Blog – Page 38 – Architectural Photography Almanac

The Best Time of Day, Protecting Your Intellectual Property, Purposefully Not Shooting The View

by Mike Kelley

NC Asks: If a company never paid me and is using my image, how can I prove that I took the image and how do I decide how much to charge them for each image that they illegally used?The easiest way to do this (in the United States, at least) is to register your images with the US Copyright Office as soon as is reasonably feasible.

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

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?

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

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.

In a World of Hyper-Realistic Renderings, Is There Still A Place For Architectural Photography?

by Lexi Taciak

Let’s talk renderings. In the vapid comments section of some blog somewhere, I read an interesting, yet disheartening question: “Are you afraid that renderings will replace the need for architectural photography?”See? Lame. But also that little part of me that is convinced Skynet is coming for us, gets it.

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

Nicole Reed’s Dream Assignment: Photographing Hotels in the DPRK

by Veeral Patel

Nicole Reed is a Melbourne based Photographer and earlier this year, she embarked on a once in a lifetime dream project to photograph hotels in Pyongyang as part of a book titled Hotels of North Korea.

A Bold and Beautiful Moroccan University Photographed by Doublespace Photography

by Lexi Taciak

Large bold shapes, vibrant colors, perfectly captured repetition, contrast through lighting and color, and a whole lot of texture; This week’s featured project is a shining example of visual hierarchy at work. In the small Moroccan town of Laayoune lies the Universite Ibn Zohr.

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

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…

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

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.

Three Links I Love: Shooting at Night, Elon Musk Won’t Give Credit, and the Problem with Perfection

by Mike Kelley

What happens when you are so obsessed with a perfect result that you neglect finishing the piece altogether? What happens when you spend an extra half hour on set perfecting an image only to miss the great light happening elsewhere? Why don’t interior designers ever photograph things at night (they used to!),

I Didn’t Brush My Hair Before Critiquing These Photos, but The Content’s Still Valuable

by Mike Kelley

I recently teamed up with Patrick Hall from Fstoppers to critique some real estate and architecture images for the once-a-year critique I do with them. These images are submitted by the Fstoppers community and while we focused on and asked for people to submit real estate-based images, I still think that this critique is valuable if your primary interest is in architecture and interiors photography.Over

Photographer Vlad Feoktistov Designs a Dream Career Across Russia and Asia

by Mike Kelley

Vlad Feoktistov is an emerging talent based in Sochi, Russia, who makes his living photographing homes, hotels, and neoclassical Stalinist resorts, among other things. Vlad’s story is somewhat unique in our field and I couldn’t help but want to share it with everyone.

Murray Fredericks Photographs A One-Of-A-Kind Residence in North Bondi

by Lexi Taciak

Australian architecture is such an interesting mix of modern and tropical design. Built to contend with the harsh temperatures and elements, these homes are never boring and almost always beautiful. Enter Murray Fredericks and his series on Bondi House by the architects at CplusC.When

Should You Use Artificial Light for Architectural Photography?

by Mike Kelley

Yes, no, maybe so! There are so many specific use cases and I get asked nearly daily. "Why did your style change?" "Did you use lights on this?" "Wow I love this natural style you're using nowadays" "Why don't you shoot like you used to?"

Photographer Tom Ferguson Architects His Own Career in Australia and Abroad

Russian photographer Dmitry Yagovkin makes graphic design worthy photos in Italy

The Best Time of Day, Protecting Your Intellectual Property, Purposefully Not Shooting The View

Observing Architecture and Environment With James Florio

How To Negotiate Better Prices with Prospective Clients

Which Tilt-Shift Lens Should I Buy?

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

In a World of Hyper-Realistic Renderings, Is There Still A Place For Architectural Photography?

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

Nicole Reed’s Dream Assignment: Photographing Hotels in the DPRK

A Bold and Beautiful Moroccan University Photographed by Doublespace Photography

In-Depth Critique Of Professional Architecture Photography

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

Loupedeck: Is it Helpful for Architectural Photographers? Maybe…

Casey Dunn Photographs Nevada’s New Architectural Mecca

Three Links I Love: Shooting at Night, Elon Musk Won’t Give Credit, and the Problem with Perfection

I Didn’t Brush My Hair Before Critiquing These Photos, but The Content’s Still Valuable

Photographer Vlad Feoktistov Designs a Dream Career Across Russia and Asia

Murray Fredericks Photographs A One-Of-A-Kind Residence in North Bondi

Should You Use Artificial Light for Architectural Photography?

Experience Japan with Mike Kelley + Simon Devitt

Nick Merrick, Ryan Gobuty + Tom Harris in Santa Barbara County

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