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Aerial view of Port America Industrial Park’s warehouse buildings, access roads and neighboring airport infrastructure.

Featured article · 9 min read

Drone Photography Near Airports: Why FAA Approval Can Take Months

Commercial drone photography near airports can require weeks of FAA review. Learn from a real 68-day authorization process near DFW Airport.

Roy Gelbart, Founder of Clearform CreativePublished October 25, 2026 · Updated Oct 25, 2026

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Brick warehouse loading docks and striped parking at Gunston Industrial Park in Lorton, Virginia.

National production7 min read

National Property Photography: How to Plan a 20-Property Rollout Without Managing 20 Separate Shoots

Planning photography across 20 properties or more? Learn how to coordinate multi-market shoots, production schedules, onsite teams, and deliverables.

A symmetrical community lounge opens through floor-to-ceiling windows onto a furnished courtyard with umbrellas and landscaping.

Senior living3 min read

Choosing Senior Living Website Photos That Explain the Community

Choose senior living website images that explain arrival, residences, dining, shared spaces, and grounds with accurate captions.

Symmetrical entrance to the Link Airport Trade Center framed by low industrial buildings, monument signs, and a single palm tree.

Industrial and logistics5 minute read

Ground and Aerial Photography for Industrial Properties

Learn which leasing questions ground and aerial industrial photography can answer, and how to scope a useful set of property images.

An illuminated hotel occupies a prominent city intersection beneath dark clouds and surrounding glass towers.

Hospitality3 min read

Daylight or Twilight Hotel Photography: Which Views Do You Need?

Choose daylight, twilight, and contextual exterior views based on your hotel marketing needs, with a Fairmont Century Plaza example.

Aerial sunset view of a long residential building beside a tree-lined avenue, surrounding homes, and neighboring urban blocks.

Multifamily3 min read

When Should You Update Your Apartment Community Photos?

Decide whether your apartment community needs a targeted photo refresh or a complete reshoot after renovations, rebranding, or construction.

An illuminated contemporary residence opens onto a curved swimming pool and furnished terrace beneath a deep blue evening sky.

Luxury Residential10 minute read

How to Photograph a Luxury House

Plan luxury house photography with room-by-room coverage, lighting, composition, aerials, and examples from Clearform's residential portfolio.

A regional aerial map marks a featured owned asset and nearby destinations along major freeway corridors.

Corporate5 minute read

The Hidden Power of Motion Graphics in Corporate Video

A practical guide to using motion graphics, maps, charts, and titles in corporate and property videos.

A camera operator films four models dining on an oceanfront terrace during a hospitality lifestyle production.

Corporate11 minute read

How to Become a Thought Leader in the Hospitality Space

A practical guide for hospitality professionals on how to build real thought leadership through credible content.

Residents use a bright billiards lounge with a central pool table, seating areas, and large windows.

Corporate5 minute read

The Future of Real Estate

Technology, sustainability, and data are transforming real estate into adaptive, efficient, experience-driven spaces for modern lifestyles.

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Hotel and Resort Photography: How to Build a Useful Shoot Brief

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