A Bit About Me
I have a lot of hobbies. Most of them remain hobbies but a few end up becoming profitable ventures, like my interest in drones. I thought my curiosity about drones would end up being a way to add interesting b-roll to my documentary shorts...another hobby. When my son was little I enjoyed playing with his remote controlled helicopters, cars, flying orbs and helium remote controlled fish. I assumed flying drones would be just as fun. Turns out it is just as fun and I can get paid to do it.
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As I was developing this skill, I had already been working in real estate marketing for a number of years, as a marketing associate and graphic designer for both residential and commercial brokerages. During this time I got my FAA part 107 pilot license and learned to do Matterport 3d scans adding to my skillset. I was then hired by a real estate marketing studio and became certified to do ground photos, video, as well as 2d floorpans. The studio encouraged their photographers to do everything so they could send one photographer out for a property shoot and avoid the logistics and planning of sending multiple people. This is why I am adding the visual aspect of real estate marketing to the list of services I can provide.
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Shooting for both residential and commercial brokerages gave me the skills needed to shoot aerial photos for architecture as well. I can accommodate the specificity of architects in regards to aerial photos as I work with a professional architectural ground photographer and editor, to meet the particular needs of architects.
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I recently moved from Chicago to Napa valley. A large portion of my family has lived in the Napa area for decades even though I grew up in the midwest. When my son was accepted into his college of choice in southern CA, I decided to move to northern CA to be with my family in that area. I really enjoy working with drones and in real estate marketing. I’m drawn to the visual creativity and storytelling you can explore with aerial photography and seeing the world from that perspective. I am continually deepening my aerial and marketing skills to become more and more proficient in what I currently do while exploring other areas. I am currently taking drone courses in mapping, modeling, fpv, and inspection. The skies the limit.
Work Experience
November 2021 - Present
June 2022 - Present
December 2017 - June 2022
CONTRACT
Contract Aerial Videography and Photography for marketing or various projects for businesses or individuals. Contract Aerial and Ground Videography/Photography, Matterport 3d scans and 2d floor plans for real estate marketing.
REAL ESTATE MARKETING STUDIO
Aerial and Ground Videography/Photography, Matterport 3d scans and 2d floorplans for a primarily residential real estate marketing studio.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Marketing Support & Graphic/Web Design, Aerial Videography and Photography, Matterport 3d Scans for a Commercial Real Estate brokerage.
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