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A Documentary Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture in Los Angeles

A Documentary Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture in Los Angeles

by Veeral Patel
Architecturally, speaking Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) is a name that resonates with most people and perhaps it is due to his one of his many notable projects the iconic Guggenheim Museum in New York. He had started his architectural practice in the suburb of Oak Park in Chicago, specialising in the design of prairie styled homes. 
APALMANAC Reviews the Sunwayfoto GH-PRO II (Versus the Manfrotto 405 Geared Head)

APALMANAC Reviews the Sunwayfoto GH-PRO II (Versus the Manfrotto 405 Geared Head)

by Usman Dawood
One of the key bits of equipment an architectural photographer is pretty much required to have, is a good geared tripod head. I would say it’s pretty difficult to photograph architecture without having one of these.For many architectural photographers, including myself, our first geared tripod heads are probably one of the two options available from Manfrotto.
Still Lives: Making Photographs During a Global Pandemic

Still Lives: Making Photographs During a Global Pandemic

by Mike Kelley
When you’re obsessed with something, say, architectural photography, you can’t imagine a life without it, so you’re going to find a way to do it no matter what. Even in the midst of a pandemic, even if you have to use an awful camera, even if you just underwent back surgery.In
Documenting The Crossroad of Old and New Architecture with Tess Kelly

Documenting The Crossroad of Old and New Architecture with Tess Kelly

by Lexi Taciak
My newest architectural photography crush is on the lovely Tess Kelly. Tess photographs architecture, interiors, and still life all across the globe, but calls Melbourne home. Her work has a gorgeous style that is dripping with great coloration, contrast, and light.
Renowned Architect Bjarke Ingles’ Different Angles Interview

Renowned Architect Bjarke Ingles’ Different Angles Interview

by Veeral Patel
Back in 2016, I remember the opening scene to Marvel’s Dr Strange trailer which showed a snippet of the Manhattan skyline and as an architecture buff, I couldn’t help myself grin when I noticed Bjarke Ingles’ W57 project firmly asserting itself in the scene.
Good News From Central Europe: Business Is Beginning to Come Back

Good News From Central Europe: Business Is Beginning to Come Back

by György Palkó
I hope everyone has been able to stay healthy through these past few months and that you’re looking forward to working again. Over the last few weeks, as restrictions have been relaxed here in Hungary, it feels wonderful to be able to get out and shoot, even if precautions and distancing have kept things a little bit different than normal.I
Photography Business Insurance: Are You Gambling with Your Career?

Photography Business Insurance: Are You Gambling with Your Career?

by Brandon Vogts
Business Insurance: Part OneAs I write this, locales throughout the world are in varying degrees of “stay-at-home” orders to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of us are able to continue working, at least in a limited capacity, while others have found ourselves with time to catch up on housekeeping items like bookkeeping and copyright registrations.
ADFF:Online Is Back With Another Four Architectural Films in May

ADFF:Online Is Back With Another Four Architectural Films in May

by Veeral Patel
Last month, the Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) launched its first online program as a response to the COVID-19 breakout and due to the success of their April programme they have announced another four film in May. Each film is screened daily starting on 17th and running until the 20th with two broadcasts starting at 8pm ET and 8pm PT, and each film ticket costing US$0.99.
The MacBook Air: Possibly The Best Laptop For Location Shooting

The MacBook Air: Possibly The Best Laptop For Location Shooting

by Usman Dawood
Most architectural photographers prefer to shoot while tethered to a laptop or tablet device. The main reason for this is because the screens on the backs of almost all cameras tend to be pretty poor, and pretty small. This is true even for more expensive medium format cameras; although their screens are better, they’re still not that great.A
A Lesson In Intention: Photographing Architecture On Film With Simone Bossi

A Lesson In Intention: Photographing Architecture On Film With Simone Bossi

by Lexi Taciak
Bouncing between Paris, Milan, and Copenhagen, globally revered photographer Simone Bossi shoots film as an exercise in slowing things down.As photographers in a digital era, it is easy to overcomplicate things, firing off a myriad of brackets, adding lights, putting up nets and screwing on filters, luminosity masking with plug ins, and on and on.
Gear Advice for Those Just Starting out in Architectural Photography

Gear Advice for Those Just Starting out in Architectural Photography

by Usman Dawood
For those of you that are just starting out in architectural photography, or thinking about joining the industry, you may have a lot of questions. Hopefully, the majority of those questions are about learning how to shoot as opposed to what to shoot with; however, the gear you use does still matter.
Announcing the APAlmanac Store!

Announcing the APAlmanac Store!

by Mike Kelley
We are happy to announce that we are opening our store this week, which includes classic pieces from APA’s storied “history” – including our emotional support mugs and bingo mugs for those days when you just need a laugh before heading out to shoot, or tote bags to carry all of your accumulated props and snacks to and from the set!We’ve
Making ‘Naturally Refined’ Images With Victoria Based Photographer Mike Baker

Making ‘Naturally Refined’ Images With Victoria Based Photographer Mike Baker

by Lexi Taciak
Aussie photographer Mike Baker is known for his incredibly bold and lively product, advertising, and corporate photo work. He brings a dash of this punch and cleanliness to his architectural work, but does it in a more subdued way. His images of Courtyard House for Life Spaces group is a great example of his approach to architecture and interiors, so let’s check it out!I
Learning About Architectural Context and Narrative With Brickworks

Learning About Architectural Context and Narrative With Brickworks

by Veeral Patel
One of the things I love about good architecture is the design narrative of a project. The narrative allows one to appreciate how the architect uses the surroundings and history to inform their architectural intent. Over the last couple of years, one of the best ways to learn these are through architectural talks hosted in Melbourne.
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