of apps”.Briefly explained, PhotoPills is an app that shows you where the sun and moon are at a given time.

Talking Hospitality Photography With Jiri Lizler

by Shawn Talbot

Jiri Lizler is based in The Czech Republic and specializes in hospitality photography. We connected recently via email for this interview.Shawn: Jiri, thank you very much for answering these questions for the readers of APAlmanac. Normally I would want to sit down and have this conversation in-person or over Zoom but my Czech is velmi špatný so I think we are both better off doing it this way.

Justin Nicholas Photographs the World’s First Underwater Villa

by Lexi Taciak

Are you ready for an absolutely awesome Project of the Week? Today, we’re taking a look at the work of architectural photographer Justin Nicholas. Justin shoots for Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, IHG, and various other hospitality companies, together with an array of architects and designers.

Stewart Hicks Explains How Architecture Depends on Photography

by Lexi Taciak

A few weeks ago, my colleague Kyrre Sundal wrote a post sharing his favorite architecture-based youtube channels. One of those channels was that of Stewart Hicks. I wanted to hone in on one of Stewart’s videos that I particularly like – as it applies directly to photography and is pretty thought-provoking.

Dodging Pelicans and Gamblers, Miller + Miller Make Stunning Photographs of the New Iowa Illinois Memorial Bridge

by Lexi Taciak

Chicago’s husband and wife team Ryan and Sarah Miller of Miller + Miller Architectural Photography photograph infrastructure in such a compelling way that I could pour through it all day. In particular, Sarah and Ryan knock bridges out of the park.

Introducing the Business of Architecture Photography Series: APAlmanac’s New Video Courses

by Mike Kelley

If you’ve been a photographer for any stretch of time, you probably know that it’s easy enough to take a good picture. But how do you get paid to take those pictures in the first place? By far the most common questions that we receive here at the Almanac are business-related.

Check Out This Lightroom Tips and Tricks Compilation

by Dane Alonso

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

Miranda Kimberlin Gives Us a Lesson in Showing Context With Her Photos of Imbue Design’s Taviawk

Fujifilm Presents Two New Tilt-Shift Lenses

Learn Earth Oliver’s Frequency Separation 2.0 Through Adobe Max

Step Inside the Sunyata Hotel in Dali With Photographer Jonathan Leijonhufvud

All Of My Gear Was Stolen… It Can Happen To You Too.

Connor Daly Photographs A Collection of Village Hall Stages in His Phantasmagoria Project

Why This Mouse Has Kept Me From Switching to a Tablet for Editing

Steven Magner Photographs the Controversial Yet Beautiful 119 Telegraph Building

Which Sky Replacement Software Works Best?

Adam Taylor Teaches 11 Unconventional Aspects of Becoming a Better Photographer

Photographing The Library House in Kuala Lumpur with Yang Zhen Siang

Plan Your Next Shoot With The PhotoPills App

Talking Hospitality Photography With Jiri Lizler

Justin Nicholas Photographs the World’s First Underwater Villa

Stewart Hicks Explains How Architecture Depends on Photography

Dodging Pelicans and Gamblers, Miller + Miller Make Stunning Photographs of the New Iowa Illinois Memorial Bridge

Introducing the Business of Architecture Photography Series: APAlmanac’s New Video Courses

Check Out This Lightroom Tips and Tricks Compilation

Experience Japan with Mike Kelley + Simon Devitt

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