Standing in the grill area in the circle, I was able to fly the drone and use my land camera simultaneously.

Aerial view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati
A view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati
Aerial view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati
A view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati
A view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati
Aerial view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati
Aerial view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati
A view of The Artistry an apartment complex on the Ohio River in Cincinnati

I'm an Expert in maximizing my visual opportunities, and I’m not bragging, this is just a fact that I’m discovering about myself. I recently created exteriors for a Chicago-based architectural firm simultaneously using my land and aerial camera platforms. The simultaneous photography experience saved the client an additional day-rate, if I was to have to come back or hire a separate drone photographer.


Using the drone camera platform is is my go-to favorite, as it so easily reveals proximity to locations, and scenery, however, there are few photographers who can perform both land and air at the same time. 


And have a blast doing it! Spending one full day, sunup to sundown, I was able to capture the light from all sides of the multi-use apartment complex designed by KTGY Architecture + Planning, based out of Chicago. However, if I was limited to not using the drone at the same time I would have to come back a different day, adding dollars to the invoice.


The Artistry features a rooftop pool, patios and grills, two courtyards plus a bridge that will allow residents to move between courtyards without going outside; and 8,000 square feet of commercial space. The Artistry, a $78 million, 344-unit apartment complex located at 601 Pete Rose Way along the Ohio River, will offer creative outlets and art-based social events for residents and other visitors.


Try to show all of that without an aerial camera!