Blog – Page 25 – Architectural Photography Almanac

Mike Kelley and Tom Harris Discuss The Business and Art of Architectural Photography

by Mike Kelley

Tom Harris is an incredibly talented and charmingly down-to-earth friend of mine who has worked for some of the most esteemed architectural firms in the United States documenting architecture across the country. He was kind enough to sit down with me for an hour and chat about his background and his process.

Tom Kundig On The Parallels Between Mountain Climbing and Architecture

by Veeral Patel

Tom Kundig is one of the founders of Seattle-based architectural firm Olson Kungdig. This podcast by Time Sensitive explores one of Tom’s greatest passions, mountain climbing, and how pursuit of the sport helped him become an internationally successful architect.

From Her First Commission To Personal Project, Kim Smith Speaks on the Journey of Photographing “House In The Woods”

by Lexi Taciak

With the blanket of snow, color palette, and the soft warm glow emanating out of Architectural Resources’s House In The Woods, I had originally thought that my new friend Kim Smith’s photographs would make a particularly cozy and holiday-ish Project of the Week.

Getting Published – A Conversation Between Taran Wilkhu and Nick Compton (Wallpaper*)

by Veeral Patel

A few months ago I had interviewed Taran Wilkhu, an architectural photographer from London. In late November, he was part of a discussion with Nick Compton, the Senior Editor at Wallpaper* Magazine. The talk was hosted by Design District London.Whether you are a photographer, architect, or interior designer, we all have this innate desire to see our works in print.

Geared Head Review: Arca Swiss Core 75

by Dane Alonso

Finally! A review of the latest Arca Swiss geared head — the Core 75 — a.k.a the mini-cube, or the cylinder. The Core 75 is a strong contender to join the ranks of the ultimate geared head among the D4 and the C1 Cube.Even with the amount of marketing around the Core 75, it is still difficult to find accurate information or a review delving into its features and functionality.

Felix Gerlach Photographs A Sculptural Swedish Rail Station Entrance for Tengbom

by Lexi Taciak

This week’s featured project comes to us from Sweden and showcases a lovely piece of civic architecture designed by the architects at Tengbom. This small scale project in Helsingborg — the Southern Entrance of the Helsingborg Central rail station (Knutpunkten) — is a prime example of how aesthetic minimalism can still pack big functionality in architecture.

Capture One 21: Big Update?

by Dane Alonso

When it comes to RAW photo editing software there are two major players: Lightroom and Capture One. I am always open to learning new software and I have tried to transport my whole editing process from Lr to C1 a couple of times before. C1s latest upgrade had a lot of marketing around it, so I decided to check the new features.

Filmmaker Hao Chen Brings Us the Sights and Sounds of the Breathtaking Alila Yangshuo

by Justin Szeremeta

What do you get when you bring together a hotel brand known for producing design excellence to traditionally less-traveled locales, a gorgeous, geographically-unique location, and an architecture firm known for designing some of the most extraordinary cultural buildings in the world’s most populous country?

Ukrainian Photographer Andriy Bezuglov Photographs Kyiv’s Spicy NoSpicy

by Lexi Taciak

From my time spent pouring over various architecture and architecture photography throughout the world (wide web), I’ve noticed that Ukraine has some of the most interesting, rich with mood, and just downright cool projects, especially in the restaurant sector.

The Story of an Image – SOM’s Sinar Mas Plaza in Shanghai

by Justin Szeremeta

As I continue to mature as a photographer, I am finding that I learn most from fellow peers who share a more in-depth analysis about a single image – taking us through their thought process in how they constructed the image and why they chose a certain composition or a particular way to light the scene.

“Patient, Observant, and Ever Ready,” Bien Alvarez Photographs The Viewpoint House In The Philippines

by Lexi Taciak

Today’s featured project takes us to Quezon City, Philippines where we’ll be checking out a home named Viewpoint House, designed by Jim Caumeron Design. This contemporary beauty was documented by Manila, Philippines based architectural photographer Bien Alvarez.

The Unsent Postcard Project Gives Over-Instagrammed Architecture The Cold Shoulder

by Lexi Taciak

Close your eyes and think far back. Back before Covid ruined your travel plans. Now go even further back, before Instagram let you geotag your location — heck, even before Instagram itself. Think back to a time when phone cameras were terrible and you had to ration your texts and emails.

