FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 14, 2008
Contact: Alan Blakely, director@aiap.net
THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
(AIAP) MARKS SEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE
WWW.AIAP.NET -- The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers, commonly known as the AIAP, will mark seven years of operation on September 10, 2008. The AIAP is a web-based organization that provides an easy point of contact for architects, designers, builders, magazines and corporations who wish to hire an architectural photographer. "The AIAP was founded to help promote the professional success of independent architectural photographers," states AIAP director Alan Blakely. "The AIAP provides unmatched visibility for architectural photographers and an easy, one-stop resource for photography buyers."
The AIAP membership is comprised of several hundred members, all of whom are full-time architectural photographers. AIAP members must pass a portfolio review and provide client references for their work prior to being accepted into the AIAP. Additionally, AIAP members must also pledge to adhere to a strict code of business ethics. The AIAP "Find a Photographer" directory allows prospective buyers to view individual photographer's websites and negotiate pricing directly with the photographer.
Among the significant changes that have taken place since the AIAP's inception is the transition from film to digital format. "In 2001 there simply weren't any acceptable digital solutions for architectural photographers," Alan Blakely explains. "In the past few years however, most architectural photographers have made the switch to digital without having to compromise image quality or perspective control. I think that architectural photographers are producing images now that are superior to what was possible in film format," Blakely concluded.
Unlike many professional photography organizations, the AIAP is open only to architectural photographers who demonstrate a talent for this specialty. While many commercial photographers may dabble in architectural photography, the AIAP prides itself on its commitment to the specialized skills of its members. AIAP members are available for assignments in all U.S. States, and in many foreign countries.
To learn more about the AIAP, please visit the AIAP homepage: www.aiap.net
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