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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.
How To Remove Yourself From a Mirror In a Photograph With an “Invisible” Camera

How To Remove Yourself From a Mirror In a Photograph With an “Invisible” Camera

by Usman Dawood
Many of us architectural photographers are no strangers to a good tilt-shift lens. We probably even have a favorite that we use regularly for most of our shoots. My personal favorite is the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5 II. Although I don’t shoot with it as much as I do the 45mm, I still prefer the 24mm over the other tilt-shift lenses.
Should Magazines Pay To License Images That Were Already Commissioned?

Should Magazines Pay To License Images That Were Already Commissioned?

by Mike Kelley
Q: I'm an architecture and Interiors specialist in Detroit, I basically give my clients a non-exclusive perpetual unlimited usage license, and include contest entry, but this wouldn't include editorial feature usage. How frequently are large publications going to...
Three Things I Hate About Tripods

Three Things I Hate About Tripods

by Usman Dawood
In my view, the most tedious and frustrating bit of equipment that I need to take with me to any meaningful shoot is a tripod. Most tripods are cumbersome, heavy and, unwieldy. They’re a pain to carry around and I absolutely hate them. Don’t get me wrong, I love the results I’m able to produce with a tripod, I just hate everything else about them.For
PhaseOne’s Artist Talk Series Goes Live With Andrew Latreille

PhaseOne’s Artist Talk Series Goes Live With Andrew Latreille

by Lexi Taciak
We are currently living in an unusual and amazing time where you can take a free Harvard course on architecture, catch your favorite band in concert, learn an instrument on an app, see your family across the country, and now, watch an incredible architectural photographer divulge his process, all without leaving your couch!When
Here’s Why the Highly Underrated Canon EOS RP Is a Brilliant Option for Architectural Photographers

Here’s Why the Highly Underrated Canon EOS RP Is a Brilliant Option for Architectural Photographers

by Usman Dawood
Most of my reviews and articles tend to be about the “best” cameras and gear; I’m all about high-resolution and super sharp lenses. Honestly, for many of us including myself, the “best” doesn’t really matter that much anymore. In more recent times I’ve been more conscious about my expenses and as a result, the camera that keeps coming up on my radar is the Canon EOS RP.
Ten Ways to Get the Most out of Your Tripod

Ten Ways to Get the Most out of Your Tripod

by Usman Dawood
Tripods are not the most glamorous bits of gear that many photographers own. In fact, I generally hate using a tripod. Not because it doesn’t produce the results I want, it’s just such a pain to carry around; especially the heavier ones which are also, unfortunately, the more useful ones.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (me) RIPS HIS PHOTOS TO SHREDS! (He Shouldn’t Have Agreed to This!)

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (me) RIPS HIS PHOTOS TO SHREDS! (He Shouldn’t Have Agreed to This!)

by Mike Kelley
That’s more or less the title of a YouTube video I did with Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto DOT COM! I know, I know, Jared and I probably couldn’t be on further ends of the personality spectrum with his outgoing rambunctious videos vs my somewhat quiet and reserved personality but the end result is a pretty great educational video for someone just getting started in architectural photography (or someone who wants to watch Jared get very politely shredded!)I’ve
Peter Clarke Gets Dark and Moody in the Land Down Under

Peter Clarke Gets Dark and Moody in the Land Down Under

by Lexi Taciak
Welcome aboard this week’s featured project with photographer Peter Clarke and the incredible home, Casa X by Branch Studio. Peter and Casa X both reside in Australia, the land of great architecture, so you’re in for a treat! What is most noteworthy about this project though, is how Peter documented the space with such drama and mood while still observing the unspoken “rules” of architectural photography.We’ll
ADFF:Online – Four Architectural Films, Screened over Four Days

ADFF:Online – Four Architectural Films, Screened over Four Days

by Veeral Patel
The Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) is a US-based organization that curates and shows architectural themed films across various events in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have announced a new program, ADFF: Online, which is the live screening of four architectural films across four days (16th to 19th April) with two broadcasts starting at 8pm ET and 8pm PT.
Which Architectural Photography Tutorial Should You Buy?

Which Architectural Photography Tutorial Should You Buy?

by Lexi Taciak
With countries dishing out mandatory quarantines and work grinding to a halt, most of us photographers have found ourselves with quite a bit of downtime. If you’re sick of watching Tiger King and doing puzzles, now would be a great time to kick back, turn on a tutorial or two, and pick up some new skills.I
Take The First Ever Global Architecture Photography Survey

Take The First Ever Global Architecture Photography Survey

by Mike Kelley
The architectural photography community is spread thin across the world, yet we are a close-knit community brought together by the internet and our shared love of photographing homes, businesses, art, and design. Currently, there is little to no data available related to the way we operate and the most frequent questions that we receive on APAlmanac relate to how people across the world run their businesses and what they can do to improve their own businesses.The
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