https://apalmanac.com A resource for working professional photographers and design industry professionals featuring news, commentary, equipment resources, and original articles Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:56:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 156681027 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/untethered-letting-loose-and-breaking-technical-constraints-at-the-louvre-abu-dhabi-184588 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/untethered-letting-loose-and-breaking-technical-constraints-at-the-louvre-abu-dhabi-184588#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=184588 Last November I attended the opening of the second edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, a new architecture event in the UAE that focuses on sustainable designs in the southern hemisphere — a really exciting opportunity to get to know the work of new upcoming architects working globally.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/untethered-letting-loose-and-breaking-technical-constraints-at-the-louvre-abu-dhabi-184588/feed 0 184588 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/london-architectural-photographers-dont-miss-ribas-wide-angle-view-exhibit-182162 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/london-architectural-photographers-dont-miss-ribas-wide-angle-view-exhibit-182162#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182162 RIBA showcases revolutionary 60s magazine series Manplan that speaks to social issues of todayThe Royal Institute of British Architects is putting on a new exhibit called Wide Angle View that explores architecture as a social space and features very compelling photography from the 60s magazine series Manplan featured in Architectural Review.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/london-architectural-photographers-dont-miss-ribas-wide-angle-view-exhibit-182162/feed 1 182162 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/check-out-jim-stephensons-the-architect-has-left-the-building-at-riba-this-summer-181412 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/check-out-jim-stephensons-the-architect-has-left-the-building-at-riba-this-summer-181412#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:23 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181412 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]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/check-out-jim-stephensons-the-architect-has-left-the-building-at-riba-this-summer-181412/feed 1 181412 https://apalmanac.com/business/photographing-a-project-over-the-course-of-two-years-the-hungarian-house-of-music-180920 https://apalmanac.com/business/photographing-a-project-over-the-course-of-two-years-the-hungarian-house-of-music-180920#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180920 It’s very difficult to start telling a story when you don’t really know where to start. Maybe it was in 2015 or 2016 when I first came across the visual designs, which immediately piqued my interest. An incomparable building was visible on them, one that I had never seen anywhere before, let alone in Hungary — it was a rendering of the future Hungarian House of Music.Rendering]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/photographing-a-project-over-the-course-of-two-years-the-hungarian-house-of-music-180920/feed 2 180920 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-the-house-from-succession-season-four-180696 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-the-house-from-succession-season-four-180696#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:23:26 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180696 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.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-the-house-from-succession-season-four-180696/feed 5 180696 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/shelter-the-streaming-platform-every-architecture-nerd-needs-179710 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/shelter-the-streaming-platform-every-architecture-nerd-needs-179710#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179710 Launched in the summer of 2020, Shelter is a self-described streaming platform for design nerds. Founded by Australian actor and producer Dustin Clare and his wife, Camille, the couple describes Shelter as being part of the next wave of streaming.  Rather than casting a wide net focusing on general entertainment (e.g.,]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/shelter-the-streaming-platform-every-architecture-nerd-needs-179710/feed 0 179710 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/stream-these-architecturally-influenced-movies-series-over-the-holidays-179473 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/stream-these-architecturally-influenced-movies-series-over-the-holidays-179473#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2022 20:16:18 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179473 Once upon a time, whenever I’d watch a movie, I was focused on who the characters were and what the plot was about.Now, I also look a lot at the cinematography, because if beautiful cinematography isn’t a complementary course in filmmaking and learning about light that’s going to help me with my interiors and architectural photography, I don’t know what is.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/stream-these-architecturally-influenced-movies-series-over-the-holidays-179473/feed 1 179473 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/cape-to-bluff-simon-devitts-survey-of-architecture-from-aotearoa-new-zealand-178369 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/cape-to-bluff-simon-devitts-survey-of-architecture-from-aotearoa-new-zealand-178369#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=178369 Architectural photographer Simon Devitt has worked with an array of publishers making heaps of thoughtful, beautiful, books over the past 25 years. His newest publication “Cape to Bluff” will be released in late November. The gorgeous book peers into the architecture of Aotearoa, New Zealand.Cape]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/cape-to-bluff-simon-devitts-survey-of-architecture-from-aotearoa-new-zealand-178369/feed 1 178369 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architectural-filmmaking-part-2-creating-a-strong-foundation-and-not-biting-off-more-than-you-can-chew-178269 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architectural-filmmaking-part-2-creating-a-strong-foundation-and-not-biting-off-more-than-you-can-chew-178269#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=178269 IntroductionIn my previous article on beginning your journey into architectural filmmaking, we weighed the pros and cons of delving into offering video services to your clients.  