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Architecture that Endures: Capturing Shanghai’s Long Museum Six Years On

Architecture that Endures: Capturing Shanghai’s Long Museum Six Years On

by Justin Szeremeta
When it comes to public architecture, photographers are typically tasked with capturing a building prior to it becoming fully operational or occupied.  This makes sense in many ways.  Larger scale architecture can take years of effort to realize, and architecture firms rightfully want to start integrating photos of the building into their marketing efforts as quickly as possible. 
Do You Need An Architecture Degree To Photograph Architecture?

Do You Need An Architecture Degree To Photograph Architecture?

by Mike Kelley
P asks: Is it possible to be an architectural photographer without previously being an architect? My girlfriend is an architect and our first idea is to open a studio together. Do I have options in this world without having studied a degree in photography or architecture?
Stop Emailing Rate Sheets

Stop Emailing Rate Sheets

by Brandon Vogts
How many times have you received an inquiry from a potential client that, in the first message, includes something along the lines of, “What are your prices?” or, “Can you please send your rate sheet?” When this happens, do you typically reply with a PDF that outlines your entire pricing structure, or perhaps refer them to a page on your website?
Photographing Isreal’s Bold And Graphic Escher House With Shai Epstein

Photographing Isreal’s Bold And Graphic Escher House With Shai Epstein

by Lexi Taciak
Today we’re headed to Tel-Aviv with architectural and interiors photographer Shai Epstein! He has photographed the fun and funky Escher House for architect Adi Weinberg of Arbejazz Studio.Shai masterfully shows off the punchy color contrast and graphic nature of this home.
Personal Projects by Two Singaporean Photographers Explore the City-state’s Diverse Heritage and Collective Identity

Personal Projects by Two Singaporean Photographers Explore the City-state’s Diverse Heritage and Collective Identity

by Justin Szeremeta
As the pandemic brought on by COVID-19 rages on, traveling beyond our city limits (or perhaps even our living rooms) remains an unlikely reality, at least in the short term.  Given that many of us are stuck at home, with more free time on our hands than we’re used to, I wanted to share a couple of photographers’ personal projects dedicated to showcasing the role architecture can play in crafting our sense of ‘home.’    
Color Management in Architectural Photography

Color Management in Architectural Photography

by Brandon Vogts
Architectural photographers routinely work in environments with multiple competing (and sometimes unusual) light sources. We are then expected to produce final images that accurately and artistically depict the captured spaces. From there, we carefully export files that need to show well on a variety of electronic devices, as well as print destinations ranging from wide-gamut gicleé prints to magazines printed with an offset press. Our clients generally don’t understand much about what goes on behind the scenes during this complicated process—they just want everything to work.
How One of the Biggest Names in Photography and Visualization Deals With Attribution and Licensing

How One of the Biggest Names in Photography and Visualization Deals With Attribution and Licensing

by Mike Kelley
DBOX is an international creative communications agency that creates campaigns in the sectors of luxury residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural property. Specializing in both renders and photography, DBOX is at the top of the global architecture marketing game and were kind enough to sit down for a chat with APA to discuss their inner business workings, their frustrations, and their efforts to remedy an industry-wide scourge.Matthew
Pictures That Move: An In-depth Look At Making Films About Architecture

Pictures That Move: An In-depth Look At Making Films About Architecture

by Jim Stephenson
Architecture and the moving image, and of course photography and the moving image, have a long, intertwined history. By the turn of the 19th Century, the technology that the early photography pioneers were still experimenting with had progressed to the point at which they could record a series of stills in an incredibly short amount of time, and play them back to animate the sequence.
On Film-Making and Soundtracks for Architecture with Multi-Disciplinary Artist Nikolas Strugar

On Film-Making and Soundtracks for Architecture with Multi-Disciplinary Artist Nikolas Strugar

by Veeral Patel
I had come across Nikolas Strugar by way of Andy Macpherson talking about Nikolas on his BAAM podcast when discussing architectural filmmaking. Nikolas is based in Brisbane (Australia) and looking at his LinkedIn page, and I was intrigued by how varied his career was and the diversity of skills he has picked up along the way, especially how he manages to fuse his various skills on projects.
Art Sanchez is Back With A Mallorcan Mammoth

Art Sanchez is Back With A Mallorcan Mammoth

by Lexi Taciak
If this Project of the Week by Art Sanchez doesn’t make you want to take a Spanish holiday, I’m not sure what will. His photographs of Villa Marola by Osvaldo Luppi-Olarq in Mallorca, Spain have had me day dreaming all morning of sitting by the pool at this incredibly geometric, open air concept, contemporary build.I’m
Extenders in Architectural Photography: Are “Budget” Tilt-Shift Lenses Worth a Try?

Extenders in Architectural Photography: Are “Budget” Tilt-Shift Lenses Worth a Try?

by Dane Alonso
Tilt-shift lenses are great. However, getting two or three of them at the same time comes at a high price.This post summarizes my experience with Canon extenders and tilt-shift lenses, their performance (a 2x on a 24mm tilt-shift, you say?) and why using them has been crucial in developing my personal vision and deciding which lens to acquire next.So,
Shooting Naturally Lit Hotel Interiors With Dion Robeson

Shooting Naturally Lit Hotel Interiors With Dion Robeson

by Lexi Taciak
It’s been a while since some great images of a hospitality space have graced your screens on Project of the Week. Today, we have a gorgeous project by Perth’s own Dion Robeson.Over the course of three days, Dion photographed The Westin Brisbane designed by Woods Bagot, and styled by Anna Flanders.
Archiporn – Is Social Media Killing Architecture?

Archiporn – Is Social Media Killing Architecture?

by Veeral Patel
Representation of architecture in social media is becoming more and more prevalent, as there is a trend where an architect or interior designer will design a space that will be more Instagrammble in the pursuit of getting likes. In this episode of Archimarathon, hosts Kevin Hui and Andrew Maynard both discuss how projects are now represented solely through the hero image rather than through architectural drawings in social media. 
How to Watch Canon’s New Product Launch

How to Watch Canon’s New Product Launch

by Dane Alonso
Rumor season is over. On July 9th, Canon will be presenting their whole new lineup of products highlighting the RF mount system via live stream.The event — REIMAGINE — invites us to hear from Canon Ambassadors and experts on the biggest product launch yet.
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