Project of the Week
Where Auroras Meet Architecture – Charles Stemen Photographs an Installation in Bozeman During the Solar Storm
Over the past weekend, it’s likely that your social media feeds were aglow with aurora photos. If you weren’t lucky enough to get out and see it (here’s looking at me and the cloudy skies over my house) – or didn’t have any idea that the northern lights were even happening, Charles Stemen has a gorgeous set of aurora meets architecture photos for you to gaze on with wonderment!A
Ekansh Goel of Studio Recall Shares the Mesmerizing Forms of Hampi Art Labs in Jindal Township, India
The structure housing Hampi Art Labs is made up of the most wonderful curves and the juciest color. The orange building snakes between the green grass and Jindal Township’s bright blue sky. Ekansh Goel of Studio Recall masterfully made the photographs on this Project of the Week, and has kindly shared a bit about the shoot with us.
SmallRig and Potato Jet Have Presented a New and Unconventional Tripod
Although this intriguing new tripod was designed with video creators in mind, it may also interest architectural photographers! This SmallRig x Potato Jet collaboration dubbed the “Tribex Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod” stands out for its very fast and simple leg extension and leveling mechanism.
Untethered – Letting Loose and Breaking Technical Constraints at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Last November I attended the opening of the second edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, a new architecture event in the UAE that focuses on sustainable designs in the southern hemisphere — a really exciting opportunity to get to know the work of new upcoming architects working globally.
Go Villa Hopping With Photographer Olivier Dassance on a Private Island in Greece
We’re headed to sunny Vourvourou, Greece for today’s Project of the Week with architectural photographer Olivier Dassance. Olivier hails from Basque Country, working in France and abroad. Olivier’s tales from this shoot are so interesting – being stuck on a boat in the bay, racing an oncoming storm, and the complexities of working with onsite staff.Olivier
The APA Awards | Announcing the 2023 Photo of the Year Winners
There are really two components to architectural photography: the individual photo, and the complete set of photographs of a project as a whole. Both important – but it’s the single image that can be seen a million times, if not more, around the world.
The APA Awards | Announcing the 2023 Project of the Year Winners
Images of architecture do not exist in a vacuum, and while one photograph can take a project around the world and into the media spotlight, working architects and photographers know that a complete set of images documenting an entire project is key to accurately showing an architect’s work and vision.
The APA Awards | Announcing the 2023 New + Emerging Talent Winners
It is always with great excitement that we announce the winners of our emerging talent competition. Not only is it absolutely humbling to see how incredible the up-and-coming new wave of architectural photographers are, but I get to spend time with the winner each year in a one-on-one workshop in order to develop their business skills and photography practice.
Exploring the Industrialness of American Vernacular Architecture With Tom Harris
A departure from the typical “professionally designed architecture” we often see here on Project of the Week, today we’re exploring a few American gems with one of APA’s favorite photographers, Tom Harris.Deeply rooted in the culture of a place, vernacular architecture is often function over form, but that doesn’t mean it’s void of charm.
Brian Berkowitz Photographs a Lux VIP Salon for Pandora in NYC
New York-based luxury architectural photographer Brian Berkowitz is back on the blog with another silky and sultry-looking Project of the Week. Just like his World Spa photographs, Brian’s latest project for Pandora’s VIP Salon designed by Laura Ramirez sports a warm, zen, lux feel!“I’ve
“Everything Always Works Out” – Christopher Barrett Talks Flexibility and Quick Thinking on His Shoot at Western Michigan University
Today’s featured project takes us to Western Michigan University, where we’ll be checking out the work of Christopher Barrett. Christopher is a Chicago-based architectural photographer who sports over 25 years of experience!Throughout this project, you can expect to see emotive lighting, rich colors, and plenty of great details peppered in – from joggers to perfectly timed moonrises.While
Visit An Epic Bouldering Gym With Architectural Photographer Adam Reynolds
Adam Reynolds is a wonderful photojournalist-turned-architectural-photographer based out of Indianapolis. Adam’s background in documentary photography is evident in his photographs of the built environment. When viewing his work, we feel as if we are actually there, soaking the moment in.This
Over the Span of Two Years, Amanda Large of doublespace photography Documents Uno Prii’s Modernist Toronto Apartment Buildings
Uno Prii – an Estonian-Canadian architect – would have turned 100 this year. Known for his use of bold geometric forms, Prii designed many modernist apartment buildings across Toronto in the 1960s and ’70s.“This series features select images from ten of Uno Prii’s Toronto apartment buildings, just a small slice of his legacy,” explains Amanda Large of doublespace photography.
Infused With Light and Color, Vigo Jansons Masterfully Documents a Contemporary Office Designed by Gensler
Today’s featured project takes us to Edelman Modern Workspace by the famed firm Gensler. Showing us the way is London-based architectural photographer Vigo Jansons. Vigo has a bit to share about his shoot, kicking things off by sharing “It’s a 1900s warehouse in Westminster, London, transformed into a 21st-century dream workplace for the public relations company Edelman.
Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Mindset Hurdles for Artistic Freedom
I’m writing this because I believe there’s someone out there who needs these words just as much as I do—a reminder of the mindset needed to navigate the hurdles we face in our work. Many of us in creative industries grapple with the challenges of business, personal life, and seeking fulfillment.
“My Inner Voice Asked Me Why Not” – Architectural Photographer Karen Palmer Dissects Her Strictly Dictated Shoot for The Wall Street Journal
A few days ago, an intriguing message landed in my inbox. Long-time APA friend Garett Buell dropped me a line, sharing a project by his friend and fellow architecture and interiors photographer Karen Palmer.Last year, Karen photographed a project for the Wall Street Journal.
Benjamin Norton Shows Off the Architecture That Makes Up Chef Edward Lee’s Brilliant New Restaurant
Chef Edward Lee’s new restaurant Nami has been getting a full helping of attention. They recently popped up on Esquire’s Top 50 US restaurants list as well as getting some love in USA Today.The restaurant’s home is in a gorgeous space designed by Louisville’s local practice WORK Architecture and Design.
LA Based Architectural Photographer Stephen Paul Talks Reflections, Editing, and More on His Shoot for Maison Trouvaille
Today on Project of the Week, we’re checking out a beautiful and unique office space by photographer Stephen Paul. Stephen specializes in architectural photography and is based out of Los Angeles. His project is Maison Trouvaille’s Rhode Skin.