Architecture

Tilt-Shift Lenses: Why Are They so Expensive?

Tilt-Shift Lenses: Why Are They so Expensive?

by Usman Dawood
Architectural photography isn’t exactly the cheapest profession to get into. The amount of money that we invest in building this particular kind of business is significantly greater than many other genres of photography. Unfortunately, the current price of tilt-shift lenses doesn’t help very much in this regard.
Why Every Architectural Photographer Needs a ColorChecker Passport

Why Every Architectural Photographer Needs a ColorChecker Passport

by Usman Dawood
One of the things that I’ve struggled with as an architectural photographer is managing color. This is especially true when shooting interiors because most interiors tend to have a wide range of different colors and shades. For a long time, I’ve been using the ColorChecker Passport and recently X-Rite released their new version 2; so I decided to cover this subject again.
How To Create An Architecture Photography Book: Part One

How To Create An Architecture Photography Book: Part One

by Mike Kelley
For some reason photographers are obsessed with being published, I am a photographer, ergo, am obsessed with being published. It feels good, it looks pretty, and it makes your photographs real,  as in a tangible thing that other people hold and look at and say “wow” like Owen Wilson. 
Interviewing Brooke Holm: Seamlessly Blending Art and Architecture

Interviewing Brooke Holm: Seamlessly Blending Art and Architecture

by Mike Kelley
Brooke Holm has carved out a successful career for herself shooting exactly what she wants, where she wants, and the results are beautiful. She effortlessly blends personal fine art projects with interior and architectural commissioned works in a sublime and delicate style, becoming a highly sought-after photographer in markets around the world.
The Most Powerful Compositional Tool: The One Point Perspective

The Most Powerful Compositional Tool: The One Point Perspective

by Mike Kelley
It’s a question I find myself explaining over and over again to aspiring photographers and it’s quite simply one of the most powerful tools available for improving the compositions and quality of your photography. It’s not even limited to architectural photography either, in fact artists and photographers alike benefit from taking advantage of the one point perspective.
The Ultimate Geared Head Review: Arca Swiss D4 vs C1 Cube

The Ultimate Geared Head Review: Arca Swiss D4 vs C1 Cube

by Mike Kelley
There are really only two tripod heads to consider if you want to use the best of the best: the Arca Swiss D4 and the Arca Swiss C1 Cube. The worst thing about them is you’re spending over a thousand dollars on something that doesn’t actually make you a better photographer, but the best thing about them is that they make it so much easier to take pictures I don’t even know how I’d begin to go back to the cheaper options.
Understanding Your Clients: What Does an Interior Designer Actually do?

Understanding Your Clients: What Does an Interior Designer Actually do?

by Mike Kelley
I’d love to pretend that this goes without saying, but it’s incredibly important to actually understand what our clients do in order to deliver the best possible images to them. There is so much more goes into interior design than just making a space “pretty,” especially when you are considering commercial, civic, and other large-scale projects.
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