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How Do I Get There From Here?

Written by Alan Blakely

A common question in the email I receive is, “How do I actually become an architectural photographer?” To answer that question more definitively I recently polled AIAP members (Association of Independent Architectural Photographers) as to their path into the business. I wasn’t completely surprised at the results, but perhaps you will be.

The poll was a single question survey asking, “What was your background immediately prior to beginning work as a professional architectural photographer?”

Here are the fifteen possible responses with their respective results: Please log in or sign up for a free Silver Account to access the rest of this articles and others

Alan Blakely
		About the author:
		Current Author Promotion: Alan Blakely is the founder of The Association of Independent Architectural Photograhers an internet-based trade association with the primary purpose of helping promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers. Alan Blakely has been making money as a photographer since the age of 14. First as a photojournalist for his hometown newspaper in Utah, and ultimately as a nationally recognized commercial photographer. Alan’s interests and professional pursuits are widely varied, and have included careers as a jazz musician and advertising copywriter. Alan holds a BA degree from Brigham Young University in Advertising Communications.
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