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Breaking Down Printing Concepts with Mitch Boyer from Nice Art Prints

Breaking Down Printing Concepts with Mitch Boyer from Nice Art Prints

by Dane Alonso
This is a shootout to the Nice Art Prints Youtube channel by Mitch Boyer. Unfortunately, I just discovered that the channel has not been updated since July 2020 due to business closure. However, it stands as one of the best resources out there for people interested in knowing more about printing.
Getting Published – A Conversation Between Taran Wilkhu and Nick Compton (Wallpaper*)

Getting Published – A Conversation Between Taran Wilkhu and Nick Compton (Wallpaper*)

by Veeral Patel
A few months ago I had interviewed Taran Wilkhu, an architectural photographer from London. In late November, he was part of a discussion with Nick Compton, the Senior Editor at Wallpaper* Magazine. The talk was hosted by Design District London.Whether you are a photographer, architect, or interior designer, we all have this innate desire to see our works in print.
Capture One 21: Big Update?

Capture One 21: Big Update?

by Dane Alonso
When it comes to RAW photo editing software there are two major players: Lightroom and Capture One. I am always open to learning new software and I have tried to transport my whole editing process from Lr to C1 a couple of times before. C1s latest upgrade had a lot of marketing around it, so I decided to check the new features.
The Story of an Image – SOM’s Sinar Mas Plaza in Shanghai

The Story of an Image – SOM’s Sinar Mas Plaza in Shanghai

by Justin Szeremeta
As I continue to mature as a photographer, I am finding that I learn most from fellow peers who share a more in-depth analysis about a single image – taking us through their thought process in how they constructed the image and why they chose a certain composition or a particular way to light the scene.
A Look Inside Nikolas Strugar’s 2020 Gold Coast Open House Films

A Look Inside Nikolas Strugar’s 2020 Gold Coast Open House Films

by Veeral Patel
Last weekend, in Gold Coast (Australia), we had the Open House and coincidently, it was the same weekend as the Open House New York and Chicago programs as well. I love the Open House programs as it gives you access to a lot of impressive buildings that generally wouldn’t be open to the general public.Due
When to Charge Separate Usage Fees

When to Charge Separate Usage Fees

by Brandon Vogts
The topic of usage fees remains at the top of the list of questions I observe among architectural photographers. Many of us concur that a “standard” license for a commercial client would typically include rights for the client to use the images on their own website, social media, local advertising, and for other purposes of self-promotion (some refer to this as a “publicity and collateral” license). However, where exactly to draw the line varies dramatically across the industry.
Why Great Architecture (And Photography!) Should Tell a Story – Ole Scheeren’s TED Talk

Why Great Architecture (And Photography!) Should Tell a Story – Ole Scheeren’s TED Talk

by Justin Szeremeta
German architect Ole Scheeren’s TED talk from a few years ago has inspired me both as an architect and a photographer.  Founder and principal of the architecture firm that bears his name, Büro Ole Scheeren, Scheeren’s talk underscores his belief that ‘form follows fiction’ and that buildings must do much more than simply provide form to accommodate functional needs. 
Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane; Exploring Ikea’s 70 Years of Catalogues

Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane; Exploring Ikea’s 70 Years of Catalogues

by Veeral Patel
Ikea founded in 1943 by 17-year old, Ingvar Kamprad, as a mail-order company selling office supplies in its infancy. Fast forward to today, it has become a global brand and spread across the world with 294 stores (owned by Ikea) in 40 countries. Over time, they have evolved to be known as the king of flat-pack furniture.
AI-Powered Sky Replacement Tool Coming to Adobe Photoshop

AI-Powered Sky Replacement Tool Coming to Adobe Photoshop

by Brandon Vogts
Sky replacements have long been standard practice in architectural photography. However, the existing tools to do so remain, in my opinion, somewhat haphazard. Some skies are an easy slam-dunk, capable of being replaced in a few clicks using something as simple as the Tragic Wand or Quick Selection tool.
Six Artists to Study for Architectural Photography

Six Artists to Study for Architectural Photography

by Dane Alonso
Knowing how to accurately represent space as seen by the human eye into a bidimensional media is relatively new. Early art depictions tend to focus on the spiritual and not on a literal representation of the world. Size and proportion of the subjects responded to hierarchy levels.
Architecture and Chill: The Built Space in Films

Architecture and Chill: The Built Space in Films

by Dane Alonso
I must confess that I have never pressed the record button on my camera. Lately, the growing number of video platforms and the demand for architectural video has made me think twice about dabbling in video. Watching or re-watching films paying special attention to the role of architecture is a powerful tool and source of inspiration available to anyone interested in both architectural photography and video.In
No More Tall Buildings: China Declares an End to the Skyscraper Era

No More Tall Buildings: China Declares an End to the Skyscraper Era

by Justin Szeremeta
I am absolutely infatuated with tall buildings.  Mike Kelley has his airplanes, I’ve got my skyscrapers.  Or so I thought.  For more than two decades, China (where I am based) has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of constructed high-rise buildings, but alas we may be seeing the end of an era for skyscrapers in the Middle Kingdom. 
Hilla and Bernd Becher: Pioneers of Industrial Landscape Photography

Hilla and Bernd Becher: Pioneers of Industrial Landscape Photography

by Dane Alonso
Imagine being on the frontline of the 20th-century transition in the artistic world of photography. From the pristine landscapes captured by Ansel Adams to man-altered landscapes through industry and construction, there was so much changing in the world.
The Problem With Hyper Real Renders (And Photographs!)

The Problem With Hyper Real Renders (And Photographs!)

by Mike Kelley
This short and poignant video by the B1M highlights the increasing propensity for renders to exaggerate the truth, leading to disappointed clients and impossible design goals for projects. Not only do these renders mislead the public, setting them (us!)
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