Tim’s Vermeer: A Documentary on how to Paint as Accurate as a Camera

by Dane Alonso

Previously I shared a video about six artists to study for architectural photography. Johannes Vermeer, the 17th-century Dutch master, was at the top of that list. More recently I watched “Tim’s Vermeer”, a documentary about one peculiar academic of Vermeer’s work.The

Photographer Sam Hartnett Brings Mood And Drama To A Project In Waiheke Island

by Lexi Taciak

This week’s featured project is a beauty out of New Zealand by photographer Sam Hartnett. Sam specializes in architecture photography and art documentation, and you’ll notice quickly that he crafts gorgeously composed images that have dramatic and directional light.

Backup Basics for Photographers

by Brandon Vogts

Remember that time on Sex and the City when Carrie went to boot up her laptop and got Sad Mac? If you’ve never blown on a Nintendo cartridge or used a pencil to wind a tape cassette, you’re probably too young to remember Sad Mac (actually, you might also be too young to remember Sex and the City, in which case, thanks for making me feel ancient).

Behind the Monitor: Three Apps That Improve My Architectural Photography Workflow

by Dane Alonso

Let’s be honest. Many of us spend more computer time than we would like to admit. Having an efficient workflow in the office allows us to free up more time for sessions — plus your eyes and back will thank you for it! In this post, I share three apps that are essential in my in-office workflow.Be

Tom Harris Uses Gorgeous Light to Chisel Out the Shapely Visual Arts Center at University of Iowa

by Lexi Taciak

We’re back with “Project of the Week” veteran Tom Harris! Today we’re checking out Tom’s gorgeous photographs of The University of Iowa’s Visual Arts Center designed by Steven Holl Architects.This project is a perfect example of how the time of day and lighting conditions affect both the mood of your photograph and the appearance of the architecture itself.

ADFF:Online Final Session For 2020

by Veeral Patel

The Architecture & Design Film Festival has taken its screening online this year due to covid. Starting November 19th, the ADFF will be presenting their final session of the year. The final session will feature 15 full-length films that come from 13 countries across both hemispheres, including a couple of short films by Jim Stephenson whom I had interviewed earlier in the year.The

Get A Grip With Dennis Radermacher’s 3D Printed Canon TS-E Knobby

Andy Macpherson Walks Us Through Photographing The Magnificent Prospect Terrace In Brisbane

Mike Kelley and Tom Harris Discuss The Business and Art of Architectural Photography

Tom Kundig On The Parallels Between Mountain Climbing and Architecture

From Her First Commission To Personal Project, Kim Smith Speaks on the Journey of Photographing “House In The Woods”

Getting Published – A Conversation Between Taran Wilkhu and Nick Compton (Wallpaper*)

Geared Head Review: Arca Swiss Core 75

Felix Gerlach Photographs A Sculptural Swedish Rail Station Entrance for Tengbom

Capture One 21: Big Update?

Filmmaker Hao Chen Brings Us the Sights and Sounds of the Breathtaking Alila Yangshuo

Ukrainian Photographer Andriy Bezuglov Photographs Kyiv’s Spicy NoSpicy

The Story of an Image – SOM’s Sinar Mas Plaza in Shanghai

“Patient, Observant, and Ever Ready,” Bien Alvarez Photographs The Viewpoint House In The Philippines

The Unsent Postcard Project Gives Over-Instagrammed Architecture The Cold Shoulder

Tim’s Vermeer: A Documentary on how to Paint as Accurate as a Camera

Photographer Sam Hartnett Brings Mood And Drama To A Project In Waiheke Island

Backup Basics for Photographers

Behind the Monitor: Three Apps That Improve My Architectural Photography Workflow

Tom Harris Uses Gorgeous Light to Chisel Out the Shapely Visual Arts Center at University of Iowa

ADFF:Online Final Session For 2020

Experience Japan with Mike Kelley + Simon Devitt

Nick Merrick, Ryan Gobuty + Tom Harris in Santa Barbara County

The Licensing Guide

The Contract Template