Or, should I say, it's just about time. Despite April's cold and wet arrival, it won't be long before things are greening up, blossoming, and generally looking the best they are going to look all year. It's time to get some pictures! Specifically, aerial pictures. Nothing shows off a piece of property, a building , or the progress of a construction project like an aerial photograph. The "bird's eye" view shows it all from a fresh perspective. Why is spring one of the best times to shoot from the air? Here are a few things to consider. From mid April through June the grass and trees are greener than any other time of year. The flowers are out, and can add a splash of color. If your building or project faces north, the sun will be on the front only between late April and the middle of July, and then only in the morning and evening - which, coincidentally, are the best times of the day to shoot for quality of light. There will still be snow in the mountains, making for a great background. The air is generally cleaner and smoother in the spring. And, last but not least, Photographic Solutions is offering some great discounts on our award- winning aerial photography to get the shooting season off to a great start.
An aerial photograph is always an eye-catching conversation piece, but it is also full of useful information. Think of a large construction site that is photographed monthly to show the progress of the project. Not only is this a great historical record, but photographs can be used on your web site or in a newsletter to show future tenants, your banker, investors, or prospective clients just how things are going. If there is ever a question as to when some phase of the project was completed, photographs can document the process with valuable third-party verification. Large laminated prints can be used in construction planning meetings, making discussions more visual and meaningful. We can even put on a special laminate that can be drawn on with a grease pencil or dry erase markers, facilitating planning and/or changes.
Aerial photography of ground subjects generally falls into one of two categories: oblique or vertical. Obliques (shot from an angle) are more pictorial in nature, and are often the preferred choice. Different angles show different perspectives and proximity to other real estate, access routes, rail lines, waterways, and adjacent facilities, as well as vertical development of structures. Vertical photography (looking straight down) is more technical in nature, and can be used for basic measurements, or overlayed with available GIS information. Verticals also make great photographic maps of complex areas. Photographic Solutions' aerial photography yields high resolution, near real-time images - something not seen with Google Earth or most available satellite imagery.
Be sure to visit our web site, www.utahbyair.com, and take a look at examples of our professional aerial photography, then give us a call so we can discuss your next aerial photography project.
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