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Why Are Some of the Best Photographers the Least Successful?

Why Are Some of the Best Photographers the Least Successful?

by Usman Dawood
I can comfortably say that I’m not the most talented photographer that I know. I know plenty of photographers that are extremely talented. The kind of work they produce is simply astounding and I’m consistently impressed by them. The issue is that many of these photographers tend not to be as successful than many other photographers I know who may not be as capable.
Arca Swiss Announces Core 75 Leveler; Perhaps The Perfect Mid-Sized Geared Head

Arca Swiss Announces Core 75 Leveler; Perhaps The Perfect Mid-Sized Geared Head

by Mike Kelley
Anybody who photographs buildings knows about geared heads; they are simply the foundation upon which we build our images. For as long as I’ve been a photographer, Arca Swiss has set the gold standard in high quality geared heads and they recently announced an addition to their lineup: The Core 75 Leveler, which appears to slot nicely between the C1 Cube and Core 60 Leveler.Until
Inside An Iconic Malibu Architectural Masterpiece with Roger Davies

Inside An Iconic Malibu Architectural Masterpiece with Roger Davies

by Lexi Taciak
There is a special place in Californian architecture marked by the renowned work of architect John Lautner. Kicking off his career as Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentice, Lautner fell into his own iconic style and took over the West Coast mid-century scene.
How To Report And Remove Intellectual Property Theft on Instagram – 2019 Edition

How To Report And Remove Intellectual Property Theft on Instagram – 2019 Edition

by Mike Kelley
You’re having a great day, birds are chirping, sun is shining, life is good… Until you come across someone, or something, using one of your images without even the courtesy of credit. I’ve had enough, and I’m sure if you’re reading this, you’ve also had enough, so I’m going to show you how to get stolen and uncredited content removed from instagram.Before
Ask Appy: Now I Am Become Death, the Destroyer of Drones

Ask Appy: Now I Am Become Death, the Destroyer of Drones

by Mike Kelley
MM Asks: What does your “typical” day look like?MK: There is not really any ‘typical’ day. I shoot probably 1-4 local gigs a month (LA) and then usually do one bigger travel job every month. I divide my life into two kinds of days…days where I set an alarm (flights or shooting) and days when I don’t, hah!
A Simple $3.99 Fix To Help Improve Your Styling Prowess

A Simple $3.99 Fix To Help Improve Your Styling Prowess

by Mike Kelley
Styling and propping is important for every architectural photo, and as anyone who’s photographed on location knows, some things are out of our control – such as the weather, the wind, the quality of construction, and the angle at which doors are installed.
How to Make More Money with Cost-Sharing

How to Make More Money with Cost-Sharing

by Mike Kelley
Cost-sharing is a common business practice in architecture and interiors photography that allows the photographer to make more money by providing more clients access to project images for less money. It may sound counterintuitive at first, but can be a simple way to create happier clients while significantly improving profit margins with little additional overhead.Why
Hufton & Crow Tell Us About Photographing the World’s Largest Airport

Hufton & Crow Tell Us About Photographing the World’s Largest Airport

by Lexi Taciak
A headliner on CNN, Curbed, Dezeen, and Architectural Digest, this week’s featured project has been widely talked about in the press and has made waves across the architecture community. A truly incredible undertaking, Zaha Hadid Architects‘ Bejing Daxing International Airport is a 12.9 billion dollar, 700,000 square meter masterpiece.While
Photo Credit: The Eternal Struggle Of Credit Where It’s Due

Photo Credit: The Eternal Struggle Of Credit Where It’s Due

by Mike Kelley
The photo credit is an important, yet sometimes elusive, piece of the professional architecture photographer pie. With the speed at which the photography landscape is changing, there are varying standards for getting photo credit in almost every situation.
Landing That One ‘Dream Job’ Won’t Change Your Career

Landing That One ‘Dream Job’ Won’t Change Your Career

by Mike Kelley
I’ve lost count of how many times I thought that one dream job that I finally landed would steer my career in some lofty direction. This, finally, would show those top designers/architects/hotel marketing people that I can handle photographing a museum, church, multi-million dollar mansion, design icon skyscraper, or whatever shiny object was the object of my affection that day.I’ve
Matthew Millman documents AIA CC Merit Awarded ‘House of Earth & Sky’

Matthew Millman documents AIA CC Merit Awarded ‘House of Earth & Sky’

by Lexi Taciak
Alert! Alert! Great architecture inbound. This week’s featured project is Matthew Millman’s photographs of AIA CC Merit awarded House of Earth & Sky by Aidlin Darling. And where there is beautiful architecture, there is beautiful photography.This series is steeped in strong geometric shapes and the golden light that early evening brings.
How to Prevent Camera Shake When Photographing Architecture

How to Prevent Camera Shake When Photographing Architecture

by Usman Dawood
Have you ever spent the day on location only to return home to go through the day’s work and realize that some of the images have motion blur? This is probably one of the most annoying little things you may encounter when starting to work as an architecture or interiors photographer.
RSS Feed Now Available On APAlmanac

RSS Feed Now Available On APAlmanac

by Mike Kelley
We have received dozens of emails requesting this feature and I am happy to report that it has been enabled on our website. Check out the footer (scroll all the way down) to subscribe to the RSS feed and add APA to your Feedly, Inoreader, or other RSS news app of your choice.
Understanding Architecture by Learning From The Pros: Archtober 2019 Kicks Off in NYC

Understanding Architecture by Learning From The Pros: Archtober 2019 Kicks Off in NYC

by Veeral Patel
The first of October marks the start of Archtober which is a festival celebrating architecture and design organised by the Centre for Architecture. In its ninth year running, this year’s Archtober festival in collaboration with over 80 partners across NYC’s five boroughs are hosting a range of events from building of the day walking tours, workplace Wednesday tours, lectures, film screenings, architecture themed competitions and parties.
Chase Daniel Takes Us Inside a Perfect Palm Springs Residence

Chase Daniel Takes Us Inside a Perfect Palm Springs Residence

by Lexi Taciak
It’s official. I want to be Chase Daniel when I grow up. I could go on and on about his work forever, but it’s probably just easier to show you how beautiful, clean, and well thought out each of his compositions are. I drooled over Chase’s website for an absurd amount of time — scrolling through Japanese/Texas fusion restaurants, smokey bars, cowboy boot peddlers, cabins, and ranches.
Thinking Beyond Beautiful Imagery: The Architectural Photographer’s Role in Documenting a Changing Urban Landscape

Thinking Beyond Beautiful Imagery: The Architectural Photographer’s Role in Documenting a Changing Urban Landscape

by Veeral Patel
At the start of 2019, one of my goals was to understand the nuances of architecture. More specifically, to understand the social issues around architecture in the urban environment. As a photographer who has been photographing architecture and interiors for a few years, I have been absorbed by the prettiness of my chosen discipline yet unaware of the social implications of architecture.
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