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A tip every GFX user should know

A tip every GFX user should know

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
Fujifilm’s GFX series cameras are great equipment for architectural photographers. We can argue whether this is a true medium format, but it is certainly a piece of equipment used by an increasing number of professionals. There are more and more interesting lenses available for this system, and many readers are surely waiting with bated breath for the release of the shift lens announced by Fuji.
Off-Camera Flash 101 (The Basics)

Off-Camera Flash 101 (The Basics)

by Matthew Anderson
While (clearly) an A&D photographer isn’t going to use flash for every single shot, many professionals have it at their disposal if a particular composition calls for it. Yes, off-camera flash is not the easiest thing to learn, but there’s definitely a simple way to initially approach it.
7 Ways to Help You Win Your Next Photography Gig

7 Ways to Help You Win Your Next Photography Gig

by Brandon Marsh
After 10+ years of working in the industry, I have tried a lot of different processes for winning jobs. There is always a lot to learn from the sales process and while I have not figured everything out, I wanted to share some things that have helped me get to where I am today.Here
Leofoto Announces New Geared Products

Leofoto Announces New Geared Products

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
Architectural photographers are probably following the news in the small specialist geared head market with interest. In a space that has been dominated by Manfrotto and Arca Swiss for, as far as I can tell, decades, the Chinese brand Leofoto emerged a few years ago.
The 2022 Project of the Year Award Winners

The 2022 Project of the Year Award Winners

by Mike Kelley
At last, we’ve reached our final category of winners to announce – the 2022 Project of the Year award. Project of the Year is our most highly rewarded category, with a cash prize of $2500 USD going to the winner along with our Project of the Year Award Winner trophy, while the runner-up receives $500 USD and our slightly smaller (but still awesome) 2nd place trophy.
The 2022 Photo of the Year Award Winners

The 2022 Photo of the Year Award Winners

by Mike Kelley
It’s time to announce the winners of the 2022 Photo of the Year Award! The Photo of the Year Award is one of the most simple and straightforward categories in our Architectural Photography Awards. We asked photographers to submit their defining photographs of 2022.
The 2022 Early Career and Emerging Talent Architectural Photography Award Winners

The 2022 Early Career and Emerging Talent Architectural Photography Award Winners

by Mike Kelley
It’s time to announce the official winners of the 2022 Early Career and Emerging Talent Award! The Early Career and Emerging Talent category is the APA Award’s most entered and most competitive category. Just like last year, we are blown away by the talent and hard work of all the new architectural photographers out there.
The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Project of the Year Shortlist

The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Project of the Year Shortlist

by Lexi Taciak
It’s time to share our final shortlist of finalists for the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards! The Project of the Year award is our most demanding category and sports the largest cash prize. For Project of the Year, we asked photographers to submit 5-8 images of a single project or subject which were judged on criteria such as technical ability, composition, consistency of editing, color, and lighting, and overall impression.
The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Photo of the Year Shortlist

The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Photo of the Year Shortlist

by Lexi Taciak
We’re excited to present more finalists from the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards! Today we’ll be sharing our shortlist of the 10 highest-scoring entries from the 2022 Photo of the Year Award category.The Photo of the Year Award seeks to find images that powerfully communicate the sense of place, beauty, and design prowess inherent in our architectural world.
The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Early Career & Emerging Talent Shortlist

The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Early Career & Emerging Talent Shortlist

by Lexi Taciak
Finally! The judges’ results are in and we’re ready to start sharing the finalists from the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards.We’re shaking things up from last year’s awards. Instead of stringing things out and sharing a longlist, shortlist, and winners, we’ll be sharing a shortlist and then will have a separate announcement for this year’s winners, runners-up, and honorable mention places.First
Explore This Lakeside Home in Laurentides with Photographer Raphaël Thibodeau

Explore This Lakeside Home in Laurentides with Photographer Raphaël Thibodeau

by Lexi Taciak
Today we’re headed to Laurentides, Canada to view a gorgeous lakeside home called La Tierce by Atelier BOOM-TOWN. Our featured photographer this week is none other than Montreal-based architectural photographer Raphaël Thibodeau!Raphaël does such a wonderful job of creating quiet, thoughtful photographs of architecture, especially in snowy scenes.
Inside The House from Succession: Season Four

Inside The House from Succession: Season Four

by Mike Kelley
Living in Los Angeles and working as an architectural photographer provides some pretty spectacular opportunities. One in particular was getting commissioned to photograph the home (you know the one) from Succession’s fourth season – here’s a look inside and some thoughts on the process.
Climbing and Carting Through the Desert, Ales Vyslouzil Had a Blast Photographing the Banyan Tree AlUla Resort

Climbing and Carting Through the Desert, Ales Vyslouzil Had a Blast Photographing the Banyan Tree AlUla Resort

by Lexi Taciak
In my humble opinion, Ales Vyslouzil is the king of photographing high-end desert resorts. He seems to have carved out quite the niche for himself and is no stranger to appearing on APALMANAC for these sorts of projects — like in his past project of the week at the Mysk Moon Retreat or in our interview together where Ales speaks on swapping careers from being an engineer to an architectural photographer in the UAE.Ales
Achieving the Coveted “Editorial Look” – One Major Ingredient

Achieving the Coveted “Editorial Look” – One Major Ingredient

by Matthew Anderson
Opinions will vary drastically on how to achieve (or even define what exactly is) that coveted “editorial look” in architecture & design photography. In fact, as I type out this paragraph, I’m not exactly sure if I could even define what it is (yes I understand the irony).
How Food & Beverage Photography Helps Shape the Hospitality Industry

How Food & Beverage Photography Helps Shape the Hospitality Industry

by Brandon Marsh
Let’s face it when photographing in the world of Architecture & Design photography, there are often other components that we are requested to capture by the client. A staged portrait of the client, lifestyle images, or food and drink photography for the hotel or restaurant.
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