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Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane; Exploring Ikea’s 70 Years of Catalogues

Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane; Exploring Ikea’s 70 Years of Catalogues

by Veeral Patel
Ikea founded in 1943 by 17-year old, Ingvar Kamprad, as a mail-order company selling office supplies in its infancy. Fast forward to today, it has become a global brand and spread across the world with 294 stores (owned by Ikea) in 40 countries. Over time, they have evolved to be known as the king of flat-pack furniture.
Start Charging These Fees Today

Start Charging These Fees Today

by Brandon Vogts
Most of us love being photographers, but let’s face it: we don’t do this for fun. Don’t get me wrong—I’m grateful to have the opportunity to express myself creatively and earn a living doing something I enjoy. But that second part, the “earn a living” part, comes at the expense of my own sanity if the compensation for the work is not equitable.
Photographing A Natural Dutch Beauty With Peter Tijhuis

Photographing A Natural Dutch Beauty With Peter Tijhuis

by Lexi Taciak
Today we’re taking a little trip to the Netherlands with the ever so wonderful Amsterdam based photographer Peter Tijhuis. Peter will be walking us through his shoot of The Hietland designed by La-Di-Da Architects who are based out of The Hague Area of the Netherlands.
AI-Powered Sky Replacement Tool Coming to Adobe Photoshop

AI-Powered Sky Replacement Tool Coming to Adobe Photoshop

by Brandon Vogts
Sky replacements have long been standard practice in architectural photography. However, the existing tools to do so remain, in my opinion, somewhat haphazard. Some skies are an easy slam-dunk, capable of being replaced in a few clicks using something as simple as the Tragic Wand or Quick Selection tool.
Six Artists to Study for Architectural Photography

Six Artists to Study for Architectural Photography

by Dane Alonso
Knowing how to accurately represent space as seen by the human eye into a bidimensional media is relatively new. Early art depictions tend to focus on the spiritual and not on a literal representation of the world. Size and proportion of the subjects responded to hierarchy levels.
Architecture and Chill: The Built Space in Films

Architecture and Chill: The Built Space in Films

by Dane Alonso
I must confess that I have never pressed the record button on my camera. Lately, the growing number of video platforms and the demand for architectural video has made me think twice about dabbling in video. Watching or re-watching films paying special attention to the role of architecture is a powerful tool and source of inspiration available to anyone interested in both architectural photography and video.In
Tall Towers and Tilt-Shifts – Which Lens Should You Use?

Tall Towers and Tilt-Shifts – Which Lens Should You Use?

by Justin Szeremeta
Do I need a tilt-shift lens to photograph tall buildings?  It’s a question I get a lot.  The quick answer is pretty straightforward.  Do you want to do it professionally?  If so, yes, you need one (actually you need two).  Do you want to do it as a hobby? 
Shooting A Sustainable Shanghai Kitchen With Peter Dixie

Shooting A Sustainable Shanghai Kitchen With Peter Dixie

by Lexi Taciak
Peter Dixie is a wonderful architectural and landscape photographer who calls Shanghai home, and operates under the name LOTAN Studio. This week we are exploring his photographs of The Zentral Kitchen by Lukstudio.The Zentral Kitchen is the first location for Shikaku — which strives to lessen the environmental impact of dining and food delivery.
No More Tall Buildings: China Declares an End to the Skyscraper Era

No More Tall Buildings: China Declares an End to the Skyscraper Era

by Justin Szeremeta
I am absolutely infatuated with tall buildings.  Mike Kelley has his airplanes, I’ve got my skyscrapers.  Or so I thought.  For more than two decades, China (where I am based) has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of constructed high-rise buildings, but alas we may be seeing the end of an era for skyscrapers in the Middle Kingdom. 
Francis Dreis Photographs A Restored Mid-Century Beauty in Encino

Francis Dreis Photographs A Restored Mid-Century Beauty in Encino

by Lexi Taciak
Francis Dreis is my newest architectural photography crush, and it’ll be easy for you to see why after checking out this stellar set of images he crafted for Woods + Dangaran Architecture of their Clear Oak Drive project. Here you’ll find rich warm tones, dynamic light, and a strong inclusion of human element.
The Best Budget Set-Up For Beginner Architectural Photographers

The Best Budget Set-Up For Beginner Architectural Photographers

by Usman Dawood
Architectural photography is one of those genres that tends to have quite a high entry cost. Although there are inexpensive gear options available, wide-angle and tilt-shift lenses generally come with a hefty price tag. For someone just starting out, a $1,900 lens might be a little out of reach.
Estudio Palma Shows Off The Longlisted “Su Vertical Nos Retiene” in Santiago

Estudio Palma Shows Off The Longlisted “Su Vertical Nos Retiene” in Santiago

by Lexi Taciak
Today we’re checking out one of Dezeen’s 2020 longlist pieces, Su Vertical Nos Retiene.Su Vertical Nos Retiene is a sculptural artwork in Santiago, Chile, designed by Fernando Prats and architecture studios Elton_Léniz and Cruz Mandiola. This urban art is longlisted for architectural lighting design in Dezeen’s 2020 awards thanks to the beautiful work of Limari Lighting Design.Aside
After Multiple Career Resets, Taran Wilkhu Found His True Calling

After Multiple Career Resets, Taran Wilkhu Found His True Calling

by Veeral Patel
Taran Wilkhu is a London based Interiors and Architectural photographer whom I had come across during the Zoomed In Festival. He has to be one of the most interesting photographers I have come across because his professional career has taken many different trajectories before finding his true calling.
What Should an Architectural Photography Contract Look Like?

What Should an Architectural Photography Contract Look Like?

by Brandon Vogts
A question that we receive at APA regularly goes something like this: I shoot predominantly real estate with a basic contract and would love to hear more about how established architecture and interior photographers went about creating and modifying their contracts.
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