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Should You Use Artificial Light for Architectural Photography?

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?"
Architectural Photographer Heather Conley on Shooting Around Weather

Architectural Photographer Heather Conley on Shooting Around Weather

by Mike Kelley
In a contrasting approach to my post about intentionally shooting during bad weather, photographer Heather Conley delivers a great vlog-style narrative video discussing her approach to selecting a shoot day based on weather. Heather is a successful architectural photographer based in Connecticut who has worked for a wide range of clients photographing a variety of project types.Heather’s
Ana Mello Uses Her Architectural Photography Powers for Good

Ana Mello Uses Her Architectural Photography Powers for Good

by Lexi Taciak
While a seemingly small and technical niche, there is so much more than meets the eye included under the umbrella of “architectural photography.” This is proven by today’s esteemed guest, Brazilian photographer Ana Mello. Ana’s beautiful work is full of reflections, symmetry, movement, and color.
How I Photographed This Contemporary Home in the Hungarian Countryside

How I Photographed This Contemporary Home in the Hungarian Countryside

by György Palkó
My name is György Palko, and I’m an architectural photographer based in Hungary. For my first post on APA, I’m going to share how I edited one of my favorite twilight images. To perfect this image, I used a wide range of techniques including exposure blending, color correction, cloning and sky replacement.This
How And Why We Curate Project of the Week

How And Why We Curate Project of the Week

by Lexi Taciak
Project of the Week has been a staple of Architectural Photography Almanac since the beginning, so we thought it was time to let you in on the process. How do we choose the projects to share with you? Where do we find them? Why does any of this even matter?
Project of the Week: Tom Blachford’s Midnight Modern Series

Project of the Week: Tom Blachford’s Midnight Modern Series

by Lexi Taciak
Tom Blachford's Midnight Modern project stopped me dead in my tracks. It is essentially everything I love in the universe, wrapped up in one otherworldly series. Mid-century architecture & classic cars, all captured by moonlight.
Do You “Get” Architecture? If Not, The B1M May Help a Little

Do You “Get” Architecture? If Not, The B1M May Help a Little

by Mike Kelley
In order to be a great architecture photographer, one must, well, understand architecture. One of my favorite high-quality resources on the web that has helped me understand our subject matter better is Youtube channel “The B1M,” which bills itself as the definitive channel for construction – and there is plenty of interesting architecture talk to be found there as well.While
On Assignment: Sangha Resort in Suzhou, China in 10 Pictures

On Assignment: Sangha Resort in Suzhou, China in 10 Pictures

by Mike Kelley
I recently returned from a trip to China where I was tasked with photography an epic resort – and I don’t use that word lightly. With hundreds of rooms, private villas, and drool-worthy penthouses, it was an assignment I won’t soon forget. I’ll get around the posting a full trip report when I come up from air after another whirlwind travel schedule, but here is a taster of what’s to come.The
Project of the Week: James Florio / Cazú Zegers

Project of the Week: James Florio / Cazú Zegers

by Lexi Taciak
Patagonia is one of the most extreme and beautiful places on this planet. It’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit, so lucky for me, the masterful James Florio is taking us on a visual adventure to an incredible hotel there. This week’s featured project takes place at architect Cazú Zegers Hotel Tierra Patagonia.
A Conversation with Architect Eric Reinholdt and Photographer Trent Bell

A Conversation with Architect Eric Reinholdt and Photographer Trent Bell

by Mike Kelley
Photographer Trent Bell and architect Eric Reinholdt recently teamed up to make this video and and the result is a rare insight into both the mind of an architect and a photographer. Eric as designer and Trent as his long time photographer have a great relationship and it shows; and the insight provided by their creative relationship is very valuable.Turns
Photographing the Broad Museum: Making an Architectural Photography Book, Part Four

Photographing the Broad Museum: Making an Architectural Photography Book, Part Four

by Mike Kelley
One of the most recognizable buildings I had the chance to photograph for my book New Architecture Los Angeles was the Broad Museum, a beautiful project in downtown LA designed by Diller Scofidio+Renfro. As it’s literally one of the most photographed subjects in the entire city, I wanted to make sure I created images that were actually different than everybody else’s.
How Can We Improve APA and Make It More Helpful?

How Can We Improve APA and Make It More Helpful?

by Mike Kelley
I started this blog in an effort to help architectural photographers learn about the business of photography, be inspired by the best work and photographers in the world, and share information about retouching, equipment, and techniques. And even though it's been just a few short months, I want to know what we can do more of to make it a better resource for readers.
Can We Use Your Picture(s) in Our Book? Only If You Pay Me

Can We Use Your Picture(s) in Our Book? Only If You Pay Me

by Mike Kelley
It’s an email I get weekly. “My name is John and I work for this massive publisher, and we love your image of that thing. We’re creating a book for our client, and want to use your beautiful image as a spread in the book – can we get permission?”I’m always happy when publishers, corporations, or individuals want to use my images in their books.
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