https://apalmanac.com A resource for working professional photographers and design industry professionals featuring news, commentary, equipment resources, and original articles Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:28:04 +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/commentary/where-is-the-architectural-photography-almanac-going-182763 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/where-is-the-architectural-photography-almanac-going-182763#comments Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:17:03 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182763 You’ve probably noticed that things have been a little quiet around here recently. I definitely understand and feel it as well! With that in mind thought I’d share a few major updates about the current and future of Architecture Photography Almanac as we wrap on our …wait for it… fifth year in operation.Welcome]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/where-is-the-architectural-photography-almanac-going-182763/feed 1 182763 https://apalmanac.com/business/architectural-photographer-dan-francis-explores-the-butterfly-effect-within-his-business-182648 https://apalmanac.com/business/architectural-photographer-dan-francis-explores-the-butterfly-effect-within-his-business-182648#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:28:13 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182648 Rumor has it that there is one man holding a Master’s degree in Photography way out in Fargo, North Dakota, and that man is Dan Francis. Dan was a photography instructor for 8 years, and works as an architectural and fine art photographer these days.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/architectural-photographer-dan-francis-explores-the-butterfly-effect-within-his-business-182648/feed 0 182648 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/devitt-kelley-finland-workshop-2023-182546 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/devitt-kelley-finland-workshop-2023-182546#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:58:41 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182546 When an American photographer I had come to know purely through the ‘gram suggested we run a workshop on a remote island in the Finnish Archipelago, I was living in a very surreal time, the world was in the middle of a global pandemic, twerking was all over Tik Tok, oxygen tanks were being buried in backyards in India, and people were baking sourdough with reckless abandon.No]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/devitt-kelley-finland-workshop-2023-182546/feed 3 182546 https://apalmanac.com/business/what-makes-a-great-client-180351 https://apalmanac.com/business/what-makes-a-great-client-180351#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180351 If you’ve been in this photography game for any amount of time, you most likely have some clients that you love, and perhaps a few who you’d be happy to never meet again. Having high-quality clients is the bedrock of a fruitful career. Without clients, photography is just your hobby. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/what-makes-a-great-client-180351/feed 0 180351 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/you-dont-need-a-tilt-shift-lens-for-architecture-photography-181843 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/you-dont-need-a-tilt-shift-lens-for-architecture-photography-181843#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181843 Before I get into this, I need to put out a disclaimer – this article and video aren’t meant to throw shade at tilt-shift lenses. I love tilt-shift lenses. In fact, I own 3 of them. The whole idea for this topic came from seeing multiple condescending comments directed at newbie photographers, trying to make them feel inequitable because they didn’t use a TS lens!]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/you-dont-need-a-tilt-shift-lens-for-architecture-photography-181843/feed 14 181843 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/mastering-haze-farzads-nifty-technique-for-controlling-artificial-lights-181513 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/mastering-haze-farzads-nifty-technique-for-controlling-artificial-lights-181513#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181513 Back in March, Farzad of Nimkat Studio based in Tehran reached out to me with something intriguing. He mentioned an efficient technique to eliminate haze and crazy highlights in interior photography. And just last week, he finally shared the video with me.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/mastering-haze-farzads-nifty-technique-for-controlling-artificial-lights-181513/feed 4 181513 https://apalmanac.com/business/dennis-radermacher-shares-his-solutions-for-architectural-photography-data-management-with-his-three-places-system-181439 https://apalmanac.com/business/dennis-radermacher-shares-his-solutions-for-architectural-photography-data-management-with-his-three-places-system-181439#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181439 Architectural photographer and helpful tip sharer Dennis Radermacher used to be an IT systems engineer before he jumped ship to photography. He knows that as artists, we don’t necessarily love thinking or talking about mundane office tasks like backups and data management.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/dennis-radermacher-shares-his-solutions-for-architectural-photography-data-management-with-his-three-places-system-181439/feed 2 181439 https://apalmanac.com/business/marnie-hawson-challenges-architectural-photographers-to-use-their-businesses-for-good-180190 https://apalmanac.com/business/marnie-hawson-challenges-architectural-photographers-to-use-their-businesses-for-good-180190#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180190 As photographers, we spend a great deal of time thinking about how we can make money. In her latest journal article, photographer Marnie Hawson challenges us to think about how we can use our money. Marnie Hawson is an environmental scientist turned architectural and interiors photographer.