FAQ

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Aerial Photography

1. Do you use a helicopter or an airplane to do aerial photography?
Both, but for the most part an airplane due to cost. Helicopter costs are about four times higher to operate.

2. Do you use a drone?
Drones have been very popular with excellent results however the changes by the government have so many restrictions increasing liability that my experience is working from an airplane using a HD camera produces better pictures with the ability to reproduce high resolution images for trade shows and exhibits up to or grater than 10’x30’.

3. Can you produce aerial video for virtual tours?
Yes, however a detailed scope of the project will be required to estimate how to achieve the best results will be for your project.

Beneath The Canopy Photography – Aerial from John on Vimeo.

4. How much notice do you require to do aerial photography?
We try to accommodate your timeline. However we prefer to do a ground survey prior to flying to ensure we know the property boundaries and any highlights you may want to have a close up of. Otherwise it’s a matter of scheduling some good weather with God!!

Wildlife Photography

1. Every spring I have birds nesting. I try to get a picture but can never get close enough. Do you have any hints?
Many current cameras have WIFI adaptability enabling remote shutter release from your phone or purchase of a remote shutter release, construct a portable rain shelter (four corners and a piece of plywood angled for a roof – nothing that will flap such as plastic, as you don’t want to upset your subject), place it a comfortable distance from the nest and leave it. Check the nest periodically. Hopefully the change will not upset the birds and if she stays, allow a couple of days then mount your camera on a tripod and use your remote shutter release to capture the images you want.

2. How far from a bear or other animal do I need to be to get a good photograph and remain safe?
Any animal can turn vinous so wildlife photography should only be done with a telephoto lens from a safe distance and with a good knowledge of your surroundings. For instance, you do not want to set up and focus on photographing bear cubs without knowledge of the location of the mother. Getting between an animal and their offspring can put you in a very dangerous situation no matter what their size.