Drone Photography

Daytime and nighttime drone photography

As an architectural photographer, I produce a wide range of images in daylight. I strive to capture every detail of buildings, their structure, and their surroundings, which allows me to fully convey their character and beauty. However, to add depth and variety to my projects, I also complement them with nighttime drone photography. This allows me to show how architecture appears under different lighting conditions, often revealing entirely new aspects and aesthetic qualities of buildings. Nighttime drone photography makes it possible to capture the magical atmosphere created by, for example, city lights, emphasizing the uniqueness and distinctiveness of each structure.

What possibilities does drone photography offer?

Drone photography is an ideal complement to classic architectural photography. It makes it possible to present buildings and entire urban developments from a completely new perspective. It is a great advantage when we want to show the location of a property as well as the context of neighboring buildings. It also allows us to photograph buildings from otherwise inaccessible places, such as from above water or from adjacent properties. This can be seen, for example, in the sample photograph of the “Zatoka Komfortu” development in Jastarnia—a photograph I took for the architectural studio B2 Studio from Kraków. In addition to classic architectural photography, the architects wanted images that would show the charming location of the building—the strip of the Hel Peninsula between the Baltic Sea coastline and Puck Bay. Without the use of a drone, this would have been practically impossible.

Another good example is the aerial photograph of the Holiday Inn Hotel in Gdańsk, taken during an architectural photo session carried out for its owner, UBM Development. The building clearly stands out against both the old and new developments along the Gdańsk canals, which is not immediately visible from ground level.

Aerial photography is widely used across many industries for good reason. For architects, it makes it possible to present the so-called fifth façade of a building. It also allows for a clear presentation of the concept behind a group of buildings or a public space. This is perfectly illustrated by the photograph of the Water Park in Koszalin, which I took for the architectural studio Płaskowicki & Partnerzy Architekci. The designed green roof of the building, intended to blend into the surrounding nature, is fully visible only from nearby elevations or in drone photography.

Drone architectural photography – how is it used in practice?

Developers love to use aerial photography to present the location of a property—its proximity to transport routes, recreational areas, and other elements attractive to potential buyers. They also often use it to showcase terraces belonging to show apartments, allowing them to promote their investment in an unconventional way. A good example is the photograph of the show apartment terrace in the “Osiedle Mickiewicza” development, which I took for Skanska during a photo session of the entire complex.

Very often, drone photography is also used by manufacturers of construction materials (such as glass façades, cladding materials, or roof tiles) who want to present their products from interesting and normally inaccessible perspectives. Drone photography allows them to spectacularly showcase, for example, architectural details that are otherwise difficult to access on completed buildings. An interesting example is the photograph of the “Chmielna 89” building in Warsaw, taken on commission for Cavatina Holding. The image shows the crowning detail of the office building—something impossible to capture using traditional photography.

Another example of the use of drone photography is presenting investments at various stages of construction. Contractors or investors require regular documentation in order to monitor construction progress and present it to their clients. Thanks to drone photography, they also have up-to-date material that can be used to promote their business on social media.

Drone photography pricing

The pricing of drone photography depends on many factors, such as location, scope of work, and the client’s specific requirements. The cost of drone photography may vary depending on the complexity of the project and the time required to complete the session. An important factor is also the number of shots and their subsequent post-production. Each project is priced individually in order to best meet the client’s needs.

Clients interested in a detailed price offer for drone photography in Warsaw, Poznań, Kraków, or any other city in Poland or abroad are welcome to get in touch to discuss the specifics of the project and receive an accurate quote. This makes it possible to tailor the scope of services to the client’s expectations and budget, while ensuring the highest quality of the final images.