https://apalmanac.com A resource for working professional photographers and design industry professionals featuring news, commentary, equipment resources, and original articles Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:05:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 156681027 https://apalmanac.com/gear/behold-canons-newest-releases-the-eos-r1-and-eos-r5-mk-ii-186172 https://apalmanac.com/gear/behold-canons-newest-releases-the-eos-r1-and-eos-r5-mk-ii-186172#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:05:17 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=186172 This fine Wednesday morning, the world woke up to Canon’s much-anticipated new releases — the EOS R1 and EOS R5 MK II. The new iterations of these two mirrorless behemoths both have processor, autofocus, and video upgrades.The R1 is Canon’s flagship and boasts speed and focus but at a higher price tag ($6,299) and a bulkier body.The]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/behold-canons-newest-releases-the-eos-r1-and-eos-r5-mk-ii-186172/feed 0 186172 https://apalmanac.com/gear/introducing-the-new-arca-swiss-pico-system-185749 https://apalmanac.com/gear/introducing-the-new-arca-swiss-pico-system-185749#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:42:03 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=185749 The Arca Swiss Pico is a new addition to the line of technical cameras by Arca Swiss, renowned for their precision and quality in camera and tripod systems. Pico has been designed as a compact and lightweight view camera, aimed at professional photographers who require precise control over their images, particularly needing shift and tilt functionalities.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/introducing-the-new-arca-swiss-pico-system-185749/feed 0 185749 https://apalmanac.com/gear/smallrig-and-potato-jet-have-presented-a-new-and-unconventional-tripod-185264 https://apalmanac.com/gear/smallrig-and-potato-jet-have-presented-a-new-and-unconventional-tripod-185264#comments Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=185264 Although this intriguing new tripod was designed with video creators in mind, it may also interest architectural photographers! This SmallRig x Potato Jet collaboration dubbed the “Tribex Hydraulic Carbon Fiber Tripod” stands out for its very fast and simple leg extension and leveling mechanism.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/smallrig-and-potato-jet-have-presented-a-new-and-unconventional-tripod-185264/feed 1 185264 https://apalmanac.com/gear/why-is-the-new-nikon-zf-an-interesting-camera-182407 https://apalmanac.com/gear/why-is-the-new-nikon-zf-an-interesting-camera-182407#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:24:10 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182407 Nikon has introduced a new mirrorless camera with a retro style. It’s a body that pays homage to the iconic analog FM2 model and bears a strong resemblance to the Z fc model introduced in 2021, featuring an APS-C sensor. Why might this model be of interest to architectural photographers?Pixel]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/why-is-the-new-nikon-zf-an-interesting-camera-182407/feed 0 182407 https://apalmanac.com/gear/fujifilm-tilt-shift-lenses-and-more-officially-announced-182189 https://apalmanac.com/gear/fujifilm-tilt-shift-lenses-and-more-officially-announced-182189#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:09:45 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182189 The Fujifilm GFX100s is a great camera for architectural photography. Many photographers use it in combination with shift lenses from other manufacturers. Thanks to adapters, we can use products from Canon, Nikon, or Laowa, for example. However, we have all been eagerly waiting for the long-promised native Fuji shift lenses.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/fujifilm-tilt-shift-lenses-and-more-officially-announced-182189/feed 1 182189 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/london-architectural-photographers-dont-miss-ribas-wide-angle-view-exhibit-182162 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/london-architectural-photographers-dont-miss-ribas-wide-angle-view-exhibit-182162#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182162 RIBA showcases revolutionary 60s magazine series Manplan that speaks to social issues of todayThe Royal Institute of British Architects is putting on a new exhibit called Wide Angle View that explores architecture as a social space and features very compelling photography from the 60s magazine series Manplan featured in Architectural Review.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/london-architectural-photographers-dont-miss-ribas-wide-angle-view-exhibit-182162/feed 1 182162 https://apalmanac.com/business/if-there-is-one-instagram-account-you-follow-i-hope-its-aphotoeditor-182029 https://apalmanac.com/business/if-there-is-one-instagram-account-you-follow-i-hope-its-aphotoeditor-182029#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:02:25 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=182029 We’re coming in hot with a quick PSA today about an Instagram account that you should be following as a professional photographer. Chock full of information, stats, and intel about the industry, Rob Haggart’s @aphotoeditor account is a fascinating litmus test regarding pricing, business trends, and best practices across various fields of photography — architecture and interiors included.]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/if-there-is-one-instagram-account-you-follow-i-hope-its-aphotoeditor-182029/feed 0 182029 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/tony-kuypers-luminosity-masking-plugin-gets-upgraded-to-tk9-181816 https://apalmanac.com/post-production/tony-kuypers-luminosity-masking-plugin-gets-upgraded-to-tk9-181816#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181816 When I set out to pick a luminosity masking plugin for Photoshop a few years ago, I was pretty overwhelmed by the amount of options out there. It seemed like every photographer recommended a different plugin, and as someone with major analysis paralysis and decision fatigue, I finally decided just to pick one and get on with it.]]