If you’ve decided that pursuing motion work is indeed the direction that you want to follow, let’s now identify and explore the initial steps you need to take in order to execute your first architectural video.What]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architectural-filmmaking-part-2-creating-a-strong-foundation-and-not-biting-off-more-than-you-can-chew-178269/feed 1 178269 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/stewart-hicks-explains-how-architecture-depends-on-photography-177797 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/stewart-hicks-explains-how-architecture-depends-on-photography-177797#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:46:48 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177797 A few weeks ago, my colleague Kyrre Sundal wrote a post sharing his favorite architecture-based youtube channels. One of those channels was that of Stewart Hicks. I wanted to hone in on one of Stewart’s videos that I particularly like – as it applies directly to photography and is pretty thought-provoking.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/stewart-hicks-explains-how-architecture-depends-on-photography-177797/feed 1 177797 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architectural-filmmaking-why-you-should-or-perhaps-shouldnt-start-the-journey-177319 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architectural-filmmaking-why-you-should-or-perhaps-shouldnt-start-the-journey-177319#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:31:13 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177319 Last year my fellow writer, Veeral, put together a fantastic article entitled, ‘Getting Started in Architectural Filmmaking’ which focused on the new opportunities the medium provides and showcases some beautiful examples of videos that take a more sophisticated and minimalist approach to capturing architectural space. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/architectural-filmmaking-why-you-should-or-perhaps-shouldnt-start-the-journey-177319/feed 6 177319 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/improve-your-understanding-of-architecture-with-these-youtube-presenters-177510 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/improve-your-understanding-of-architecture-with-these-youtube-presenters-177510#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177510 As an architectural photographer, you also have a great interest in architecture itself. If you are not a trained architect, it’s a good idea to further your knowledge and understanding of architectural theory and ideas, to better understand architects and what they find important in their building design. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/improve-your-understanding-of-architecture-with-these-youtube-presenters-177510/feed 1 177510 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/a-cardinal-highlight-of-kansas-citys-artisan-home-tour-story-behind-the-photos-177408 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/a-cardinal-highlight-of-kansas-citys-artisan-home-tour-story-behind-the-photos-177408#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:51:39 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177408 I think in any metropolitan area, the old 80/20 rule applies to the uniqueness of its home builders. For a majority of them, they seem extremely similar with design elements that show up in new builds over and over again. The other side of that coin though, are custom home builders willing to be different.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/a-cardinal-highlight-of-kansas-citys-artisan-home-tour-story-behind-the-photos-177408/feed 2 177408 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/alexander-bogorodskiy-shares-the-realities-of-yacht-photography-177417 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/alexander-bogorodskiy-shares-the-realities-of-yacht-photography-177417#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:31:42 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177417 Yacht photography is one of those glittery niches relating to architecture and design photography that I often catch myself daydreaming about. I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay and spent almost every waking moment on the water, which is probably where my deep intrigue for this sort of project stems from.Architectural]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/alexander-bogorodskiy-shares-the-realities-of-yacht-photography-177417/feed 2 177417 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/the-countdown-to-countdown-a-photo-book-exploring-cold-war-era-nuclear-sites-177329 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/the-countdown-to-countdown-a-photo-book-exploring-cold-war-era-nuclear-sites-177329#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:48:08 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177329 I was recently introduced to a very interesting and eerie photo book project that is a collaboration between architectural photographer Adam Reynolds and fine art photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales – aptly named COUNTDOWN.Adam – who in addition to his client-commissioned architectural photography work – has photographed past projects like documenting Isreal’s bomb shelters.