Architectural Photography Almanac (Page 4)

AI is Here to Stay: Say Hello to Photoshop’s Generative Fill

by Dane Alonso May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 11

Let’s be honest removing/adding objects in our work is time-consuming and complex and the available tools in Photoshop were… not so good. But that might be a thing of the past thanks to Photoshop’s new tool: Generative Fill. The AI narrative is everywhere right now, however you needed third-party programs like DALL-E to really integrate AI capabilities into our workflow (check out Kyrre Sundal post on the topic ).

Setting the Barré: Talking Hospitality Photography with Brandon Barré

by Shawn Talbot May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 4

When it comes to capturing bold, dramatic, luminous architectural images, Brandon Barré is in a league of his own. Known for photographing some of the swankiest projects on Earth, Brandon doesn’t just rely on fancy spaces to create his incredible photographs; his perfect composition, dramatic lighting and meticulous staging and attention to detail results in images that we can all draw inspiration from.

David Zarzoso Photographs a Maritime Club in the Heart of Madrid

by Lexi Taciak May 19, 2023May 18, 2023 0

This week’s featured project takes us into the heart of Madrid to a restaurant called La Maruca de López de Hoyos by ZOOCO. Showcasing this gorgeous space is architectural photographer David Zarzoso. David has done a lovely job showing off the intricacies of this space, particularly the shapes and materials the design is centered around.

On Abundance and Value

by Leslie Burns May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 8

Seems like virtually everyone talks about how there is an abundance of content creators today, how there is more creative work than ever, and how everyone is a photographer, a writer, a curator (don’t get me started on how that word is misused), a musician, whatever.

Felix Speller Photographs an Eclectic Saint Laurent Inspired Home in London

by Lexi Taciak May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 0

Felix Speller’s work has an undeniably distinct quality, where you can look at any of his photographs and think “Aha! This is a Felix Speller!” Felix is back for another Project of the Week with another beautiful space by Child Studio. Just as with Felix’s past Project of the Week offering at Maido Sushi, you can expect to see a restrained color palate in these photographs, filled with gorgeous custom cabinetry, glass block, and just the prettiest lighting you’ve ever seen.

Nikon Z8 Announced for Pre-Order

by Jędrzej Sokołowski May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 4

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.

30 Years of Architectural Photography With Duccio Malagamba

by Lexi Taciak May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 1

Architectural photographer Duccio Malagamba has been photographing the built world for over 30 years. In his 30 years of professional work, Duccio has collaborated with an impressive client list like Alvaro Siza, Herzog & de Meuron, and Rafael Moneo.

Ulysse Lemerise Photographs A Beautiful Lakeside Home by Mu Architecture

by Lexi Taciak May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 0

Today we are headed to another gorgeous lakeside retreat, this time photographed by architectural photographer Ulysse Lemerise. Ulysse’s photographs sport a gorgeous quality of light and thoughtful compositions and are a joy to view, so lets get right to it!

Is This the End of Digital Backs?

by Jędrzej Sokołowski May 3, 2023May 1, 2023 11

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.

Photographing a Project Over the Course of Two Years – The Hungarian House of Music

by György Palkó May 1, 2023May 2, 2023 2

It’s very difficult to start telling a story when you don’t really know where to start. Maybe it was in 2015 or 2016 when I first came across the visual designs, which immediately piqued my interest. An incomparable building was visible on them, one that I had never seen anywhere before, let alone in Hungary — it was a rendering of the future Hungarian House of Music.

Take a Trip to a Beautiful Home in Charlevoix With Architectural Photographer James Brittain

by Lexi Taciak April 28, 2023April 12, 2023 0

James Brittain is an architectural photographer working from studios in Montreal, Canada, and London, UK. Today we’ll be taking a look at James’s gorgeous photos of Atelier Carle’s CAPO. We’re mixing things up for today’s POTW format and sharing what James and I talked about regarding this shoot in Q&A format.

A tip every GFX user should know

by Jędrzej Sokołowski April 26, 2023April 4, 2023 1

Fujifilm’s GFX series cameras are great equipment for architectural photographers. We can argue whether this is a true medium format, but it is certainly a piece of equipment used by an increasing number of professionals. There are more and more interesting lenses available for this system, and many readers are surely waiting with bated breath for the release of the shift lens announced by Fuji.

Off-Camera Flash 101 (The Basics)

by Matthew Anderson April 24, 2023April 21, 2023 0

While (clearly) an A&D photographer isn’t going to use flash for every single shot, many professionals have it at their disposal if a particular composition calls for it. Yes, off-camera flash is not the easiest thing to learn, but there’s definitely a simple way to initially approach it.

Nate Cook Speaks on the Importance of Personal Projects as He Photographs the Portuguese National Pavilion

by Lexi Taciak April 21, 2023April 12, 2023 0

Ready to feast your eyes on an absolutely gorgeous project? Today’s POTW takes us to the waterfront of the Tagus River to the Expo ‘98 Portuguese National Pavilion designed by Alvaro Siza for the 1998 Lisbon World Exposition. Warsaw based photographer Nate Cook has photographed this building marvelously!

7 Ways to Help You Win Your Next Photography Gig

by Brandon Marsh April 19, 2023April 4, 2023 1

After 10+ years of working in the industry, I have tried a lot of different processes for winning jobs. There is always a lot to learn from the sales process and while I have not figured everything out, I wanted to share some things that have helped me get to where I am today.

Leofoto Announces New Geared Products

by Jędrzej Sokołowski April 17, 2023April 3, 2023 6

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.

The 2022 Project of the Year Award Winners

by Mike Kelley April 14, 2023April 1, 2023 2

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.

The 2022 Photo of the Year Award Winners

by Mike Kelley April 12, 2023April 1, 2023 0

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.

The 2022 Early Career and Emerging Talent Architectural Photography Award Winners

by Mike Kelley April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 0

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.

The Official 2022 Architectural Photography Awards Project of the Year Shortlist

by Lexi Taciak April 7, 2023April 1, 2023 1

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.