> https://apalmanac.com/post-production/tony-kuypers-luminosity-masking-plugin-gets-upgraded-to-tk9-181816/feed 1 181816 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/arch-photo-pods-season-1-comes-to-a-close-catch-these-inspiring-interviews-with-photographers-brian-berkowitz-and-garett-buell-181750 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/arch-photo-pods-season-1-comes-to-a-close-catch-these-inspiring-interviews-with-photographers-brian-berkowitz-and-garett-buell-181750#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:01:29 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181750 A few weeks ago we shared a bit about Jordan Power’s architectural photography podcast Arch Photo Pod, a limited series of interviews with folks from the architectural photography community. Since our post, Jordan has released the last two episodes — episode 7 with APA Project of the Week veteran and luxury retail photographer Brian Berkowitz, and more recently episode 8 with Garett Buell who has shared such great insight with APA readers in the past with his tiny house Project of the Week, and contributions to the massive You Should Be Charging Licensing Fees for Publication Use of Your Images article.Jordan]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/arch-photo-pods-season-1-comes-to-a-close-catch-these-inspiring-interviews-with-photographers-brian-berkowitz-and-garett-buell-181750/feed 0 181750 https://apalmanac.com/gear/score-tons-of-great-discounted-gear-at-bh-today-for-their-summer-tech-deals-181665 https://apalmanac.com/gear/score-tons-of-great-discounted-gear-at-bh-today-for-their-summer-tech-deals-181665#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:28:30 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181665 Like most other retailers this week, our favorite gear store B&H is running a massive summer sale today. There are a ton of deals on gear, from SD and CF cards to displays, DJI drones, medium format Fuji camera bodies, and everything in between.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/score-tons-of-great-discounted-gear-at-bh-today-for-their-summer-tech-deals-181665/feed 0 181665 https://apalmanac.com/gear/smallrig-wants-your-feedback-as-they-design-their-new-production-cart-181475 https://apalmanac.com/gear/smallrig-wants-your-feedback-as-they-design-their-new-production-cart-181475#respond Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181475 Many architectural photographers use “video camera” carts. These small production carts with wheels allow you to comfortably transport a lot of equipment, especially when working with flashes and grip equipment. It is also a very good option for working with a computer in tethering mode.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/smallrig-wants-your-feedback-as-they-design-their-new-production-cart-181475/feed 0 181475 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/get-to-know-the-lives-and-businesses-of-your-fellow-photographers-in-jordan-powerss-new-podcast-181465 https://apalmanac.com/interviews/get-to-know-the-lives-and-businesses-of-your-fellow-photographers-in-jordan-powerss-new-podcast-181465#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181465 Looking for something to keep you company on your long editing days or drive to your next shoot? Jordan Powers has released a new architectural photography geared podcast called Arch Photo Pod. In Arch Photo Pod, Jordan sits down with other architectural and interior photographers on his travels and chats a bit about their backgrounds, their businesses, and lives.Here’s]]> https://apalmanac.com/interviews/get-to-know-the-lives-and-businesses-of-your-fellow-photographers-in-jordan-powerss-new-podcast-181465/feed 1 181465 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/check-out-jim-stephensons-the-architect-has-left-the-building-at-riba-this-summer-181412 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/check-out-jim-stephensons-the-architect-has-left-the-building-at-riba-this-summer-181412#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:23 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181412 Architectural photographer and filmmaker Jim Stephenson has a thought-provoking, dual-screen exhibit at the Royal Institute of British Architects‘ London Festival of Architecture this summer. The film is essentially a lesson in people-watching in post-occupancy architecture and explores how humans interact with the spaces they are immersed in, whether as intended or not.The]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/check-out-jim-stephensons-the-architect-has-left-the-building-at-riba-this-summer-181412/feed 1 181412 https://apalmanac.com/business/scotus-win-for-photographers-181294 https://apalmanac.com/business/scotus-win-for-photographers-181294#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181294 On May 18th, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in the case of Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith. In a 7-2 vote, the Court ruled in favor of photographer Lynn Goldsmith, finding that pop artist Andy Warhol had infringed Goldsmith’s copyright in a photo she took of the music artist Prince in 1981. The outcome of the case hinged largely on the Andy Warhol Foundation’s assertion that Warhol’s use of the photo constituted “fair use.”]]> https://apalmanac.com/business/scotus-win-for-photographers-181294/feed 1 181294 https://apalmanac.com/gear/nikon-z8-announced-for-pre-order-181139 https://apalmanac.com/gear/nikon-z8-announced-for-pre-order-181139#comments Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:04 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=181139 For some time now, it has become popular to claim that Nikon has overslept the transition from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, and some even predict the end of the company. Nikon, with the introduction of the well-received Z9, showed that they still know how to build great cameras for professionals that even set new standards in certain fields.