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Learn From Architectural Photography Master Nick Merrick at SFW On Location

Learn From Architectural Photography Master Nick Merrick at SFW On Location

by Lexi Taciak
Nick Merrick is one of the most revered names in architectural photography, and it is easy to see why. With a long a storied career at Hedrich Blessing and his own firm Hall+Merrick+McCaughery, you can find Nick’s photography “in the collections of the Library of Congress, the Chicago History Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the George Eastman House as well as published in prestigious design journals and firm monographs.”Now
Why I Abandoned a Day Rate and Charge Hourly

Why I Abandoned a Day Rate and Charge Hourly

by Shawn Talbot
We all know that awful, sinking feeling at the end of a long day when the client says, “Oh hey, can we just grab one more quick shot?” When I had a day rate, those feelings of defeat, exhaustion, and frustration were real. Since I switched to billing hourly, those conversations go something more like this:Client: “Oh hey, can we just grab one more quick shot?”Me:
Photographing the Maison Des Étudiants De l’ÉTS Campus With Stéphane Brügger

Photographing the Maison Des Étudiants De l’ÉTS Campus With Stéphane Brügger

by Lexi Taciak
This week, our featured project takes us to Maison Des Étudiants De l’ÉTS by MSDL Architects. We’ll be taking a look at the work of architectural photographer Stéphane Brügger, who is based out of Montreal, Canada.What I really enjoy about Stéphane’s project is his well-timed use of lighting and his careful compositions that show the scale and playful, geometric design of MSDL’s ÉTS campus.
Four Awesome Ideas From Around the Architectural Photography Community

Four Awesome Ideas From Around the Architectural Photography Community

by Lexi Taciak
I love seeing the brilliant ideas photographers put into place on their websites, Instagrams, or mention in forums. I’ve noticed that the ones I’m particularly drawn to have less to do with how to make great photos, and more to do with how to run a great business.
Marnie Hawson on Photographing Sustainable Architecture at Brave New Eco’s Enduring House

Marnie Hawson on Photographing Sustainable Architecture at Brave New Eco’s Enduring House

by Lexi Taciak
I love everything about Marnie Hawson – her work, her goals, her inclusion of dogs in a shot whenever possible.Marnie is just the coolest. She is a one-woman certified B Corp photographing exclusively sustainable architecture. For those of her who are familiar with her frequently published, outrageously beautiful work, you are no stranger to what you’ll see in this edition of Project of the Week.
How to Turn Your Imposter Syndrome Into A Motivating Force for Good

How to Turn Your Imposter Syndrome Into A Motivating Force for Good

by Justin Szeremeta
As I sit here about to enter the fourth week of mandatory stay-at-home lockdown in Shanghai, I have had a lot of time to think about where I am in my career as a photographer and inevitably, scroll through social media to compare where my perceived competitors are as well.  
Meet Ukrainian Architectural Photography Retoucher Dmitry Provalov

Meet Ukrainian Architectural Photography Retoucher Dmitry Provalov

by Lexi Taciak
Today I’d like you to meet architectural photography retoucher Dmitry Provalov. Dmitry is based in Ukraine, and despite being in the midst of a war that threatens his livelihood, his safety, and his way of life, Dmitry works on. Not only does he have a wife and a daughter to support, but Dmitry employs other retouchers from around Kiyv, spreading the income and workload around.
Check out Mujib Ojeifo’s Beautiful Photographs of a Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria

Check out Mujib Ojeifo’s Beautiful Photographs of a Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria

by Lexi Taciak
Meet Mujib Ojeifo, an architectural photographer based out of Lagos, Nigeria. Mujib has his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s in Facilities Management. He started his photography career in 2017 as a wedding photographer. A longtime admirer of buildings, Mujib took photos of architecture on his phone as a hobby.
A Design Icon: The Cesca Chair

A Design Icon: The Cesca Chair

by Justin Szeremeta
Dubbed one of the most important chairs of the 20th century, the Cesca chair quickly became a design icon, showcased in museum collections and movie sets across the globe. Born out of the German art school, the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer conceived of the chair (then called the B-32) in the late 1920s. 
Five Movies That Every Architectural Photographer Should Watch

Five Movies That Every Architectural Photographer Should Watch

by Shawn Talbot
It is the escape scene at the end of Shawshank Redemption. Andy Dufresne stands in the rain, his arms outstretched, looking up into the night sky with the camera rising up above him as the music crescendos. Do you see it? It is cinematic moments like these that can become indelibly imprinted in our minds and both consciously and subconsciously influence and inspire our artistic choices and our communication of visual ideas.20 years ago I worked as a cinematographer in the film industry.
The 2021 Project of the Year Award Winners

The 2021 Project of the Year Award Winners

by Lexi Taciak
The wait is over! It’s finally time to reveal the finalists for the 2021 Project of the Year award. There were so many phenomenal entries for this category – and if you remember the two-part Project of the Year Award longlist – you know that the judges really had their work cut out for them to narrow down their choices.
The 2021 Photo of the Year Award Winners

The 2021 Photo of the Year Award Winners

by Lexi Taciak
The 2021 Photo of the Year Award was our simplest, but most impactful, submission category. All we required was a singular captivating and memorable image of the built environment. Our judges were looking for photographs that masterfully relayed a sense of place, beauty, and design prowess found in the architectural world.
The 2021 Early Career and Emerging Talent Award Winners

The 2021 Early Career and Emerging Talent Award Winners

by Lexi Taciak
Of all of the categories for the 2021 Architectural Photography Awards, the Early Career and Emerging Talent award was hands down the most popular. Not only were we blown away by the sheer quantity of new architectural and interiors photographs on the scene, but also by the high quality of the submissions.
Photographing Bespoke Cabinetry and Millwork With Tony Colangelo

Photographing Bespoke Cabinetry and Millwork With Tony Colangelo

by Lexi Taciak
Today we’re checking out an absolutely beautiful project by the wonderful photographer, Tony Colangelo!Tony was hired by his long-time client South Shore Cabinetry (SSC) to photograph a stunning cabinetry/millwork installation in their recent project.
Meet Architect-Turned-Photographer Rasmus Hjortshøj

Meet Architect-Turned-Photographer Rasmus Hjortshøj

by Kyrre Sundal
If you’ve seen photographs of Scandanavian architecture, you’ve seen the work of architect turned photographer Rasmus Hjortshøj. I met Rasmus early in his career when we collaborated on a master plan in Oslo, Norway. It all started with his pictures of the Maritime Museum by BIG, and now he is a doctor and a go-to photographer in Denmark and abroad.
Communicating a Desired “Look” With Your Clients

Communicating a Desired “Look” With Your Clients

by Shawn Talbot
My career began some 20 years ago as a staff photographer for an advertising agency. I was a part of countless brand discoveries where we started from scratch and developed a company’s brand strategy. The style of photography was selected to match the brand that had been devised based on market research, customer analytics, demographics, unique selling propositions and what would resonate on an emotional level to inspire a consumer to buy.
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