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Rural Studio: Love Stories – A Documentary by Filmmaker Dave Anderson and Photographer Tim Hursley

Rural Studio: Love Stories – A Documentary by Filmmaker Dave Anderson and Photographer Tim Hursley

by Justin Szeremeta
With Independence Day in America having just passed, I was feeling nostalgic when considering what I wanted to share with our audience this month.  I decided to go back to my academic roots.  Being from the South, I recalled how nearby Auburn University’s Rural Studio, and in particular its visionary co-founder, Samuel ‘Sambo’ Mockbee, were so inspirational to me during my architecture studies way back when. 
Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS Unveiled

Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS Unveiled

by Ramon Portelli
Canon has just officially announced the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS. This new lens brings ultra-wide capabilities at 14mm and native compatibility with Canon’s popular R-series cameras. At $1,699 and 544 grams, it’s a cheaper, lighter and slightly wider alternative to Canon’s other RF wide angle zoom lens, the 15-35mm f/2.8L IS (priced at $2,299 and weighing 840 grams.)
Rafael Soldi on Showing The Relationship Between a Home and Its Inhabitants

Rafael Soldi on Showing The Relationship Between a Home and Its Inhabitants

by Lexi Taciak
This week’s featured project is a real beauty by Seattle-based architectural photographer Rafael Soldi. We’ll be checking out his dreamy photographs of Beach Drive by Revolve Development. Rafael has been kind enough to share so much about his process and this lovely shoot, and I’m excited to share his intel and work with you all.
Mission Impossible: The Perils of Inaccurate GPS Data

Mission Impossible: The Perils of Inaccurate GPS Data

by Rob van Esch
Have you ever thought about the accuracy of GPS data? I actually didn’t, until I was commissioned to take a photo of a particular place before any work was done, and a photo from the same exact vantage point after the place has been renovated. Would that even be possible?
How Much Are Architectural Photographers Charging and Earning? The First Results of the APA Census Are Here

How Much Are Architectural Photographers Charging and Earning? The First Results of the APA Census Are Here

by Mike Kelley
After leaving the APAlmanac Architectural Photography Census open for almost six months in 2020, we are here to report the results. An incredible 1,259 professional architectural photographers from all over the world completed and contributed to the survey, which has provided an amazing cross section of how and why we’re working, where we struggle, where we succeed, and so much more.
Alert! Massive Discounts at B&H

Alert! Massive Discounts at B&H

by Lexi Taciak
If you’re looking to add some odds and ends to your gear kit, now is the time! B&H just announced a three day sale with huge price cuts on hundreds and hundreds of items. I popped over to their site to scope out the deals, and while there aren’t really any big-ticket items like camera bodies or Arca Swiss cubes (we can dream, right?),
Working With a Retoucher – An Overview

Working With a Retoucher – An Overview

by Ramon Portelli
Lurking in the shadows of the photography world, retouchers are the hidden muscle behind so much imagery produced nowadays. Hiring a retoucher is ultimately a personal choice. It’s an approach that many photographers take, but just like outsourcing any part of your business, there are pros and cons.
Photographing A Former Post-Office- Turned-Sushi-Spot With Interiors Photographer Felix Speller

Photographing A Former Post-Office- Turned-Sushi-Spot With Interiors Photographer Felix Speller

by Lexi Taciak
In an unassuming late-modernist building in Saint John’s Wood near the legendary Abbey Road crossing, sits Maido Sushi. Once an old post office, this architectural gem was given quite the facelift by Child Studio. Careful to preserve the original modernist charm, but introduce “a subtle blend of European and Japanese design influences” to the interior, Child Studio crafted a perfectly balanced space.Who
Eames: The Architect and the Painter

Eames: The Architect and the Painter

by Justin Szeremeta
Icons of the modernist movement, Charles and Ray Eames, taught us to see the world differently.  “Eventually, everything connects – people, ideas, objects…the quality of the connections is the key to quality” Charles Eames famously stated.  Over their remarkable career, the Eames cultivated a design process where ‘learning by doing’ was their mantra and who vowed to never to delegate understanding. 
Architectural Photographer Garey Gomez Makes A Parking Deck Look Magical

Architectural Photographer Garey Gomez Makes A Parking Deck Look Magical

by Lexi Taciak
Today’s top-notch POTW is a parking garage. Yep…a parking garage. This story is full of drama, with stray bullets delaying the shoot date and Garey and his assistant hauling gear all over the streets of Atlanta!That’s right, today we are checking out the gorgeous work of Georiga-based architectural photographer Garey Gomez.
PiXimperfect’s Take on Luminosity Masking With Lumenzia

PiXimperfect’s Take on Luminosity Masking With Lumenzia

by Dane Alonso
When it comes to Photoshop tutorials and luminosity masking software I have two clear favorites: Unmesh Dinda and Lumenzia. It was a no-brainer to share this PiXimperfect video featuring an extensive review of Lumenzia.Unmesh’s teachings are extensive and clear.
Shanghai Undressed – Exposing the Mega-City’s Skyscrapers in Their Natural Habitat

Shanghai Undressed – Exposing the Mega-City’s Skyscrapers in Their Natural Habitat

by Justin Szeremeta
Shanghai is known for its glitz and glamor – a showpiece city exemplifying China’s thriving economy and emergence as a global superpower.  Its iconic skyline defines the city internationally and, compared to some of its ancient counterparts, many of which have rich histories dating back thousands of years, Shanghai is a Chinese city that is sometimes thought of as having little history at all. 
Attend The 17th Annual Venice Biennale This Summer

Attend The 17th Annual Venice Biennale This Summer

by Lexi Taciak
It’s time for the 17th annual Venice Biennale! May 22nd through November 21st 2021, the Biennale Architettura explores the theme “How Will We Live Together?” can be attended in Venice, Giardini, and Arsenale. The Biennale features international architecture and is curated by Lebanese architect Hashim Sarkisand.“We
CamRanger 2: A Non-Tethered Shooter’s Review

CamRanger 2: A Non-Tethered Shooter’s Review

by Dane Alonso
What are the key factors that drive architectural photographers to shoot tethered? I have been shooting untethered for the last 3 years and the question has popped up more than once in my mind. Recently there was an opportunity here at APAlmanac to do a review of the CamRanger 2 (Thanks Dave!)
Photographing Desert Modern Architecture With Roehner + Ryan

Photographing Desert Modern Architecture With Roehner + Ryan

by Lexi Taciak
We’re back with the Arizona-based super duo Roehner + Ryan for this week’s featured project! Today we are taking a look at their ultra clean, ultra sexy, ultra gorgeous photographs of NVK Design’s Osborn Residence.Jason Roehner shares that Osborn Residence came about when “the owner bought an older ranch style home to tear down.
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