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Is Medium Format the Best Option for Architectural Photography?

Is Medium Format the Best Option for Architectural Photography?

by Usman Dawood
Cameras like the Phase One XF system and the Hasselblad H6D offer some the largest commercially available digital sensors currently on the market. Generally speaking, larger sensors tend to offer better image quality; this isn’t explicitly true but for the most part, it’s what most people experience.
You Can’t Fight Without an F-You Fund

You Can’t Fight Without an F-You Fund

by Mike Kelley
When it comes to negotiations, as a photographer (or any freelance artist, for that matter) you’ve got to master the art of not being emotionally invested in the outcome – something that is nearly impossible to do. But without it, you’ll never be able to break free of difficult clients and underpaid gigs.
Project of the Week: Arch-Exist Photography / Xiao Yin Architecture Design Firm

Project of the Week: Arch-Exist Photography / Xiao Yin Architecture Design Firm

by Lexi Taciak
Xiao Yin Architecture Design Firm's "Ranwu Lake Campsite" has been so masterfully documented by the crew at Arch-Exist Photography that I felt like I was transported there, and I can't stop looking at this set of photographs. What I admire most about this series by Arch-Exist is how they captured the structures of the campground in tandem with the environment of Ranwu Lake, all with plenty of mood. Contrary to most architecture photography that's put out into the world, this set is dark and deep and a bit otherworldly feeling.
Interview: Exploring Kenyan Architecture With Mutahi Chiira

Interview: Exploring Kenyan Architecture With Mutahi Chiira

by Lexi Taciak
Mutahi Chiira is an architectural photographer hailing from Nairobi, Kenya. Mutahi became a fast friend of mine throughout this interview and has shed such great light on Kenyan architecture and his personal best practices as a photographer and business owner in Africa.
This Cheaper Lens could be a Better Alternative to the Canon 17mm Tilt-Shift

This Cheaper Lens could be a Better Alternative to the Canon 17mm Tilt-Shift

by Usman Dawood
As architectural photographers, the main types of lenses we use are tilt-shift lenses. They’re simply incredible for the kind of work we do and the control they offer make them indispensable. The main issue with these lenses, however, is the fact they cost quite a lot of money especially if you’re aiming to have the full set.
Ask APA: The Perpetual Access Problem, Giving Away the Raws, Assistant Fees

Ask APA: The Perpetual Access Problem, Giving Away the Raws, Assistant Fees

by Mike Kelley
D Asks: How does one find out exactly who owns / manages a building? Ask your client if they know, or know someone who knows. Failing that, walk inside and speak to whoever is at the front desk. Make up a good story, or tell the truth, depending on the neighborhood you’re in, and get a business card of someone you can contact.
Project of the Week: Danica O. Kus / NMOQ / Ateliers Jean Nouvel

Project of the Week: Danica O. Kus / NMOQ / Ateliers Jean Nouvel

by Lexi Taciak
Feast your eyes on the National Museum of Qatar, a structure masterfully designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel, and documented in equal mastery by Slovenian photographer Danica O. Kus. The museum is an enormous sprawling building that looks out onto the Persian Gulf. A union of various "disks," the museum is subject to such interesting highlights and shadows thrown by the harsh Qatar sun. The time of day Danica chose to photograph the exterior shows off the dimensionality of the building nicely.
Tilt-Shift Lenses vs Fixing it in Photoshop: Which is better?

Tilt-Shift Lenses vs Fixing it in Photoshop: Which is better?

by Usman Dawood
Tilt-shift lenses are by far my favorite types of lenses; they offer so much versatility, especially when you’re shooting architecture… I wouldn’t shoot with any other type of lens! However, up until recently I had never actually compared the results you can produce with a dedicated tilt-shift lens vs correcting distortion from a conventional lens in post.
How to Deal with Security Guards: Making an Architectural Photography Book, Part Three

How to Deal with Security Guards: Making an Architectural Photography Book, Part Three

by Mike Kelley
Any photographer who has tried to take pictures in any moderately urban environment is familiar: the security guard, keeping us safe from the “terrorists” with cameras, protecting the interests of “the man” from purported “liabilities,” and whatever other nonsense boogeyman they’ve dreamt up that doesn’t exist.
Project of the Week | Montse Zamorano / Malka+Portús Arquitectos

Project of the Week | Montse Zamorano / Malka+Portús Arquitectos

by Lexi Taciak
In this Project of the Week, photographer Montse Zamorano makes a gas station look - dare I say - sexy! The flagship CEPSA fueling station by Malka + Portús Arquitectos in Spain is a sight to behold. Montse did a perfect job of conveying the station's beautiful design overhaul, focusing on the new tech, usability, and the focal point of the entire project, that incredible canopy.
How to Travel as a Working Photographer

How to Travel as a Working Photographer

by Mike Kelley
Getting paid to travel is simultaneously the single most amazing thing and single most overrated thing about being a working photographer. On one hand – exposure to new cultures, places, food, languages, and photo subjects is incredible. On the other hand, when it goes wrong, it can go very, very, wrong and make you question why you even bothered saying yes to the job in the first place.It’s
Ask APA: Your Architectural Photography Questions…Answered

Ask APA: Your Architectural Photography Questions…Answered

by Mike Kelley
Over the past few weeks, APA has…grown…a little bit, into something I’m beginning to feel slightly proud of. In the background, I’ve gotten many questions about architectural photography from our small but fiercely interested reader base. Rather than let these questions slowly fall into the fires of Mount Doom, ah, I meant page two of our gmail account, I thought it would be great to begin to publicly answer them.Starting
Four Quick Tips to Help You Improve Your Composition

Four Quick Tips to Help You Improve Your Composition

by Usman Dawood
Although I do enjoy speaking about cameras, lenses, and technology, they don’t necessarily help with improving your photography. There are only three things that really matter in an image and they are, composition, lighting and, use of color. of the three, composition is king.
Project of the Week | Rafaela Netto / FGMF Architects

Project of the Week | Rafaela Netto / FGMF Architects

by Lexi Taciak
Rafaela Netto is an architectural photographer working in São Paulo who is rated one of the top up and coming female visionaries in the industry. I wholeheartedly agree. She is a master of using framing to show off the environment of her projects, and each piece in her portfolio gives off an interesting sense of place.
Crafting Drama With Jennifer Hughes

Crafting Drama With Jennifer Hughes

by Lexi Taciak
Jennifer Hughes is a hometown hero of mine. A MICA graduate with a portfolio of rich and thoughtful images steeped in powerful lines and beautiful light, her style is undeniably recognizable. Jennifer's work spans across different genres, from hospitality to interior design, food, and the occasional bout of portraiture. No matter what she's shooting, it all carries the same beautiful painterly qualities that make her work iconic.
How To Create An Architecture Photography Book: Part Two

How To Create An Architecture Photography Book: Part Two

by Mike Kelley
In part one we touched on the pre-production process for my book New Architecture Los Angeles. In today's article I'll tell you a little bit about the gear I used and how the day-to-day shooting process went. Spoiler: traffic. Lots and lots of traffic.
Project of the Week: Simone Hutsch | heysupersimi

Project of the Week: Simone Hutsch | heysupersimi

by Lexi Taciak
There are so many more facets of architectural photography than just shooting sublimely lit modern homes or hotel exteriors; in fact, even the most beautiful of those can start to feel a bit stale after a while. When I saw German photographer/designer Simone Hutsch’s minimal architecture photos, I couldn’t get enough of them.
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