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/nikon-z8-announced-for-pre-order-181139/feed 4 181139 https://apalmanac.com/gear/is-this-the-end-of-digital-backs-180895 https://apalmanac.com/gear/is-this-the-end-of-digital-backs-180895#comments Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180895 Produced for more than 20 years, Swiss-made Alpa cameras are renowned for their precision, construction quality and high price. They are designed to work with medium format digital backs and specifically mounted lenses from Rodenstock and Schneider.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/is-this-the-end-of-digital-backs-180895/feed 11 180895 https://apalmanac.com/gear/leofoto-announces-new-geared-products-180683 https://apalmanac.com/gear/leofoto-announces-new-geared-products-180683#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180683 Architectural photographers are probably following the news in the small specialist geared head market with interest. In a space that has been dominated by Manfrotto and Arca Swiss for, as far as I can tell, decades, the Chinese brand Leofoto emerged a few years ago.]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/leofoto-announces-new-geared-products-180683/feed 6 180683 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-project-of-the-year-award-winners-180609 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-project-of-the-year-award-winners-180609#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180609 At last, we’ve reached our final category of winners to announce – the 2022 Project of the Year award. Project of the Year is our most highly rewarded category, with a cash prize of $2500 USD going to the winner along with our Project of the Year Award Winner trophy, while the runner-up receives $500 USD and our slightly smaller (but still awesome) 2nd place trophy.]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-project-of-the-year-award-winners-180609/feed 2 180609 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-photo-of-the-year-award-winners-180570 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-photo-of-the-year-award-winners-180570#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180570 It’s time to announce the winners of the 2022 Photo of the Year Award! The Photo of the Year Award is one of the most simple and straightforward categories in our Architectural Photography Awards. We asked photographers to submit their defining photographs of 2022.]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-photo-of-the-year-award-winners-180570/feed 0 180570 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-early-career-and-emerging-talent-architectural-photography-award-winners-180542 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-early-career-and-emerging-talent-architectural-photography-award-winners-180542#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180542 It’s time to announce the official winners of the 2022 Early Career and Emerging Talent Award! The Early Career and Emerging Talent category is the APA Award’s most entered and most competitive category. Just like last year, we are blown away by the talent and hard work of all the new architectural photographers out there.]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/the-2022-early-career-and-emerging-talent-architectural-photography-award-winners-180542/feed 0 180542 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-official-2022-architectural-photography-awards-project-of-the-year-shortlist-180576 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-official-2022-architectural-photography-awards-project-of-the-year-shortlist-180576#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180576 It’s time to share our final shortlist of finalists for the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards! The Project of the Year award is our most demanding category and sports the largest cash prize. For Project of the Year, we asked photographers to submit 5-8 images of a single project or subject which were judged on criteria such as technical ability, composition, consistency of editing, color, and lighting, and overall impression.]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/the-official-2022-architectural-photography-awards-project-of-the-year-shortlist-180576/feed 1 180576 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-official-2022-architectural-photography-awards-photo-of-the-year-shortlist-180556 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-official-2022-architectural-photography-awards-photo-of-the-year-shortlist-180556#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180556 We’re excited to present more finalists from the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards! Today we’ll be sharing our shortlist of the 10 highest-scoring entries from the 2022 Photo of the Year Award category.The Photo of the Year Award seeks to find images that powerfully communicate the sense of place, beauty, and design prowess inherent in our architectural world.]