Aerial Mast Photography for Real Estate and Commercial Properties

It is hard to watch a commercial or video without witnessing the use of drone photography. Unfortunately, the hazards of using the drones in a dense environment are enormous. But I do love the perspectives they bring. In 2007, I was studying the use of aerial photography. I took all of the info that I could find and designed and fabricated our own aerial mast and camera platform.

Our custom designed 30-foot telescoping pole with a tilt/rotate platform will reveal an elevated view of your property. Unlike blimps, remote helicopters, or drones, our aerial mast system is quiet and unaffected by winds. The 20-foot elevation is ideal for real estate photography.

Our system at work on-site




A close-up view of the tilt/rotating platform
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The camera is controlled by Nikon software on the laptop computer using an amplified USB cable. The image is viewed and adjusted if necessary.


Here are a few examples of the photos taken from 25 to 30 feet.








We are all too familiar with the 6-foot view of a home or commercial building but when compared to an elevated 10-30 foot of view the aerial shot wins every time. Contact us today to discuss how our photography can help promote your business.

Willowick Farm - Atlanta Metro's Newest Wedding Venue.

Growing up in the Carolina countryside, I often take the back roads when driving to the city of Atlanta. There is something about the country that offers a little peace before venturing onto the Atlanta highways. One of our favorite drives goes past Willowick Farm only a few miles from our house. When we learned they were having an open house for a wedding venue there, we were ecstatic! The funny thing is that we learned this at The Georgia Bridal Show at the Cobb Galleria in January. They were only a few booths down and it was there that Julie invited us to their upcoming Open House event.

The weather was terrific for the Open House. I arrived early and Julie gave me the full tour. I quickly began photographing, noticing the beautiful horses abound.

 

They offer a variety of locations for ceremonies and receptions with a fowl weather backup plan inside the large stable.

 

 

The bridal cottage was spacious and immaculate...

 

 

 

 

and the groom's cottage is one of the best that we have seen!

 

 

 

Photographers will love the possibilities of the grounds. My mind still races with ideas for the wedding party.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was really impressed with the details and décor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But I really should not be surprised for Julie and her staff won the "Best Booth" award at that same bridal show of over 200 booths! We highly recommend Willowick Farm as a wedding and reception venue and we look forward to our return.

 

Randy & Lisa

 

 

 

15 Years and Just Getting Started!

This year marks the 15th year that we opened the doors to Randy Wilson Photography! While I have been photographing all of my life, it was then that I took the first paying gig.

The shoot was for a band called "Cool for August" and I was so excited following them around Atlanta in venues such as The Variety Playhouse and the Dark Horse Tavern. I was finally getting paid to do what I truly loved!

Cool for August

 

I made many mistakes under and overexposing the film, but I was learning how to work the camera and those lessons have been invaluable to my photography. You can only go so far relying on the auto exposure modes in the camera. I believe that true photography begins using the manual settings.

 

Soon other bands were calling and I lived in our make-shift darkroom in a closet developing, printing, and breathing the chemicals. I found the darkroom almost as much fun as the photographing.

 

 

 

Several years found me shooting any and every paying portrait. And that is where I learned that knowing the camera inside and out is only the beginning. But getting along with the people, relaxing them in front of the camera, and posing were all very important skills. I never gave up and I slowly climbed the ladder to professional photography.

 

My break came in 2000 when a friend shopped my band portfolio to a NASCAR photography company. After several interviews they took a chance on me and next thing I knew I was shooting races in Daytona, Talladega, and Atlanta along with season credentials to the Atlanta Braves.

 

 

 

 

It was at the Braves that I met out first ever bride in 2004 which moved Randy Wilson Photography into wedding photography.

 

I remember my Dad taking me to a public library one summer when I was seven years old. A book on Mathew Brady's photography drew me in like a magnet to steel and I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Keep in mind that telling my Dad that I wanted to be a photographer in a small farming town in South Carolina was on the same parallel as wanting to be an astronaut! The dream was covered but it never died.

 

I honestly believe that you can do whatever you set out to do if you never give up. With the only question - How bad do you want it?

 

I want to thank my wife, Lisa, who offered her credit card when I had maxed out mine on a $6,000.00 lens and I needed another camera body. She has always supported me. She makes RWP work -- from shooting the brides at weddings, to all of the business books, website, album design and invoicing. In many ways she is a better photographer than me!

 

Humbly, here I type after 15 years of living my dream. The people that I have met and photograph along the way amazes me...someday I will write a book on the experience. There have been lots of changes, such as film to digital, and many more. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but I welcome it with a Nikon to my eye and a smile on my face. You see, I am still that kid holding the Mathew Brady book in my hands, passionate as ever.

 

 

  

It has been 15 years and we are just getting started!

Thanks to all of our great clients who have made this possible!

Randy