Aerial Property Photography

One of things I have been really busy with lately is aerial property photography.

I have always had a passion for aviation, and what my wife once considered a costly hobby, has now proven to be a VERY valuable service (that's surprisingly inexpensive) to my clients.

The popularity of small crafts like the Cessna Skyhawk (pictured left), has greatly reduced the cost of aerial photos. With my contacts in the aviation industry, I can leverage this cost savings to provide quality photography of your property or event, from a position that your competition does NOT have the advantage of.

This service is especially popular for real estate agents and brokers, who list large homes on acreage, or commercial properties that are located near major highways, airports or other amenities that are desirable to potential buyers. Golf courses, amusement parks and large distribution centers are just some of the other property types that benefit from aerial photography. Just being able to show the surrounding land, structures, attractions, or overall image of the complete property is invaluable to getting a serious buyer to contact you about your listing.

Aerial photo of a commercial office building.

Overview of commercial property, showing proximity to major freeway access, airport, and local distribution center.

Downtown aerial photograph .

Also, depending on the property, I can show location, proximity to desirable features, and breathtaking office views by simply going to the roof, or working with adjacent building facilities management for access to their roof or mezzanine. When this is an option, it is very cost effective and can provide images as stunning as aerials without some of the associated costs. 

If you are listing commercial buildings, land, or marketing services in major cities, you owe it to your bottom line to explore aerial photography of these properties. Contact Jason Jones Photography for a quote to fit your needs and budget.

D Magazine - Real Estate special issue

On the shelves now - I had a great opportunity to photograph some of the DFW area's top Real Estate professionals for the latest special issue. Through my real estate, interior and architectural photography work I have worked with DFW's top pro's for many years, and wouldn't trade it for anything else.  I am always grateful for the amazing people I am so privileged to interact with, in front of the lens, and behind the scenes. Dallas / Ft. Worth is just overflowing with talented people in all walks of life. It's a great place to be a creative!

Go down to your local book store or grocer and grab a copy or 3 of this issue of D Magazine. It's a great read to pass the time, or  to find a Real Estate professional for your home buying / selling needs!

Jason

JasonJones-Photo.com

Out and about

So I stopped in a Barnes and Nobel yesterday, and look what I saw! Yes I still get a little excited to see my work "out in the wild". No matter how many times I am published, this still feels like the first time I saw my picture on a magazine cover. It will never get old. EVER.

Jason

Corporate Portraits - with a twist!

One of the staples of my business is the time honored "Corporate Portrait". Some call them head shots, business shots, or even variations on promo shots. All are applicable and ultimately mean the same thing - Conveying your persona/image to potential clients of your brand. 

Brand means many things to different businesses, but at the end of the day, it's highly probable that your clients like dealing with you, simply because they have some personal connection or familiarization with you. THAT is what your portrait should portray. All business is a form of sales and marketing, even this tattoo shop that is featured here. The staff sell their skills, talents and personalities. Attaching those things to a portrait is not easy, but when it works, it REALLY works. 

Wether a simple portrait on a black background for a realtor's business card, or a large composite group shot for a billboard and national advertising campaign, your portrait should clearly say who you are without words. 

Green Energy - Windmill farms of West Texas

    I felt a hint of Don Quixote on this adventure. While I knew my "adversary", I had no idea how strong the hidden challenges would be. My assumptions of the assignment going in, were correct, but I still discovered aspects not anticipated at the beginning.  There is a reason that the West Texas / Panhandle area is home to these monstrous sized windmill farms. FAST WIND. Lots of it, too. I have been on plenty of harsh locations, but the wind here on a normal day was so strong, I could barely hold a camera up to my eye. Even my tripod needed to be sandbagged in order to stabilize the camera. Never mind the fact that these locations were all in the middle of an area known world-wide for its Rattlesnake population!

    At the end of the day, I still had my images, and my assignment was completed as directed. The Boy Scout motto of always being prepared holds true just as much for professional photographers as it does for a pack of 11 year old boys spending the weekend in the woods. You never know what curve ball will come your way, even if it is obvious from the start what challenges lie ahead. I had some of the best in this business teach me things that a school never would. Those tid-bits of info, no matter how small, have made me a much better, and prepared professional.

    Some fun facts I learned about these windmills may surprise you (or maybe not):

• Texas produces more wind power than any other state in the country (almost 10% of our electricity produced in Texas is from wind / windmills)
• Texas has been researching wind power since the early 1970's, long before renewable energy  was a hot topic.
• The blades can reach up to 50 meters in length, or approximately half of a football field each!

Jason

jasonjones-photo.com