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/the-official-2022-architectural-photography-awards-photo-of-the-year-shortlist-180556/feed 0 180556 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-offical-2022-architectural-photography-awards-early-career-emerging-talent-shortlist-180527 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-offical-2022-architectural-photography-awards-early-career-emerging-talent-shortlist-180527#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180527 Finally! The judges’ results are in and we’re ready to start sharing the finalists from the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards.We’re shaking things up from last year’s awards. Instead of stringing things out and sharing a longlist, shortlist, and winners, we’ll be sharing a shortlist and then will have a separate announcement for this year’s winners, runners-up, and honorable mention places.First]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/the-offical-2022-architectural-photography-awards-early-career-emerging-talent-shortlist-180527/feed 4 180527 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-the-house-from-succession-season-four-180696 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-the-house-from-succession-season-four-180696#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:23:26 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180696 Living in Los Angeles and working as an architectural photographer provides some pretty spectacular opportunities. One in particular was getting commissioned to photograph the home (you know the one) from Succession’s fourth season – here’s a look inside and some thoughts on the process.]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/inside-the-house-from-succession-season-four-180696/feed 5 180696 https://apalmanac.com/competitions/2022-architectural-photography-awards-editors-choice-award-contest-update-180257 https://apalmanac.com/competitions/2022-architectural-photography-awards-editors-choice-award-contest-update-180257#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:15:49 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=180257 While we wait for the judges to put their finishing touches on their selections of winners for the 2022 Architectural Photography Awards, we thought it would be fun to comb through the submissions ourselves!There are so many stunning photographs that have been submitted this year, and we are eager to show off the sheer amount of talent here, so we’ve decided to introduce a new bonus category in the meantime:The Editor’s Choice AwardWe’ve gone through all of the entries separately from the judges and selected our 10 favorite photographs from each category, which we’ve listed here in alphabetical order.]]> https://apalmanac.com/competitions/2022-architectural-photography-awards-editors-choice-award-contest-update-180257/feed 6 180257 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/shelter-the-streaming-platform-every-architecture-nerd-needs-179710 https://apalmanac.com/architecture/shelter-the-streaming-platform-every-architecture-nerd-needs-179710#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179710 Launched in the summer of 2020, Shelter is a self-described streaming platform for design nerds. Founded by Australian actor and producer Dustin Clare and his wife, Camille, the couple describes Shelter as being part of the next wave of streaming.  Rather than casting a wide net focusing on general entertainment (e.g.,]]> https://apalmanac.com/architecture/shelter-the-streaming-platform-every-architecture-nerd-needs-179710/feed 0 179710 https://apalmanac.com/news/millermillers-architectural-photography-is-featured-on-a-new-usps-stamp-179776 https://apalmanac.com/news/millermillers-architectural-photography-is-featured-on-a-new-usps-stamp-179776#respond Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179776 Of all of the places to see architectural photography end up, a USPS stamp has to be one of the most unexpected – and coolest!The United States Postal Service has announced that in their fresh 2023 stamp lineup, they’ll have four new Presorted First-Class Mail stamps available for purchase by bulk mail users in coils of 3,000 and 10,000.]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/millermillers-architectural-photography-is-featured-on-a-new-usps-stamp-179776/feed 0 179776 https://apalmanac.com/gear/you-can-get-discounted-fuji-canon-profoto-and-apple-gear-at-bh-today-179694 https://apalmanac.com/gear/you-can-get-discounted-fuji-canon-profoto-and-apple-gear-at-bh-today-179694#respond Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:47:51 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179694 Our favorite gear shop B&H Photo is running some great promotions and sales today. If you’re thinking about grabbing new photo equipment or gear for your office, you might want to check in on their current deals.Here are a few of my favorites:Save $800 on the Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFuji’s GFX 50S II typically costs $3,999.95 for the base, but right now at B&H you can pick it up for $3,199.95, saving you $800.Save]]> https://apalmanac.com/gear/you-can-get-discounted-fuji-canon-profoto-and-apple-gear-at-bh-today-179694/feed 0 179694 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-dji-mavic-3-is-the-first-drone-to-get-a-c1-certificate-179294 https://apalmanac.com/news/the-dji-mavic-3-is-the-first-drone-to-get-a-c1-certificate-179294#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=179294 In August, DJI announced two of their drones would get C1 certificates. All the updates and paperwork are done, and you can get your Mavic 3 / 3 Cine C1 certificate. What’s the fuzz about this drone? Well, check out György Palkó‘s excellent article about the Mavic 3.]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/the-dji-mavic-3-is-the-first-drone-to-get-a-c1-certificate-179294/feed 2 179294 https://apalmanac.com/news/36-pictures-from-the-national-museum-by-norwegian-photographer-ivar-kvaal-178846 https://apalmanac.com/news/36-pictures-from-the-national-museum-by-norwegian-photographer-ivar-kvaal-178846#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://apalmanac.com/?p=178846 Since the day I came across Ivar Kvaal’s photographs of Snøhetta’s Under, I’ve been completely smitten with his work. Ivar recently reached out with the news of his new book 36 Pictures From The National Museum, which I am excited to share with you.Ivar]]> https://apalmanac.com/news/36-pictures-from-the-national-museum-by-norwegian-photographer-ivar-kvaal-178846/feed 0 178846