GETTING THE BIG PICTURE
“Summer is a drone’s time to shine. Photographing buildings from above uses the extended daylight and lush greenery to add context and visual appeal.”
This sprawling house feels even more picturesque in the context of the beautiful rolling hills around it.Here at Benson Photo, we don’t just take snapshots of fleeting moments—we tell compelling stories. Whether we’re showing off your life’s work in a professional portrait or paying homage to historical architecture, we believe that including contextual details strengthens the overall photographic narrative. And in the case of building photography, a drone is essential to getting the big picture—both conceptually and literally.
Many of our residential subjects have upscale indoor amenities and shiny new features that can easily advertise themselves, but a drone photograph completes the package by showing off courtyards and outdoor amenities.
Twilight and tall trees make this home look like a magical hideaway deep in the woods.Drones also allow us to highlight nearby natural features that complement a structure’s purpose or theme. A view of the river or ocean adds to the summertime-fun vibes of boathouses and water parks.
The lingering sunset highlights the Philadelphia skyline behind apartments in Old City.Knowing that workers would be busy completing touch-ups on the ground level, I took most of my shots from platforms around the park. I also repeated some of my overview shots at different times throughout the shoot, so that I could create the best composite shot among them in post-production.
Few settings are better suited to drone photography than the outdoor amenities at apartment complexes.
Not all water parks come with a view of the ocean, but this one does!“Drones also allow us to highlight nearby natural features that complement a structure’s purpose or theme. A view of the river or ocean adds to the summertime-fun vibes of boathouses and water parks.”
Calm waters and a vibrant blue sky set the scene at the University of Pennsylvania’s Burk-Bergman Boathouse.