Business Details
23 Years
experience
Premier Aerial Photography Services in the Southeast
Aerial Innovations Southeast has been delivering professional aerial and commercial photography services since 2003. Our FAA-certified team combines technical expertise with creative vision to serve clients across construction, real estate, and marketing industries. With headquarters in Nashville and Atlanta, we operate throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia using advanced drone technology and manned aircraft. Our services include construction progress documentation, real estate visualization, and creative aerial imaging, supported by comprehensive post-production editing. We maintain industry-leading standards through licensed pilots, state-of-the-art equipment, and a commitment to capturing perfect shots in optimal lighting conditions.Our team's extensive experience ensures efficient project execution while maintaining strict compliance with federal aviation regulations. Clients benefit from our full-service approach, which encompasses project planning, multi-platform image capture, and final production. We specialize in providing unique perspectives that enhance marketing materials and support critical business decisions. Our portfolio demonstrates decades of expertise in transforming aerial photography into powerful visual storytelling tools for diverse industries.
Services
Aerial Photography
Drone Photography
Commercial Photography
Construction Photography
Real Estate Photography
Vertical Photography
Creative Photography
Stock Photography
Architectural Photography
Interior/Exterior Photography
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Our FAA-certified pilots have extensive real-world experience in commercial aerial imaging
- We have multiple qualified pilots across the Southeast for rapid response capabilities
- Full-service solutions from capture to post-production editing and final delivery
- Specialized capabilities including night flights and urban drone operations
- Dedicated team of creative and logistical experts available on demand
Associations and certifications
- FAA Certified
What people say
Excellent shots
Responsive and accommodating
Premier aerial photographers
Great experience
Stunning results
Services
Aerial Photography
Our aerial photography services capture unique perspectives using both manned aircraft and drones. We specialize in construction documentation, real estate visualization, and creative landscape imaging. Clients receive high-resolution images optimized for marketing materials and project documentation. Our FAA-certified pilots ensure compliance with all aviation regulations while delivering exceptional visual content.
Drone Photography
Professional drone photography services provide detailed low-altitude imaging for construction, real estate, and marketing applications. Our DJI-equipped team captures high-resolution images and videos with precision control. We offer night flights, FPV capabilities, and specialized drone operations for complex projects across the Southeastern United States.
Commercial Photography
Comprehensive commercial photography services include architectural, interior, and exterior imaging for business marketing. Our Canon 5D Mark IV system delivers professional-quality images tailored to client needs. We focus on optimal lighting conditions and post-production enhancement to create compelling visual content for business promotion.
Stock Photography
Our extensive stock photography collection features aerial, drone, and ground images available for commercial licensing. The gallery includes diverse categories from agriculture to urban landscapes across Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky. Clients access professionally edited images for marketing materials with proper usage rights and commercial availability.
Construction Photography
Specialized construction progress photography tracks development from groundbreaking to completion. Our services help project managers document phases, monitor timelines, and communicate with stakeholders. We provide consistent aerial documentation that supports financial reporting and project management needs for construction companies and developers.
People
Wendy Whittemore
Flight Commander
With decades of aviation and photography experience, Wendy leads aerial operations in Nashville. Her expertise combines technical flight skills with artistic vision to deliver exceptional aerial imagery for commercial clients across the Southeast.
Rick Smith
Chief Photographer
MFA graduate from Columbia College Chicago, Rick specializes in aerial and architectural photography. He brings creative expertise to Tennessee and Kentucky projects, consistently delivering award-winning images that capture both technical precision and artistic composition.
Mara Wicker
Cinematographer
Atlanta-based cinematographer and video editor with formal training from the Academy of Art University. Mara combines technical proficiency with creative vision to produce compelling visual content for clients while managing tight production deadlines.
Chelsea Walker
Architectural Photographer
Specialist in architectural photography with training from the Art Institute of Atlanta. Chelsea excels at transforming spaces into visually compelling content, balancing technical precision with artistic interpretation for Atlanta-area clients.
Johnny Gerhart
Videographer
Experienced drone pilot and videographer with expertise in film production. Johnny manages complex shoots while pursuing advanced aviation training, combining technical skills with creative execution for Nashville-based projects.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We provide aerial photography services throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia with primary offices in Nashville and Atlanta.
Are your drone operators certified?
Yes, all our drone pilots are FAA-certified with extensive real-world experience in commercial operations.
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in construction documentation, real estate visualization, and commercial marketing applications across the Southeastern United States.
Can I purchase stock aerial images?
Yes, our online gallery offers royalty-free aerial and drone photography available for commercial licensing and print purchases.
Do you offer night flight capabilities?
Yes, our FAA-certified pilots have authorization for night flights and special operations in urban environments.