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/the-countdown-to-countdown-a-photo-book-exploring-cold-war-era-nuclear-sites-177329/feed 0 177329 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/iconic-architecture-meets-high-fashion-louis-kahns-salk-institute-hosts-louis-vuitton-fashion-show-177053 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/iconic-architecture-meets-high-fashion-louis-kahns-salk-institute-hosts-louis-vuitton-fashion-show-177053#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177053 Last month Louis Vuitton’s creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière, unveiled his 2023 Cruise Collection at one of America’s most iconic architectural locations, the Salk Institute designed by the legendary architect, Louis Kahn.  The first event of its kind to be hosted at the Salk Institute, the building’s travertine courtyard was converted into a temporary runway for the event. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/iconic-architecture-meets-high-fashion-louis-kahns-salk-institute-hosts-louis-vuitton-fashion-show-177053/feed 2 177053 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/story-of-an-image-woods-bagots-changsha-xiangjiang-fortune-finance-center-177106 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/story-of-an-image-woods-bagots-changsha-xiangjiang-fortune-finance-center-177106#respond Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:27:29 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177106 This edition of Story of an Image takes us to central China to photograph a large-scale mixed-use development designed by global architects, Woods Bagot.  We ended up staying on site for four and a half days to capture this skyline-defining project. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/story-of-an-image-woods-bagots-changsha-xiangjiang-fortune-finance-center-177106/feed 0 177106 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/runzi-zhu-offers-up-a-glimpse-inside-a-deserted-shanghai-during-its-ongoing-covid-lockdown-176931 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/runzi-zhu-offers-up-a-glimpse-inside-a-deserted-shanghai-during-its-ongoing-covid-lockdown-176931#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176931 While much of the world is learning to live with the virus, China is continuing to pursue its zero-COVID policy which has seen varying levels of lockdowns across the vast country. None more severe than the one taking place in Shanghai right now, where nearly all of its 26 million residents remain stuck at home in a lockdown that has made headlines across the globe.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/runzi-zhu-offers-up-a-glimpse-inside-a-deserted-shanghai-during-its-ongoing-covid-lockdown-176931/feed 2 176931 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/five-movies-that-every-architectural-photographer-should-watch-176521 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/five-movies-that-every-architectural-photographer-should-watch-176521#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176521 It is the escape scene at the end of Shawshank Redemption. Andy Dufresne stands in the rain, his arms outstretched, looking up into the night sky with the camera rising up above him as the music crescendos. Do you see it? It is cinematic moments like these that can become indelibly imprinted in our minds and both consciously and subconsciously influence and inspire our artistic choices and our communication of visual ideas.20 years ago I worked as a cinematographer in the film industry.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/five-movies-that-every-architectural-photographer-should-watch-176521/feed 9 176521 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/10-things-i-miss-about-being-an-architect-176341 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/10-things-i-miss-about-being-an-architect-176341#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176341 Last year I wrote an article entitled, Architecture Versus Photography as a Profession: 5 Takeaways a Year After the Transition that summarized some of my initial observations between working as an architect and then a photographer.  Since then, several of my architect friends and former colleagues have told me that they felt the article leaned a bit towards photography as my preferred profession. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/10-things-i-miss-about-being-an-architect-176341/feed 3 176341 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/story-of-an-image-tian-an-1000-trees-by-heatherwick-studio-176323 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/story-of-an-image-tian-an-1000-trees-by-heatherwick-studio-176323#respond Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176323 This edition of Story of an Image keeps us here in Shanghai and takes a look at a building that people seem to either love or hate:  Tian An 1000 Trees designed by London-based Heatherwick Studio.  This is the story of an image that was actually taken while on assignment to film the project. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/story-of-an-image-tian-an-1000-trees-by-heatherwick-studio-176323/feed 0 176323 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/an-overview-of-architectural-photography-awards-contests-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-your-work-recognized-175545 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/an-overview-of-architectural-photography-awards-contests-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-your-work-recognized-175545#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175545 As architectural photographers, we are not wanting for options to get our work recognized.  Awards for architectural photography are abundant, with new contests seemingly popping up each year.Last year was the first year that I decided to submit some of my work to these competitions.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/an-overview-of-architectural-photography-awards-contests-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-your-work-recognized-175545/feed 3 175545 https://apalmanac.com/business/a-behind-the-scenes-glimpse-into-how-design-within-reach-creates-images-for-its-products-175514 https://apalmanac.com/business/a-behind-the-scenes-glimpse-into-how-design-within-reach-creates-images-for-its-products-175514#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175514 Behind-the-scenes content is some of the most enjoyable and informative to consume in my opinion.  