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/marnie-hawson-challenges-architectural-photographers-to-use-their-businesses-for-good-180190/feed 4 180190 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/is-there-a-place-for-architectural-photography-during-a-full-scale-war-179980 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/is-there-a-place-for-architectural-photography-during-a-full-scale-war-179980#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179980 A year ago, I hesitated to answer this difficult question with a fairly obvious answer for a long time.Is there any place for such a business in a country where all the processes of peaceful life have slowed down or stopped normal activities of a peaceful life?My]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/is-there-a-place-for-architectural-photography-during-a-full-scale-war-179980/feed 14 179980 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/interviews/architectural-photography-and-nfts-a-revised-bold-new-world-with-intention-178896 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/architectural-photography-and-nfts-a-revised-bold-new-world-with-intention-178896#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=178896 In the summer of 2022, a lot of buzz and hype was created around AI visual generator tools that would allow enthusiasts to create images simply by describing them with keywords. Artificial intelligence research firm OpenAI conducted a wide-scale beta test of DALL-E, a cutting-edge software that creates images from textual descriptions (APA writer Kyrre Sundal shows a great example of its functionality here).Before]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/architectural-photography-and-nfts-a-revised-bold-new-world-with-intention-178896/feed 0 178896 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/commentary/adam-taylor-teaches-11-unconventional-aspects-of-becoming-a-better-photographer-177930 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/adam-taylor-teaches-11-unconventional-aspects-of-becoming-a-better-photographer-177930#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177930 You might know Oahu-based Architectural photographer Adam Taylor from his “License Your Photos” course, marketing email templates, or other educational bits. Adam shared his newest video with us – “11 Unconventional Tips to Becoming a Better Photographer,” and it is definitely worth checking out.I]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/adam-taylor-teaches-11-unconventional-aspects-of-becoming-a-better-photographer-177930/feed 1 177930 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/check-out-this-lightroom-tips-and-tricks-compilation-177650 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/check-out-this-lightroom-tips-and-tricks-compilation-177650#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177650 Youtube can be a great learning source for photographers, however, I find that the algorithm constantly recommends click-bait videos with yelling presenters that might not be for everyone. Last week I stumbled upon a video worth sharing by Landscape Photographer Christian Möhrle in which he compiles Lightroom tips and tricks in a comprehensive way.The]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/check-out-this-lightroom-tips-and-tricks-compilation-177650/feed 1 177650 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/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/interviews/get-to-know-joe-fletcher-on-the-second-studio-podcast-177060 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/get-to-know-joe-fletcher-on-the-second-studio-podcast-177060#comments Tue, 31 May 2022 14:34:52 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=177060 Joe Fletcher is arguably one of the most admired architectural photographers, and – rightfully so – his work is held in high regard. His photographs are mesmerizing – infused with a sense of place and time, thoughtfully composed, and beautifully lit.]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/get-to-know-joe-fletcher-on-the-second-studio-podcast-177060/feed 1 177060 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/commentary/how-to-turn-your-imposter-syndrome-into-a-motivating-force-for-good-176785 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/how-to-turn-your-imposter-syndrome-into-a-motivating-force-for-good-176785#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:28:59 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176785 As I sit here about to enter the fourth week of mandatory stay-at-home lockdown in Shanghai, I have had a lot of time to think about where I am in my career as a photographer and inevitably, scroll through social media to compare where my perceived competitors are as well.  ]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/how-to-turn-your-imposter-syndrome-into-a-motivating-force-for-good-176785/feed 0 176785 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/a-design-icon-the-cesca-chair-176684 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/a-design-icon-the-cesca-chair-176684#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176684 Dubbed one of the most important chairs of the 20th century, the Cesca chair quickly became a design icon, showcased in museum collections and movie sets across the globe. Born out of the German art school, the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer conceived of the chair (then called the B-32) in the late 1920s. ]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/a-design-icon-the-cesca-chair-176684/feed 1 176684 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/commentary/communicating-a-desired-look-with-your-clients-176512 https://apalmanac.com/commentary/communicating-a-desired-look-with-your-clients-176512#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176512 My career began some 20 years ago as a staff photographer for an advertising agency. I was a part of countless brand discoveries where we started from scratch and developed a company’s brand strategy. The style of photography was selected to match the brand that had been devised based on market research, customer analytics, demographics, unique selling propositions and what would resonate on an emotional level to inspire a consumer to buy.]]> https://apalmanac.com/commentary/communicating-a-desired-look-with-your-clients-176512/feed 6 176512 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/business/the-power-of-community-amongst-architectural-photographers-176227 https://apalmanac.com/business/the-power-of-community-amongst-architectural-photographers-176227#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=176227 Like many, I started my photography business without a clue of where I wanted to take it, without a support system, and quite frankly, without enough cash in my bank accounts. I was a frustrated artist in a dead-end job, looking to create a brighter future for myself.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/the-power-of-community-amongst-architectural-photographers-176227/feed 4 176227 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