Monday, May 22, 2017

Architectural photography.

  While I participate in several genres of photography, my favorite, and first choice is Architectural Photography.

  There is something about the the lines, materials and form that always call my name. I love to take it a step further and add a touch of the human element when I can for comparison to the organic world, and a sense of scale.

  I think my love for Architecture started long before I was involved in photography, but one of the "ah ha!" moments came for me when I was first starting out, assisting a local photographer who was shooting an editorial article on a house in Ft.  Worth, built by the Architectural legend, I. M. Pei. His work was almost entirely commercial buildings, but he did design a couple of residences. Standing in one of them (it is not anything open to the public or easily visited) was an honor. The commercial / industrial influences were very strong in the residential design and it felt very much like a museum, yet still warm and cozy, as a house should be.

  Being able to combine these elements of design was very influential on my eye and tastes when photographing projects. I always want to show form AND function of a space, with scale and human element. Sometimes it is easy, sometimes it is not. I ALWAYS love the challenge, and strive to perfect it.

Call or email Jason for a quote on your next project.

Texas Architectural Photographer

Texas Commercial Real Estate Photographer

Dallas Photography for Real Estate

Friday, May 5, 2017

It's not always the one you'd think it would be.

Twilight / Dusk image of a secluded lakefront property
Real Estate Dusk / Twilight Image Overlooking Lakefront Lot
  In real estate photography there are some givens, and obvious choices. No matter what the property's condition is, or location, a front exterior elevation photo is needed for EVERY listing. This is the curb appeal that every buyer wants to see before they even inquire about a property.

  We also have the kitchen, the master bedroom, a family area, etc.. All the standard rooms that pretty much every house in America has. But as any top agent will tell you - you're also selling a lifestyle when you enter the luxury level market. That lifestyle can be many things, from a full floor media center, a 16 car underground garage for the collector, an indoor half court gym, (all of which I have seen more than once on shoots), or more commonly, the location.

  More often than not, your buyers are looking for properties in locations that suit their lifestyle. Taking a couple of hours to find some shots/angles that sell the lifestyle of the property along with the bricks and shingles that make the home are a guaranteed way to boost your listing's exposure and traffic. That boost equals SOLD. Ask your real estate or architectural photographer about dusk / twilight, as well as community and amenities shots for your next property. You'll be glad you did.

  Contact me to discuss your Real Estate, and Architectural photography needs.

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Texas Architectural Photographer

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Dallas High Rise Office Space...

The gorgeous new office space for the attorneys of the Dallas firm Strasburger has been one of my favorite projects this year. The new build out on the 60th floor of the Bank of America Building in downtown Dallas features only the best finishes and furniture.

The simple, yet functional interior design for this commercial office space is a stand out of the many real estate and design projects I photograph for Dallas' businesses each year. It actually makes my job easier when this is the kind of hard work so many people put into a space before I arrive with my team and gear. Wether it's a new law office for the country's top attorneys, or finish to suit retail space for lease, or anything in between, I can deliver the best representation for your design firm portfolio, brokerage, investor brochures, annual reports or any other reason you need to document your latest project or acquisition.

Contact me to discuss your Real Estate, Commercial property, or Interior Design photography needs and let's get the ball rolling!

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Dallas Texas Architectural Photographer

Texas Commercial Advertising Photographer

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Solar Panel Inspection for Property Management and Insurance Adjusters - Dallas Texas Aerial Photographer

Texas Aerial Photography solutions with drones and unmanned aircraft
  Drones are not just for real estate photography, but a myriad of other industrial uses too. Let's take a look at a case study / practical example.

  An apartment complex with 16 buildings, all of them are 2 or 3 stories tall, with no internal access areas to the roof (stairs or built in shaft), due to the residential tenants, and liability reasons. A storm comes through with VERY high winds and/or hail. This is extremely common in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas during the spring and summer months.

The property management doesn't immediately notice any power issues, but would like to check everything out and get ahead of any problems before it cause an interruption in resident electricity service. A normal inspection would require a 2 man crew, climbing 30+ feet of portable ladders, and repeating that process for all 16 buildings. This could take 2 days, and will certainly present a safety risk to any maintenance staff or contractors with the repetitive ladder climbing. Not to mention the labor cost for 2 contractors, or just the time spent away from other maintenance duties if utilizing property staff.  For a simple inspection, this already is starting to sound like a daunting, expensive task, especially just to confirm everything is ok.

  Bring in a drone. In just a few minutes, the UAV can be airborne from a ground station, and fly each building without ladders, climbing or other unnecessary risk to employee/contractor safety. A previously full 1-2 day inspection job, can be completed in a few hours with an unmanned aerial drone, at a significant cost savings.

  High resolution photographs of each array, single panels and even overviews of the entire complex are easily and quickly obtained. These can also be used when applying for "green" tax and utility credits, to prove technology usage. Inspections can also be utilized for insurance adjusters who are overwhelmed with claims immediately after a storm hits an area, and may take months to get out to each site personally. High resolution aerial photographs of roofing shingles, solar panels, Air Conditioning units, and other building and property damage can expedite claims processing, or be used to justify emergency repairs necessary before an adjuster can even review anything.

  Have a licensed, qualified UAV pilot perform an inspection immediately, the next time there is a "surprise" from mother nature!

Saturday, February 25, 2017

General Tso's Chicken - Dallas Texas Food & Advertising Photographer

  While this dish is a 20th Century creation for the North American Chinese Cuisine market, I am quite confident that Zuo Zongtang, the man who the dish is named after, would be quite proud of it.

  As a food and advertising photographer, presenting simple dishes is harder than it seems. For me, it is a welcome challenge that keeps my mind sharp and creativity flowing. It's one of the things about photography I love so much.

  I would love to discuss your upcoming menu revamp, or new concept, and get you great images to represent your brand. With all the online options such as Yelp, UberEats, and a dozen other delivery and review services, great photos will make that first impression to get customers in your doors, or on your app to order.