There are basically three types of aerial photography
1. Oblique: This kind of photography is taken from a slightly front on few of the subject so as to incorporate some of the face of the building etc. Not intended to be used for mapping, this style is more for real estate, or a record of a structure etc.
2. Vertical: This type of photography is taken looking directly down at the subject and is geometrically correct so that maps and measurements etc can be made using the photographs, these kinds of photographs are usually made by shooting through a special port in the bottom of the aircraft.
3. Air to Air: This is when one aircraft is used as a platform to photograph another aircraft. Matching the speeds of the aircraft is useful as well as using a shutter speed the demonstrates prop movement. Background selection will make a big difference to the aesthetics of the shot.
General tips.
Obviously to do this job you must be comfortable with flying. The gear is standard with a 35mm and a short zoom is all that is required. Wide angle lenses are generally not used as too often your unobscured field of view will be narrow. Shutter speeds fast and the aperture used is just the optimal aperture for the particular lens. Use an experienced pilot who knows the area. Know the safety rules and don't ask the pilot to do anything illegal. Have a flight plan to save time. Weather limitations include cloud and high wind.
Cost Per Hour:
1. Oblique: This kind of photography is taken from a slightly front on few of the subject so as to incorporate some of the face of the building etc. Not intended to be used for mapping, this style is more for real estate, or a record of a structure etc.
2. Vertical: This type of photography is taken looking directly down at the subject and is geometrically correct so that maps and measurements etc can be made using the photographs, these kinds of photographs are usually made by shooting through a special port in the bottom of the aircraft.
3. Air to Air: This is when one aircraft is used as a platform to photograph another aircraft. Matching the speeds of the aircraft is useful as well as using a shutter speed the demonstrates prop movement. Background selection will make a big difference to the aesthetics of the shot.
General tips.
Obviously to do this job you must be comfortable with flying. The gear is standard with a 35mm and a short zoom is all that is required. Wide angle lenses are generally not used as too often your unobscured field of view will be narrow. Shutter speeds fast and the aperture used is just the optimal aperture for the particular lens. Use an experienced pilot who knows the area. Know the safety rules and don't ask the pilot to do anything illegal. Have a flight plan to save time. Weather limitations include cloud and high wind.
Cost Per Hour:
Cessna 172 $360
Robinson R44 $1,000
Beech Baron $850
Hot air balloon $280 per person
Squirrel $1,500
Cessna 210 $600
Chery Picker $200-$600
Charge the client the costs!
Oblique view http://www.chaplo.com/aerials.htm
Vertical view http://www.satimagingcorp.com/gallery/high-resolution-aerial-photography-dap-houston-2.html
Air to air http://www.photosfan.com/stealth/ 
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