Commentary

Architecture that Endures: Capturing Shanghai’s Long Museum Six Years On

Architecture that Endures: Capturing Shanghai’s Long Museum Six Years On

by Justin Szeremeta
When it comes to public architecture, photographers are typically tasked with capturing a building prior to it becoming fully operational or occupied.  This makes sense in many ways.  Larger scale architecture can take years of effort to realize, and architecture firms rightfully want to start integrating photos of the building into their marketing efforts as quickly as possible. 
Stop Emailing Rate Sheets

Stop Emailing Rate Sheets

by Brandon Vogts
How many times have you received an inquiry from a potential client that, in the first message, includes something along the lines of, “What are your prices?” or, “Can you please send your rate sheet?” When this happens, do you typically reply with a PDF that outlines your entire pricing structure, or perhaps refer them to a page on your website?
Personal Projects by Two Singaporean Photographers Explore the City-state’s Diverse Heritage and Collective Identity

Personal Projects by Two Singaporean Photographers Explore the City-state’s Diverse Heritage and Collective Identity

by Justin Szeremeta
As the pandemic brought on by COVID-19 rages on, traveling beyond our city limits (or perhaps even our living rooms) remains an unlikely reality, at least in the short term.  Given that many of us are stuck at home, with more free time on our hands than we’re used to, I wanted to share a couple of photographers’ personal projects dedicated to showcasing the role architecture can play in crafting our sense of ‘home.’    
Pictures That Move: An In-depth Look At Making Films About Architecture

Pictures That Move: An In-depth Look At Making Films About Architecture

by Jim Stephenson
Architecture and the moving image, and of course photography and the moving image, have a long, intertwined history. By the turn of the 19th Century, the technology that the early photography pioneers were still experimenting with had progressed to the point at which they could record a series of stills in an incredibly short amount of time, and play them back to animate the sequence.
Archiporn – Is Social Media Killing Architecture?

Archiporn – Is Social Media Killing Architecture?

by Veeral Patel
Representation of architecture in social media is becoming more and more prevalent, as there is a trend where an architect or interior designer will design a space that will be more Instagrammble in the pursuit of getting likes. In this episode of Archimarathon, hosts Kevin Hui and Andrew Maynard both discuss how projects are now represented solely through the hero image rather than through architectural drawings in social media. 
Beautified China – Kris Provoost Celebrates the Architectural Ambition of a Nation

Beautified China – Kris Provoost Celebrates the Architectural Ambition of a Nation

by Justin Szeremeta
In his recently published book, Beautified China:  The Architectural Revolution, Belgian photographer Kris Provoost carefully curates dozens of the nation’s most spectacular architectural wonders.  Focused on showcasing iconic projects dating back to the lead-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the book is a photo essay providing an abstracted, stylized glimpse into some of the China’s boldest, most dynamic buildings that collectively make up what Provoost dubs ‘the architectural revolution.’  
Extraordinary Black Architects To Learn About

Extraordinary Black Architects To Learn About

by Lexi Taciak
From the stairs that Rocky Balboa ran in his training montage, to homes of Hollywood celebrities, to some of the most iconic public projects in the world, Black and African American architects have designed many of the architectural icons and integral buildings that we see and use every day.Household
A Documentary Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture in Los Angeles

A Documentary Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture in Los Angeles

by Veeral Patel
Architecturally, speaking Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) is a name that resonates with most people and perhaps it is due to his one of his many notable projects the iconic Guggenheim Museum in New York. He had started his architectural practice in the suburb of Oak Park in Chicago, specialising in the design of prairie styled homes. 
Good News From Central Europe: Business Is Beginning to Come Back

Good News From Central Europe: Business Is Beginning to Come Back

by György Palkó
I hope everyone has been able to stay healthy through these past few months and that you’re looking forward to working again. Over the last few weeks, as restrictions have been relaxed here in Hungary, it feels wonderful to be able to get out and shoot, even if precautions and distancing have kept things a little bit different than normal.I
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (me) RIPS HIS PHOTOS TO SHREDS! (He Shouldn’t Have Agreed to This!)

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (me) RIPS HIS PHOTOS TO SHREDS! (He Shouldn’t Have Agreed to This!)

by Mike Kelley
That’s more or less the title of a YouTube video I did with Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto DOT COM! I know, I know, Jared and I probably couldn’t be on further ends of the personality spectrum with his outgoing rambunctious videos vs my somewhat quiet and reserved personality but the end result is a pretty great educational video for someone just getting started in architectural photography (or someone who wants to watch Jared get very politely shredded!)I’ve
The Best Architecture Photography Instagram Accounts To Follow

The Best Architecture Photography Instagram Accounts To Follow

by Mike Kelley
Most of us are loafing around on our phones more than ever due to COVID-19, myself included. I’ve always thought it would be fun to put together a list of the best architecture photography instagram accounts to follow, so today the inspiration struck and I’ve decided to put everything in one easy list for you to check out.I’ve
A Rare Glimpse Into Santiago Calatrava’s Creative Process With Alexandra Liveris

A Rare Glimpse Into Santiago Calatrava’s Creative Process With Alexandra Liveris

by Veeral Patel
Recently, I discovered a short film called Private View: Santiago Calatrava by New York-based filmmaker Alexandra Liveris, which affords a rare glimpse into the mind behind some of the world’s most famous pieces of architecture. Earlier this year when I had interviewed Art Sanchez, part of the conversation was focused around the second half of his business: videography.
Why I Haven’t Worked in Four Months (And Why I’m Getting Back Surgery)

Why I Haven’t Worked in Four Months (And Why I’m Getting Back Surgery)

by Mike Kelley
For the last decade, I’ve been dealing with varying levels of on-again, off-again back pain and the associated frustrations that come along with it. From almost non-existent to “I literally can’t even get out of bed,” the pain has been with me in some form daily, affecting work, relationships, and so much more.
How Do You Pronounce APAlmanac? Do We Have a Conundrum Here?

How Do You Pronounce APAlmanac? Do We Have a Conundrum Here?

by Mike Kelley
I was recently talking to my mother and she said she was enjoying the blog – what was it called? Apple-maniac? Damnit, mom! And she’s not alone – I’ve had a few people bring it up in conversation, so I want to pose a couple questions to our excellent readership and settle the most important debate of our time.The
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