I love seeing how other photographers go about their business and find this is a great way to quickly pick up new ways of working that I may be able to incorporate into my own work.Along]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/a-behind-the-scenes-glimpse-into-how-design-within-reach-creates-images-for-its-products-175514/feed 2 175514 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/elegant-design-on-the-water-the-celebrity-edge-175435 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/elegant-design-on-the-water-the-celebrity-edge-175435#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175435 I absolutely love cruise vacations! For me, it’s the type of trip where I can mentally check out and worry about little to nothing at all. You have the ability to do as much or as little as you’d like, and on most cruise lines, the guests are treated like royalty.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/elegant-design-on-the-water-the-celebrity-edge-175435/feed 1 175435 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/back-up-one-of-the-simplest-techniques-for-improving-your-work-175188 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/back-up-one-of-the-simplest-techniques-for-improving-your-work-175188#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175188 Like all of you, I am constantly trying to push myself to improve as a photographer.  Honing our craft is paramount to our continued success and part of the fun of our profession.  With that in mind, this year I am looking forward to sharing ideas and techniques that have aided me in my ongoing pursuit of perfection. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/back-up-one-of-the-simplest-techniques-for-improving-your-work-175188/feed 4 175188 https://apalmanac.com/business/use-the-aia-asmps-guide-to-commissioning-architectural-photography-as-a-powerful-client-resource-175192 https://apalmanac.com/business/use-the-aia-asmps-guide-to-commissioning-architectural-photography-as-a-powerful-client-resource-175192#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:42:36 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175192 Images play a major role in defining how we come to know architecture and interiorspaces. Because photography is pivotal in understanding the built environment, choosing a professional to photograph your project is a most important consideration. -ASMP & AIA from their collaborative “Commissioning Architectural Photography” guideIf you’re an architectural photographer looking to have an excellent new year of jobs with good client experiences, communication, and expectations, we have an awesome tool for you!For]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/use-the-aia-asmps-guide-to-commissioning-architectural-photography-as-a-powerful-client-resource-175192/feed 7 175192 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-create-an-architectural-photography-book-budapest-edition-part-one-175016 https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-create-an-architectural-photography-book-budapest-edition-part-one-175016#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:19:43 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=175016 Just writing about my first book – Budapest Architecture – here makes my heart beat fast.Before I jump into sharing the how behind this project, I think it is important to tell you the why. Since you’re reading this post on Mike Kelley’s APALMANAC, I assume you’ve already come across his book New Architecture Los Angeles.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/how-to-create-an-architectural-photography-book-budapest-edition-part-one-175016/feed 3 175016 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/helene-binet-retrospective-opens-at-londons-royal-academy-137596 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/helene-binet-retrospective-opens-at-londons-royal-academy-137596#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=137596 Tasked with photographing and documenting spaces and structures mostly for commercial purposes, a lot of what is produced in our genre of photography will be hard pushed to be considered a work of art, especially considering its technical and sometimes rigid nature.Select]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/helene-binet-retrospective-opens-at-londons-royal-academy-137596/feed 1 137596 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/building-australias-tallest-skyscraper-melbournes-southbank-by-beulah-139760 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/building-australias-tallest-skyscraper-melbournes-southbank-by-beulah-139760#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=139760 Melbourne’s Southbank by Beulah Tower is poised to become the tallest building in the southern hemisphere once completed.  The two-tower megadevelopment will eventually rise to 366 meters (1,200 feet) and transform Australia’s ‘garden city.’ ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/building-australias-tallest-skyscraper-melbournes-southbank-by-beulah-139760/feed 1 139760 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/the-sound-of-ink-creative-directors-beauty-and-the-bit-share-their-cinematic-approach-to-3d-animation-78140 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/the-sound-of-ink-creative-directors-beauty-and-the-bit-share-their-cinematic-approach-to-3d-animation-78140#respond Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=78140 Visualizers and renderers get such bad rap within our industry.  Whether that stems from a concern of photographers becoming obsolete or simply ignorance on how much talent and skill some of these creatives possess – I really don’t know.  For me personally, I continue to be inspired by how the best visualizers in the game keep pushing the envelope, exploring new ways to showcase their clients’ yet-to-be-built projects. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/the-sound-of-ink-creative-directors-beauty-and-the-bit-share-their-cinematic-approach-to-3d-animation-78140/feed 0 78140