Aerial & Drone Photography
As a licensed and insured FAA Part 107 drone operator with nearly a decade of experience, I provide professional aerial photography and video services that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and creativity.
Whether I’m flying over a large-scale corporate event, capturing cinematic B-roll for marketing campaigns, or producing stunning overhead visuals for editorial use, my approach combines technical precision with an eye for compelling storytelling.
What I Capture from the Air
- Corporate campuses & facilities: polished establishing shots of headquarters, campuses, and office parks
- Large events & group photos: overhead coverage of conferences, festivals, and big team photos
- Construction & development: progress documentation and site overviews for real estate and AEC clients
- Editorial & marketing B-roll: cinematic 4K aerial footage for campaigns, brand films, and news features
Why a Photojournalist Behind the Drone
Drone footage is everywhere now, but most of it is generic. My background is in photojournalism, which means I am not just flying a camera; I am hunting for the frame that tells a story. Every flight is planned around the light, the composition, and the moment, and handled with the safety discipline of an FAA-certified, insured commercial operator. The result is aerial imagery that looks intentional and editorial, not like stock footage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I am an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot, fully licensed and insured for commercial drone operations. For flights in controlled airspace, I file the required LAANC authorizations in advance.
Corporate campuses and facilities, large outdoor events and group photos, construction and development sites, and cinematic B-roll for marketing and editorial. If a subject benefits from an elevated perspective, I can capture it.
Yes. I shoot both high-resolution aerial stills and 4K video on the same flight, so you get a complete set of assets from a single booking.
Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days via a private, downloadable online gallery. Expedited delivery is available for time-sensitive projects.
Most aerial assignments range from $1,500 to $4,000 depending on location, flight time, airspace authorizations, and whether you need stills, video, or both. Reach out for a fast custom quote.
FAA Part 107 Certified, Fully Legal Commercial Drone Photography
Josh holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, the federal license required for all commercial drone operations in the United States. Every aerial shoot is planned with proper airspace authorization, including LAANC approvals for controlled airspace near major airports. Your images are fully compliant and legally usable for any commercial purpose, with no liability risk to your organization.
What We Capture From the Air
- Corporate campuses & facilities: aerial overviews of headquarters, manufacturing plants, data centers, and multi-building campuses that communicate scale and presence
- Events from above: outdoor corporate events, festivals, product activations, and large gatherings captured from perspectives impossible to achieve on the ground
- Real estate & architecture: commercial properties, construction progress documentation, site surveys, and architectural showcase photography
- Editorial & documentary: Josh's aerial work has been published internationally by AFP, Getty Images, and major news organizations, applying the same editorial standards to commercial aerial projects
Equipment & Output
Josh shoots with professional-grade drone equipment capable of high-resolution still imagery and 4K video. Still images are delivered as high-resolution files ready for large-format print, web, and broadcast use. Final edited stills are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Aerial video packages, including edited reels and raw footage, are available on request.
Coverage Area & Airspace
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Josh flies throughout California and travels nationally for aerial assignments. San Francisco (Class B airspace) and areas near major airports require LAANC authorization, Josh handles all airspace coordination and pre-flight planning as part of every engagement. Available across the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and other national markets.
Pricing
Aerial photography sessions start at $1,500 for a half-day. Full-day aerial shoots and multi-day projects are priced by scope and travel requirements. Contact Josh to discuss your aerial project and get a quote.
San Francisco Drone & Aerial Photographer
As an FAA Part 107-licensed drone photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Josh captures fully legal, insured aerial photography and video across San Francisco and Northern California, corporate campuses, facilities, events from above, and skyline establishing shots. San Francisco's Class B airspace and proximity to major airports require LAANC authorization, which Josh handles as part of every engagement. Get in touch for San Francisco aerial and drone photography.