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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.
See The Power Structures Exhibition In Person This June

See The Power Structures Exhibition In Person This June

by Lexi Taciak
Power Structures is a new photographic exhibition co-curated by architectural photographer Luke O’Donovan and architect/urban planner and photographer Francisco Ibáñez Hantke. The exhibition focuses on how socioeconomic and political structures shape the built environment and the far-reaching footprint of urban expansion.
Tom Blachford Takes Us Back To The Future of Japan In “Nihon Noir”

Tom Blachford Takes Us Back To The Future of Japan In “Nihon Noir”

by Lexi Taciak
Welcome back to another rad Project of the Week by Australian architectural photographer Tom Blachford! If, like me, you also drooled over the series Midnight Modern where he photographed Palm Spring’s finest by the light of the full moon, you can expect more nighttime shenanigans from Tom’s second personal project Nihon Noir.“Nihon
An Intro To My Workflow With The Amazingly Powerful Luminosity Masks

An Intro To My Workflow With The Amazingly Powerful Luminosity Masks

by Rob van Esch
I really don’t know how I could do my post-processing job without luminosity masking. When I mentioned this in my article The Architectural Photographer’s Digital Toolbox, many asked me to show my workflow with luminosity masking. While it is impossible to sum up in one single article, because I really use this tool for everything, I can make a start and give you a look into my process!What
Garett Buell Walks Us Through Photographing a Tiny Home on an Amish Apple Farm

Garett Buell Walks Us Through Photographing a Tiny Home on an Amish Apple Farm

by Lexi Taciak
I love the expansive scope of what architecture photography can be. Garett Buell of StudioBuell‘s work is a prime example. Some days he’s in Nashville shooting “Gilly Huts,” other’s he photographing penthouses downtown, but today Garett is taking us on a fun departure from sprawling mod mansions and skyscrapers to a snowy Amish apple orchard in Pennsylvania.
Where, Who, Wow: Lessons Learned in 7 Years of Marketing and Growing My Client Base

Where, Who, Wow: Lessons Learned in 7 Years of Marketing and Growing My Client Base

by Rob van Esch
Every market is different. Architectural photographers in the USA will operate differently than those in Asia, and again differently than those based in Europe. That being said, there will also be many similarities. That is why it might be useful for you if I share my experiences in recruiting clients, from my first year in business up until now (my 7th year).
The Results Are In On Architizer’s 2021 One Photo Challenge

The Results Are In On Architizer’s 2021 One Photo Challenge

by Lexi Taciak
Each year Architizer holds the widely known A+ awards, celebrating the greatest architectural achievements of the year. They also hold the “One Photo Challenge” which asks participants “can you capture a single photograph that tells a compelling story about architecture and its inhabitants?”
Photographing Contemporary Mexican Architecture with Ariadna Polo

Photographing Contemporary Mexican Architecture with Ariadna Polo

by Lexi Taciak
Buckle up! Today’s Project of the Week takes us to Querétaro with architectural photographer Ariadna Polo. We’ll be taking a look at some dreamy photographs of a contemporary piece of Mexican architecture — MM House by architect Matthew Schmidt. Ariadna kicks things off by sharing with us “It was a great session, MM House is located in a small 9 house complex that was designed by the same architect, Mathew Schmidt.
Introducing The APAlmanac Architecture Photography Contract Template

Introducing The APAlmanac Architecture Photography Contract Template

by Mike Kelley
I am so proud to introduce The APAlmanac Contract Template. In over a decade of photographing architecture, I have talked to thousands of working photographers, whether it’s for a lunch, on an online forum, here on Apalmanac, or at workshops or conferences.
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