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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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Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
A Photographer's Life™ interview with award-winning architecture photographer Sterling Stevens. Sterling is an architect turned architectural photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina and a long-time member of The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ (AIAP).
Sterling's photography can be viewed at his website: https://www.sestevens.com
In this episode's interview by AIAP director Alan Blakely, Sterling discusses a wide range of subjects relating to his successful career as an architectural photographer, including:
• His education and training as an architect, and his transition into photography.
• Sterling's beginnings as a real estate photographer and the move towards high-end architectural photography.
• Sterling's past and current challenges and opportunities as an independent business owner.
• His philosophy for business success.
• His rapid rise to success and his expansion into nationwide assignments.
• His unique approach to architectural photography given his training as an architect.
• Sterling's approach to lighting and camera equipment.
• Sterling's advice for photographers contemplating a career in architectural photography.
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.
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
A revealing discussion by prominent AIAP architecture photographers regarding their own personal workflow:
• CaptureOne software.
• Processing software.
• Adobe Lightroom®, Adobe Photoshop®
• Topaz AI Software: Topaz Sharpen AI, Topaz Denoise AI.
• Working procedures on set.
• Previewing images with clients.
• CamRanger camera assistant.
• Arsenal camera assistant.
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 is Copyright 2021 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 Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
A candid discussion regarding the use of drones in contemporary professional architectural photography by prominent AIAP members:
• Using drones as a professional architectural photographer.
• Best drones for architectural photography.
• FAA Part 107 Certification and Licensing
• Advantages and disadvantages of drone photography compared to aerial photography using helicopters and small aircraft.
• Insurance for commercial drone photographers.
• Tips for processing architectural images taken with drones.
• Accessories for more successful drone photography.
• Business tips for drone photographers.
Useful Links:
• Lume Cube Anti-Collision Strobe for Drones (https://www.amazon.com/Lume-Cube-Strobe-Anti-Collision-Lighting/dp/B07TDNL1KV)
• Antenna Booster (https://www.amazon.com/HONG-YI-HAT-Transmitter-Extender-Accessories/dp/B084LFC2MP)
• Pelican-style hard case for Phantom 4 Pro (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D96K6DW)
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 is Copyright 2021 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 Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
A candid discussion regarding the use of drones in contemporary professional architectural photography by prominent AIAP members:
• Using drones as a professional architectural photographer.
• Best drones for architectural photography.
• FAA Part 107 Certification and Licensing
• Advantages and disadvantages of drone photography compared to aerial photography using helicopters and small aircraft.
• Insurance for commercial drone photographers.
• Tips for processing architectural images taken with drones.
• Accessories for more successful drone photography.
• Business tips for drone photographers.
Useful Links:
• Lume Cube Anti-Collision Strobe for Drones (https://www.amazon.com/Lume-Cube-Strobe-Anti-Collision-Lighting/dp/B07TDNL1KV)
• Antenna Booster (https://www.amazon.com/HONG-YI-HAT-Transmitter-Extender-Accessories/dp/B084LFC2MP)
• Pelican-style hard case for Phantom 4 Pro (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D96K6DW)
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 is Copyright 2021 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 Sep 04, 2021
Saturday Sep 04, 2021
A Photographer's Life™ interview with award-winning architecture photographer Brad Feinknopf. Brad is an elite architectural photographer based in Columbus, Ohio and a long-time member of The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ (AIAP).
Brad's photography can be viewed at his website: https://www.feinknopf.com
In this episode's interview by AIAP director Alan Blakely, Brad discusses a wide range of subjects relating to his 30-year career as a commercial photographer, including:
• Brad's early work experience in New York City with photography legends Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, Arnold Newman, Horst, Joyce Tenneson, and others.
• Brad's descendency from a long line of architects and a lifetime of looking at architecture. His degree in Design from Cornell University and his transition from architecture into photography as a junior.
• Brad's past and current challenges and opportunities as the owner of a commercial photography studio.
• Brad's gradual transition from general commercial photography to a more focused business of photographing architecture and interiors.
• His unique artistic and philosophical approach to architectural subjects.
• Brad's advice for photographers contemplating a career in architectural photography.
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 is Copyright 2021 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 Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
A candid marketing discussion by some of the AIAP's most successful architectural photographers. Hear what works, what doesn't, and why. AIAP members discuss the most effective marketing mix of social media, direct mail, direct email, and in-person contact. This is a clear, no-nonsense approach to marketing that every professional photographer should hear.
© 2021 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers (www.aiap.net). All Rights Reserved.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
How PIXSY helps find unauthorized usage of your photographs and helps you recover licensing fees or damages for copyright infringement. Presentation by Oana Dospinoiu of PIXSY. PIXSY finds unauthorized usage of your photographs on the internet and then collects licensing fees or takes legal action for damages.
© 2021 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™. All Rights Reserved.
Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021
Hear professional architectural photographers discuss the often misunderstood practice of image licensing. Members of AIAP openly offer tips and advice for making the highest return on your original photography through creative image licensing techniques.
Learn about standard licensing practices in architectural photography. AIAP Photographers also discuss copyright enforcement.
Find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net © 2021 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers®, All Rights Reserved.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Hear professional architecture photographers discuss their most effective marketing and networking techniques. Members of AIAP openly offer tips and advice for social media marketing, direct email marketing, and professional networking. Discussion topics include:
• The do's and don'ts of social media with relation to professional architectural photography.
• Elements of an effective photography website. • How to network locally and nationally with actual photography buyers and decision-makers.
• The elements and strategies of effective email campaigns.
• Successful direct-contact techniques.
• Creating an effective email list. • Physical portfolio formats.
• Virtual and direct client meetings.
• Effective SEO for photography websites.
Find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net
© 2021 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers®, All Rights Reserved.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
A Photographer's Life™ interview with award-winning architecture photographer Lincoln Barbour. Lincoln is an elite architectural photographer based in Portland, Oregon, and a long-time member of The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ (AIAP).
In this episode's interview by AIAP director Alan Blakely, Lincoln discusses a wide range of subjects relating to his 20-year career as a commercial photographer, including:
• Lincoln's introduction to architectural photography with his mentor, the late Philip Beaurline, a professional architecture photographer from Charlottesville, Virginia.
• His early days as Philip Beaurline's assistant and his experience with large format film, film processing, film scanning and the finer points of customer service.
• Lincoln's challenges and opportunities as he started his own commercial photography business.
• Lincoln's gradual transition from general commercial photography to a more focused business of photographing architecture and interiors.
• The advantages of his background as a graphic designer, web designer and SEO specialist.
• His approach to equipment choice with regard to cameras and lenses for architecture and interiors.
• His unique and deliberate approach to lighting interiors, including his lighting and grip equipment choices.
• Lincoln's personal photography workflow from capture to delivery, including his use of Canon EOS Utility capture software, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop .
• Lincoln also discusses his new educational and business-coaching venture known as PhotoAuthentic (www.photoauthentic.com )
• Lincoln discusses and explains his pricing strategy and fee structure for architecture photography.
Lincoln's photography can be viewed at his website: www.lincolnbarbour.com. Visit PhotoAuthentic: www.photoauthentic.com
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 is Copyright 2021 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.