Construction projects, especially those large-scale infrastructure improvements and commercial builds, seem to take forever to complete. They can cause traffic to be delayed, lengthy detours, and can be a nuisance to motorists. People often wonder why road construction takes so long and why building construction isn’t completed more quickly. The answer isn’t as simple as one might expect. In fact, …
Drone stability has come a long way in recent years. With today’s technology, most drones have built-in gimbals and stabilizers that do a pretty good job getting rid of shakiness when flying. But, after all, drones are flying hundreds of feet in the air at up to 40 mph, so it may be impossible to keep the camera completely steady …
The U.S. economy is booming. The collapse of the housing market began well over ten years ago. September 15, 2018 marked the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. And despite the time and distance between the bad times and the good, it’s not unusual in 2018 to see an abandoned property, houses, or even business locations in US …
And What the Heck is a Grey Card? I talk to photographers all the time who shoot completely in manual mode, take time to perfect the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO of their photos, yet they leave the white balance set to auto. White balance is a key component in all photography, and is essential when capturing accurate recreations of …
The construction industry is booming. Businesses are breaking ground in new locations everywhere, and companies are allocating resources to overdue renovations on existing properties. There’s no better environment for construction companies looking to differentiate themselves and set themselves apart from the competition. Many firms are doing this by integrating innovative breakthrough technology into their projects and processes. By embracing technology …
I almost titled this post “Commercial Real Estate Photography for Beginners,” but felt uneasy with what that title would have suggested. Drone photography for commercial real estate clients is definitely not for beginners, per se. Commercial real estate photography is, more often than not, marketing-oriented, and to effectively capture great marketing photos you must already have a keen eye for …
What is a Hyperlapse? A hyperlapse is similar to a timelapse, but the camera is moving, rather than being in one set position. These can be used to speed up the motion of something that moves very slowly, such as clouds or fog, or to show the changing colors of a sunset. This creates a new perspective, and an even …
Drones are everywhere. Since taking the business world by storm in late 2016, the technology has quickly transformed from a nice-to-have luxury, into a must-have commodity. Like with any new technology, some people embrace the modernization, while some are hesitant to change the way that things have been done for years. Although the drone industry is still relatively new, drones …
Have you ever been taking photos of an epic landscape, but had trouble fitting it all into one photo? Customers in Commercial Real Estate, as well as those in the Architecture & Engineering industry often want to see as much of a given area as possible and in a single image. Some landscapes are just too vast to capture in …
Indoor Drone Photography Tips & Tricks Safely operating a drone indoors not only relies on entering the correct settings, but it also depends on the skill of the pilot and additional precautionary measures that the pilot chooses to use. This can include hardware accessories, important considerations before takeoff and while you are airborne, and the best intelligent flight modes to …