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What’s Your Excuse for Not Mastering the Pen Tool?

What’s Your Excuse for Not Mastering the Pen Tool?

by Mike Kelley
It’s 2019, y’all. There is no excuse for not knowing how to use the pen tool in Photoshop. It’s an absolutely essential part of any retouching workflow for architecture photographers and I still know lots of people who struggle with it, even though it’s as easy as pie.
Photographing A Hungarian Countryside Home, Part 3: The Kitchen Shot

Photographing A Hungarian Countryside Home, Part 3: The Kitchen Shot

by György Palkó
We have arrived at my third and final image in this series, and this time, we’re photographing an interior. In the first two articles, I showed how I create twilight and daylight exterior images. To create this image, I used just a handful of techniques, such as blending different exposures, cloning, cropping and making some color adjustments.
Photographer Tom Ferguson Architects His Own Career in Australia and Abroad

Photographer Tom Ferguson Architects His Own Career in Australia and Abroad

by Veeral Patel
Sydney-based Tom Ferguson ran his own architecture practice for over ten years before deciding to take a leap and switch careers from architect to photographer. With a diverse portfolio that includes top projects from around the world, Tom is truly someone who has crafted a career perfectly suited to his personality and lifestyle.
Observing Architecture and Environment With James Florio

Observing Architecture and Environment With James Florio

by Lexi Taciak
After captivating our staff and readers, Project of the Week veteran James Florio is back on APALMANAC this week for a full-length interview. The Colorado architectural photographer – who formerly resided in Chile – is truly a voyager of the trade.
How To Negotiate Better Prices with Prospective Clients

How To Negotiate Better Prices with Prospective Clients

by Usman Dawood
When I first started as an architectural photographer, one of the things I really struggled with was pricing. This seems to be a common thread for many creatives as it can be very difficult to objectively self-assess your talent, experience, and therefore, value.
Which Tilt-Shift Lens Should I Buy?

Which Tilt-Shift Lens Should I Buy?

by Mike Kelley
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive and the answer is rather simple. Yes, you should buy them. All of them. No, it doesn’t matter which one you start with. You’ll see soon enough that you need them all.
Ivar Kvaal Photographs Europe’s First Restaurant On The Sea Floor

Ivar Kvaal Photographs Europe’s First Restaurant On The Sea Floor

by Lexi Taciak
Strap on your swimmies because Norwegian photographer Ivar Kvaal is literally taking us under the sea in this Project of the Week. Not only does the exterior of Snøhetta's restaurant Under just descend into the ocean like it's starring in The Hunt For Red October, but inside, you dine in a lair fit for a supervillain.
Photographing A Hungarian Countryside Home, Part Two: With or Without You?

Photographing A Hungarian Countryside Home, Part Two: With or Without You?

by György Palkó
In part two of my behind-the-scenes series in the Hungarian countryside, I’m going to jump into (ha ha…) a more complicated daylight image that I created. This image, like anything in architectural photography, contains quite a bit more than meets the eye, and utilized many different techniques to put together a visually harmonious image.First
In-Depth Critique Of Professional Architecture Photography

In-Depth Critique Of Professional Architecture Photography

by Mike Kelley
A few weeks ago I met up with the guys from Fstoppers and we released a ‘Critique The Community‘ video focusing on real estate and some architecture photography. For that video, Fstoppers readers submitted images and Patrick Hall and myself sat down and rated them.
Staying On Top of Current Architectural Photography Trends with Rob van Esch

Staying On Top of Current Architectural Photography Trends with Rob van Esch

by Mike Kelley
What do clothing, music, cars, houses, and architectural photography have in common? They all go through trends; many of them arguably cyclical in nature. Rob van Esch is an experienced architectural photographer based in Amsterdam who recently created the e-book “Trends in Architectural Photography” which focuses on the recent shifts in the way architecture is photographed.In
Loupedeck: Is it Helpful for Architectural Photographers? Maybe…

Loupedeck: Is it Helpful for Architectural Photographers? Maybe…

by Usman Dawood
For me, one of the more boring and monotonous things I have to do is post production. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy producing the results, it’s just the basic things I need to do for almost every image before it’s ready to be properly edited in Photoshop that drag me down.
Casey Dunn Photographs Nevada’s New Architectural Mecca

Casey Dunn Photographs Nevada’s New Architectural Mecca

by Lexi Taciak
Just nine miles south of the razzle and dazzle of Las Vegas lies Henderson, Nevada. This sweeping desert town houses fossils, state parks, and an architectural gem: Ascaya. Although it broke ground in 2004, Ascaya – a luxurious custom home community – screeched to a halt during the recession.
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