Architecture

Story of an Image – Tian An 1000 Trees by Heatherwick Studio

Story of an Image – Tian An 1000 Trees by Heatherwick Studio

by Justin Szeremeta
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. 
Working While My Wife Tanned in the Sun – The Celebrity Edge

Working While My Wife Tanned in the Sun – The Celebrity Edge

by Matthew Anderson
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.
Back Up! One of the Simplest Techniques for Improving Your Work

Back Up! One of the Simplest Techniques for Improving Your Work

by Justin Szeremeta
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. 
Use the AIA & ASMP’s Guide to Commissioning Architectural Photography as a Powerful Client Resource

Use the AIA & ASMP’s Guide to Commissioning Architectural Photography as a Powerful Client Resource

by Lexi Taciak
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
How To Create An Architectural Photography Book – Budapest Edition: Part One

How To Create An Architectural Photography Book – Budapest Edition: Part One

by György Palkó
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.
Hélène Binet Retrospective Opens at London’s Royal Academy

Hélène Binet Retrospective Opens at London’s Royal Academy

by Ramon Portelli
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
‘The Sound of Ink’ – Creative Directors, Beauty and the Bit, Share Their Cinematic Approach to 3D Animation

‘The Sound of Ink’ – Creative Directors, Beauty and the Bit, Share Their Cinematic Approach to 3D Animation

by Justin Szeremeta
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. 
The Story of an Image – Foxconn Shanghai Headquarters by KRIS YAO | ARTECH

The Story of an Image – Foxconn Shanghai Headquarters by KRIS YAO | ARTECH

by Justin Szeremeta
This latest edition of Story of an Image brings us back to Shanghai as we take a look at an image from a commissioned shoot of Foxconn’s Headquarters building designed by KRIS YAO | ARTECH.  The spotlighted image ended up being the final piece of a puzzle to placing the building in its context for the viewer. 
5 Basics of Architecture Photography

5 Basics of Architecture Photography

by Matthew Anderson
There a several famous sports-related quotes related to basics and fundamentals, but to paraphrase many of them…to become a highly skilled master of your craft, you have to master the basics. Several years ago when I photographed my first architecture-related job (it was a modest property for a real estate listing), I honestly had no idea what I was doing.
The Inextricable Bond Between the Olympics and its Architecture

The Inextricable Bond Between the Olympics and its Architecture

by Justin Szeremeta
It’s (finally) Olympics time again, and you know what that means – it’s time to talk Olympics venue architecture – a topic fraught with divergent opinions on whether or not it makes sense to hold the games (and thus house said games) in a different city every couple of years. 
The Story of an Image – GMP’s Bund SOHO

The Story of an Image – GMP’s Bund SOHO

by Justin Szeremeta
This edition of Story of an Image is not necessarily a showcase of how you should go about creating a beautiful image, but rather an exercise in being resourceful if you ever find yourself unprepared and without the proper tools.  This is the story of a somewhat random outing in Shanghai which led to the creation of one of my favorite images I have ever taken. 
Rural Studio: Love Stories – A Documentary by Filmmaker Dave Anderson and Photographer Tim Hursley

Rural Studio: Love Stories – A Documentary by Filmmaker Dave Anderson and Photographer Tim Hursley

by Justin Szeremeta
With Independence Day in America having just passed, I was feeling nostalgic when considering what I wanted to share with our audience this month.  I decided to go back to my academic roots.  Being from the South, I recalled how nearby Auburn University’s Rural Studio, and in particular its visionary co-founder, Samuel ‘Sambo’ Mockbee, were so inspirational to me during my architecture studies way back when. 
Eames: The Architect and the Painter

Eames: The Architect and the Painter

by Justin Szeremeta
Icons of the modernist movement, Charles and Ray Eames, taught us to see the world differently.  “Eventually, everything connects – people, ideas, objects…the quality of the connections is the key to quality” Charles Eames famously stated.  Over their remarkable career, the Eames cultivated a design process where ‘learning by doing’ was their mantra and who vowed to never to delegate understanding. 
Shanghai Undressed – Exposing the Mega-City’s Skyscrapers in Their Natural Habitat

Shanghai Undressed – Exposing the Mega-City’s Skyscrapers in Their Natural Habitat

by Justin Szeremeta
Shanghai is known for its glitz and glamor – a showpiece city exemplifying China’s thriving economy and emergence as a global superpower.  Its iconic skyline defines the city internationally and, compared to some of its ancient counterparts, many of which have rich histories dating back thousands of years, Shanghai is a Chinese city that is sometimes thought of as having little history at all. 
Attend The 17th Annual Venice Biennale This Summer

Attend The 17th Annual Venice Biennale This Summer

by Lexi Taciak
It’s time for the 17th annual Venice Biennale! May 22nd through November 21st 2021, the Biennale Architettura explores the theme “How Will We Live Together?” can be attended in Venice, Giardini, and Arsenale. The Biennale features international architecture and is curated by Lebanese architect Hashim Sarkisand.“We
See The Power Structures Exhibition In Person This June

See The Power Structures Exhibition In Person This June

by Lexi Taciak
Power Structures is a new photographic exhibition co-curated by architectural photographer Luke O’Donovan and architect/urban planner and photographer Francisco Ibáñez Hantke. The exhibition focuses on how socioeconomic and political structures shape the built environment and the far-reaching footprint of urban expansion.
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