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Welcome to a Photographer’s Life! The channel that takes you behind the curtain into the world of professional architecture, real estate and aerial photography. Broadcasts come from group Zoom meetings and personal interviews with our elite AIAP™, REPAI™ & ADPA™ photographers. AIAP director Alan Blakely leads the discussions. Learn from America’s top architecture photographers as they discuss topics such as: • The architecture, real estate & aerial photography business • What constitutes creative architecture photography • Lighting for architecture and interior photography • How to become a professional architecture photographer • The variety of techniques used in architecture, interior & aerial photography • The details of copyright registration and the licensing of photographs • Advice about cameras and equipment for architecture photography • Using Lightroom®, Photoshop® & HDR software © 2023 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ (www.aiap.net), All Rights Reserved.
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Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
In this podcast Alan Blakely talks about his award-winning career as a professional photographer. Alan discusses his beginnings as a newspaper photographer to his current status as one of the world's foremost architectural photographers.
Alan also offers insights into his formula for business success in an ever-changing economy. Alan's understanding of the fundamentals of business success is applicable to all types of businesses--not just photography. Join us for some valuable lessons from one of the masters of architectural photography.
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Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Find out how to best handle estimates, invoices, and image licensing from some of America's best architectural photographers. Discover how to avoid the headaches that come from sloppy business practices.
The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers. Membership in the AIAP is open to full-time professional architectural photographers. You can find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net.
This Podcast & Video are Copyright 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™, All Rights Reserved. This content may not be used either in full or in part without the written consent of the AIAP.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Ever wondered what cameras and lenses the pros actually use? Here are the surprising answers. Find out what successful, working photographers use rather than the useless videos posted by YouTube's many non-photographers.
The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers. Membership in the AIAP is open to full-time professional architectural photographers. You can find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net.
This Podcast & Video are Copyright 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™, All Rights Reserved. This content may not be used either in full or in part without the written consent of the AIAP.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
An eye-opening discussion of the opportunities and challenges facing American architectural photographers. AIAP members discuss their personal businesses and clients.
The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers. Membership in the AIAP is open to full-time professional architectural photographers. You can find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net.
This Podcast & Video are Copyright 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™, All Rights Reserved. This content may not be used either in full or in part without the written consent of the AIAP.
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Part Three of the Spring 2022 AIAP "Question and Answer" Session. An unscripted discussion of contemporary architectural photography by some of the AIAP's top photographers.
This is a rare opportunity to listen to an honest and frank discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing today's professional architectural photographers.
Content © 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers. All Rights Reserved. www.aiap.net
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Part Two of the Spring 2022 AIAP "Question and Answer" Session. An unscripted discussion of contemporary architectural photography by some of the AIAP's top photographers.
This is a rare opportunity to listen to an honest and frank discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing today's professional architectural photographers.
Content © 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers. All Rights Reserved. www.aiap.net
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Part One of the Spring 2022 AIAP "Question and Answer" Session. An unscripted discussion of contemporary architectural photography by some of the AIAP's top photographers.
This is a rare opportunity to listen to an honest and frank discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing today's professional architectural photographers.
Content © 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers. All Rights Reserved. www.aiap.net
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
A Photographer's Life™ interview with award-winning architecture photographer and widely-published author Caryn B. Davis. Caryn is a broadcast writer/producer turned architectural photographer based in Connecticut and a long-time member of The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ (AIAP). Caryn's photography can be viewed at her website: www.carynbdavis.com
In this episode's interview by AIAP director Alan Blakely, Caryn discusses a wide range of subjects relating to her successful career as an architectural photographer and writer, including:
• Her professional background in broadcasting and her transition into photography.
• Caryn's journey as a photographer high-end architectural photography and the role her writing plays in her work.
• Caryn's past and current challenges and opportunities as an independent female business owner and photographer.
• Her philosophy for business success and her secret to finding clients that fit well with her working style.
• Her rapid rise to success as both a photographer and writer and what it takes to do both successfully.
• Caryn's personal approach to lighting, camera equipment, and post-processing.
The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers.
Membership in the AIAP is open to full-time professional architectural photographers. You can find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net. This Video and Podcast are Copyright 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™, All Rights Reserved. This content may not be used either in full or in part without the written consent of the AIAP.
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
An informative discussion by leading AIAP architecture photographers regarding best business practices:
• How to successfully book an architectural photography assignment.
• How to estimate costs for architectural photography.
• Preparing a proposal or contract for an architectural client. •
Pros and cons of preparing an itemized estimate rather than a one-price estimate.
• How to prepare for a successful architecture or interior photoshoot.
• Working with and without a client on set.
• Scouting assignments and alternatives when scouting isn't possible.
• How many photographs to promise; how many to deliver.
• How to charge for retouching. • How to insure being paid for a project.
• Options for billing and payment.
The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers. Membership in the AIAP is open to full-time professional architectural photographers. You can find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net.
This Podcast & Video are Copyright 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™, All Rights Reserved. This content may not be used either in full or in part without the written consent of the AIAP.
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
A revealing discussion by prominent AIAP architecture photographers regarding their own personal experience in hiring assistants, interns, and employees.
Hear AIAP members discuss:
• How to find and hire qualified new assistants.
• How to accept interns from qualified college photography programs.
• Training assistants.
• The finer points of being a good assistant.
• Personal experiences as assistants to prominent photographers.
• A "Do's and Don'ts" list for assistants and interns.
• Networking with other professionals to find assistants.
• New challenges for photographers who use assistants.
The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers. Membership in the AIAP is open to full-time professional architectural photographers. You can find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net.
This Podcast and Video are Copyright 2022 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™, All Rights Reserved. This content may not be used either in full or in part without the written consent of the AIAP.