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Beautified China – Kris Provoost Celebrates the Architectural Ambition of a Nation

Beautified China – Kris Provoost Celebrates the Architectural Ambition of a Nation

by Justin Szeremeta
In his recently published book, Beautified China:  The Architectural Revolution, Belgian photographer Kris Provoost carefully curates dozens of the nation’s most spectacular architectural wonders.  Focused on showcasing iconic projects dating back to the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the book is a photo essay providing an abstracted, stylized glimpse into some of the China’s boldest, most dynamic buildings that collectively make up what Provoost dubs ‘the architectural revolution.’  
Justin Van Leeuwen’s Discerning Eye Brings Out The Subtleties in a Canadian Renovation

Justin Van Leeuwen’s Discerning Eye Brings Out The Subtleties in a Canadian Renovation

by Lexi Taciak
This week’s featured project is courtesy of Ottawa based architectural photographer Justin Van Leeuwen. His photographs of Ossington House document a custom home renovation by Sheshko Construction and Colizza Bruni. I was introduced to JVL’s work by Barry Mackenzie, and know that you guys are going to love the crisp colors and gorgeous light that Justin harnesses in this project!Kicking
Pascal Molenat of OTJ Architects Talks Architecture Design & Photography

Pascal Molenat of OTJ Architects Talks Architecture Design & Photography

by Veeral Patel
Back in 2016, I had this dream of wanting to photograph projects in the US and I had very little knowledge of how American architects commissioned photographers moreover what their style/requirements were. What I had observed was that there was a distinct difference in interior architecture between styles between New York and Australia which often dictated how projects were photographed.
Permission Required: An Update For Embedding Instagram Content

Permission Required: An Update For Embedding Instagram Content

by Dane Alonso
We are in the midst of a digitalization era where information is shared faster and in greater amounts than ever before. In order to guarantee the future of photographers, designers, and creators careers, proper copyright and credit on digital platforms must be a latent topic of discussion among the community.Big
Extraordinary Black Architects To Learn About

Extraordinary Black Architects To Learn About

by Lexi Taciak
From the stairs that Rocky Balboa ran in his training montage, to homes of Hollywood celebrities, to some of the most iconic public projects in the world, Black and African American architects have designed many of the architectural icons and integral buildings that we see and use every day.Household
Catalin Marin Shares His Process Photographing NYU’s Abu Dhabi Campus

Catalin Marin Shares His Process Photographing NYU’s Abu Dhabi Campus

by Lexi Taciak
This week’s featured project hails all the way from Abu Dhabi by Dubai based architectural photographer Catalin Marin. Catalin shares his work of the Abu Dhabi New York University campus and was kind enough to tell us a bit about the unique architecture as well as his approach to photographing the University.Catalin
How to Straighten Your Images in Photoshop and Lightroom

How to Straighten Your Images in Photoshop and Lightroom

by Usman Dawood
One of the cardinal rules for architectural photography is that vertical lines must remain vertical. It’s considered bad form in many instances to photograph a building and have it look like it’s falling backwards, or heavily distorted. Unfortunately, there may be times when it just isn’t possible to achieve this in camera and some post production is required.
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.
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