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A Stately American Home With a Dark Surprise Photographed by Brian Wetzel

A Stately American Home With a Dark Surprise Photographed by Brian Wetzel

by Lexi Taciak
For this week’s featured project, we’re going to take a look at a big ‘ole classic American home in Pennsylvania, because it holds quite a colorful surprise! Architectural and interiors photographer Brian Wetzel has been kind enough to share heaps about this very cool project.
Dear Appy: Should We Trade Images for Access?

Dear Appy: Should We Trade Images for Access?

by György Palkó
An APA reader asks: I was hired by a development company to photograph a handful of specific angles of a project that is completed. The images were delivered to the original developer client, and they are happy with them. I’ve already been paid for the job and figured it had been put to rest with everyone involved being happy.
Announcing The First APAlmanac Photography Awards

Announcing The First APAlmanac Photography Awards

by Mike Kelley
As the internet’s hub for architectural photography discussion and news, we felt it was only right for APAlmanac to host its own architectural photography showcase contest. Given the unique criteria by which architectural photography must be created, it must be judged with a critical eye.
Fujifilm Announces the GFX 50S II and an Upcoming Tilt Shift Lens

Fujifilm Announces the GFX 50S II and an Upcoming Tilt Shift Lens

by Ramon Portelli
Fujifilm has just announced a huge list of new cameras and lenses for their GFX medium format and the more popular X series.Undoubtedly the most exciting and relevant bit of news for architecture photographers is the announcement of the GFX 50S II.
Noteworthy B&H Deals This Week

Noteworthy B&H Deals This Week

by Lexi Taciak
Alright everybody, we’re heading into the sale season time of year! This week at B&H, you can get your hands on some camera bodies and MacBooks for a great price.First up on the docket is for all the Sony lovers out there. If you’re looking to grab an extra camera for your bag, the Alpha a7 III is $300 off this week until 9/5/2021, bringing the price down to $1,698.00Team Nikon, the Z 7 is also $300 off, which means you can score the full-frame 45.7MP mirrorless workhorse for $2,496.95.
Dear Appy: Including Wall Art in Photos

Dear Appy: Including Wall Art in Photos

by Brandon Vogts
Marty C. asks: “If I am photographing a building or a house with artwork on the walls and a magazine wants to publish the images, are there copyright concerns regarding the artwork on the walls?”Excellent question, Marty. In short, there are certain considerations you should take into account when incorporating other creative works into your photographs.
Gehry’s New Luma Arles as Photographed by Sharon Tzarfati

Gehry’s New Luma Arles as Photographed by Sharon Tzarfati

by Lexi Taciak
Frank Gehry’s Luma Arles is a striking building. Situated in the heart of the Parc des Ateliers, the new 56 meter tall stainless steel clad tower emerging out of a glass drum is a nod to Van Gogh. The mixed use space holds everything from an exhibition hall to private offices, a library, and even an event venue.
How Well Do Canon TS-E Lenses Perform on a Fujifilm GFX 100s Body?

How Well Do Canon TS-E Lenses Perform on a Fujifilm GFX 100s Body?

by Kyrre Sundal
Unless you live under a rock, you probably have heard about the beyond full-frame Fujifilm GFX 100s. Before making the hefty purchase, you might be wondering how your TS-E lenses would perform on the GFX. I’ll be giving you a good look into how the 100s and TS-E combo works together.
Anjie Blair Photographs a Serene Cellar Door in Tasmania

Anjie Blair Photographs a Serene Cellar Door in Tasmania

by Lexi Taciak
Today’s featured project takes us to a lovely cellar door in Tasmania by Cumulus Studio. The amazing Anjie Blair was kind enough to share her photographs and a bit about her process on this shoot, so let’s jump right on in with her favorite shot of the day!”“When
How to License Your Photography – My Interview with Adam Taylor

How to License Your Photography – My Interview with Adam Taylor

by Matthew Anderson
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.
Should I Charge a Licensing Renewal Fee?

Should I Charge a Licensing Renewal Fee?

by Mike Kelley
LG Asks: I am an architectural photographer just starting out my business. I have downloaded the APA contract template as well as read articles about licensing. I had a question in regards to renewing a license. For example, when I photograph for a client and all goes well and licenses photos to the client for 5 years.
Editing a Photo in Under 2 Minutes using Capture One’s Magic Brush

Editing a Photo in Under 2 Minutes using Capture One’s Magic Brush

by Dane Alonso
One of the most overlooked features of RAW processing software is the ability to create masks based on color values. Lightroom has recently introduced Range Masks, a feature that I constantly use on my edits. As a response, Capture One has come up with a new feature in the latest software update: the Magic Brush.
Gear Overload: A Glimpse Inside Shanghai’s Legendary Photography Market

Gear Overload: A Glimpse Inside Shanghai’s Legendary Photography Market

by Justin Szeremeta
One of the many reasons I have enjoyed being an ex-pat in Asia is the abundance of markets you can find throughout the region.  Whether it’s the textile markets in India, or the fish markets of Japan, or the floating markets found in Southeast Asia, they make commerce fun, and visiting one is a great way to get a glimpse of the local culture, its people, and the items they cherish.Here
The Inextricable Bond Between the Olympics and its Architecture

The Inextricable Bond Between the Olympics and its Architecture

by Justin Szeremeta
It’s (finally) Olympics time again, and you know what that means – it’s time to talk Olympics venue architecture – a topic fraught with divergent opinions on whether or not it makes sense to hold the games (and thus house said games) in a different city every couple of years. 
The Penguin Parade: Three Cameras, Two Days, and One Gorgeous Project by Peter Marko

The Penguin Parade: Three Cameras, Two Days, and One Gorgeous Project by Peter Marko

by Lexi Taciak
Peter Marko’s latest project is simply amazing. The shoot spanned two days on location but took months in the making because of permitting, weather, and of course, Covid related lockdowns. Armed with three cameras, a slider, a gimbal, a drone, zero assistants, and no brief from the client, Peter crafted this beautiful film of TERROIR’S Penguin Parade Visitor Center.He
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