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101 Basics – Straight Verticals, White Balance, & Correct Exposure

101 Basics – Straight Verticals, White Balance, & Correct Exposure

by Matthew Anderson
There will always be newbies entering the genre of architecture photography, and along with that inexperience can be unfamiliarity around some core, fundamental principles. If this sounds like you, then I hope the following videos help.Granted there’s multiple ways to “skin the cat” when it comes to getting your verticals straight, obtaining the correct white balance, and making sure you have an overall properly exposed image.
Atul Pratap Chauhan Showcases an Incredible Hotel in Jaipur

Atul Pratap Chauhan Showcases an Incredible Hotel in Jaipur

by Lexi Taciak
Villa Palladio Jaipur is a nine-room country estate that has been featured on the cover of VOGUE Arabia, Condé Nast Traveller, and Living Italy Magazine as one of the best new hotels in the world. Showcasing the Villa’s soaring ceilings, brilliant red paint job, and spirited design is Atul Pratap Chauhan, an India-based interiors, hospitality, and architectural photographer.
Smallrig Wants Your Feedback As They Design Their New Production Cart

Smallrig Wants Your Feedback As They Design Their New Production Cart

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
Many architectural photographers use “video camera” carts. These small production carts with wheels allow you to comfortably transport a lot of equipment, especially when working with flashes and grip equipment. It is also a very good option for working with a computer in tethering mode.
Get to Know the Lives and Businesses of Your Fellow Photographers in Jordan Powers’s New Podcast

Get to Know the Lives and Businesses of Your Fellow Photographers in Jordan Powers’s New Podcast

by Lexi Taciak
Looking for something to keep you company on your long editing days or drive to your next shoot? Jordan Powers has released a new architectural photography geared podcast called Arch Photo Pod. In Arch Photo Pod, Jordan sits down with other architectural and interior photographers on his travels and chats a bit about their backgrounds, their businesses, and lives.Here’s
A medium-sized tripod that we can always take with us: review of Leofoto LQ-284C

A medium-sized tripod that we can always take with us: review of Leofoto LQ-284C

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
Not everyone who takes photos needs to have a tripod. However, in architectural photography, a camera practically doesn’t exist without a tripod. Moreover, it is worth having more than one tripod! Many people believe that the optimal solution is to have three models…A large, versatile “workhorse” tripod (such as the previously mentioned Leofoto LM-324CL or the competing Gitzo GT3543XLS) A medium-sized tripod that we can always take with us, for example, in carry-on luggage or attach to a backpack when going hiking (Albrecht Voss described the Gitzo GK2545T-82QD model) A pocket-sized tabletop tripod that can be useful in specific situations (check out Mike Kelley’s review of the Platypod or the Gitzo Mini Traveler Tabletop Tripod).This
Karina Castro On Photographing a Sublime Swiss School

Karina Castro On Photographing a Sublime Swiss School

by Lexi Taciak
Today’s Project of the Week takes us on a journey with Milan-based photographer Karina Castro. Karina is sharing her photographs of a new school designed by Haller Gut Architects in Aaberg, Switzerland.As with all of Karina’s beautiful work, you can expect to see plenty of directional light, shapely shadows, subdued color palettes, and compositions that play with shape and line.
Check Out Jim Stephenson’s “The Architect Has Left The Building” at RIBA This Summer

Check Out Jim Stephenson’s “The Architect Has Left The Building” at RIBA This Summer

by Lexi Taciak
Architectural photographer and filmmaker Jim Stephenson has a thought-provoking, dual-screen exhibit at the Royal Institute of British Architects‘ London Festival of Architecture this summer. The film is essentially a lesson in people-watching in post-occupancy architecture and explores how humans interact with the spaces they are immersed in, whether as intended or not.The
Protecting Your Time With Site Condition Clauses

Protecting Your Time With Site Condition Clauses

by Leslie Burns
Editors note: This is where we have to jump in and remind you that APALMANAC is proud to be partnered with California-based intellectual property attorney Leslie Burns. Please remember that the answers here are not legal advice, but rather for educational purposes.
Supreme Court Hands Down a Win for Photographers in Warhol V. Goldsmith

Supreme Court Hands Down a Win for Photographers in Warhol V. Goldsmith

by Brandon Vogts
On May 18th, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in the case of Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith. In a 7-2 vote, the Court ruled in favor of photographer Lynn Goldsmith, finding that pop artist Andy Warhol had infringed Goldsmith’s copyright in a photo she took of the music artist Prince in 1981. The outcome of the case hinged largely on the Andy Warhol Foundation’s assertion that Warhol’s use of the photo constituted “fair use.”
Sergio Lopez Walks Us Through Photographing a Student Residence in Pamplona, From Client Outreach to Image Licensing

Sergio Lopez Walks Us Through Photographing a Student Residence in Pamplona, From Client Outreach to Image Licensing

by Lexi Taciak
Today we’re taking a little trip to Pamplona, Spain with Barcelona-based architectural photographer Sergio Lopez to check out his photographs of Residencia BCOME Pamplona. Sergio walks us through the making of this project, from relationship-building with his clients, to licensing the photos and protecting his work, so be sure to read through his insightful story here!Sergio
Finally, a split cost invoicing and licensing software built just for architectural photographers from Shared Construction Content

Finally, a split cost invoicing and licensing software built just for architectural photographers from Shared Construction Content

by Lexi Taciak
Regarding invoicing systems for photographers, it has always seemed like there are two options – billing software designed for wedding and real estate photographers, or on the flip side, general business invoicing systems that have nothing to do with photography. Finally, there is a new invoicing and billing system created specifically with architectural photographers in mind. The best part? The system revolves around licensing and cost sharing!
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