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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
© 2026 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ (www.aiap.net), All Rights Reserved.
Episodes
Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023
58 min
A candid discussion of artistic vision with an elite group of AIAP architectural photographers. Hear these professionals discuss how they approach each new project and their unique methods for creating exceptional photographs in every situation. Learn how the best architectural photographers actually "see" their subjects and their tools for creating iconic photographs.
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 2023 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.
Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
1 hr 10 min
Do professional architectural photographers really use medium and large format cameras for their work? If so, what cameras do they choose? Find out what successful, working architectural photographers really use, rather than the useless videos posted by social media's non-working 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 2023 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.
Jan 23, 2023
Jan 23, 2023
56 min
Have you ever wondered what equipment America's top architectural photographers really use, and really want? Take a behind-the-scenes look at a candid discussion about cameras, lenses, accessories, and software by the pros who create the world's best architectural photographs. Find out what successful, working architectural photographers really use, rather than the useless videos posted by YouTube's non-working 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 2023 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.
Jan 2, 2023
Jan 2, 2023
42 min
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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Dec 29, 2022
Dec 29, 2022
1 hr 7 min
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.
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
38 min
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.
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
47 min
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.
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
23 min
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
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
35 min
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
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
27 min
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