What is elevated photography?  Elevated photography, or low level aerial photography as it is sometimes called, is the principle of mounting a camera above ground level on a support.  Unlike most other elevated photography companies, Elevon Photography only uses professional D-SLR cameras.

How does elevated photography work?  Elevon Photography uses top specification 60' (17M) pneumatic masts, mounted on 4x4 vehicles (typically Land Rovers).  Mounted on the top of the mast is a fully remotely controlled pan and tilt head, together with a motorised zoom control, to support and operate the D-SLR camera.

The unique remote head allows the camera to see full 360 degrees, including straight up and (almost) straight down.  The head, zoom and all camera functions are controlled by software installed on the computer in the vehicle.

Why do I need elevated photography?  How many times have you thought 'this photograph would have been better if the photographer could have got the camera higher'?  Now you can ~ up to 60' higher!  Almost every exterior shot can be improved by using elevated photography techniques.

Which areas do you cover?  Although based in Northern England, covering all of Northern England, Central & Southern Scotland, we can (and do) travel to all other parts of The UK and beyond.

What are professional D-SLR cameras?  D-SLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) are used by photography professionals worldwide and give greater  quality and flexibility compared to non D-SLR cameras such as compact cameras, which are generally bought by the public for amateur use.  Elevon only uses D-SLR cameras and shoots in RAW (with conversion of the image to the format of your choice, typically TIFF or JPEG).  D-SLR cameras also allow a range of lenses to be used to give stunning results from wide angle (12mm) for a full view of the scene to very long lenses (300mm) to give a close up shot of a particular detail. ....75mm....
	From 12mm....
	....to 300mm

 

What about health and safety?  Elevon Photography takes health and safety very seriously.  We are fully insured for £2,000,000 public liability and all our staff are fully trained and experienced.  Upon arrival at a location, we will complete a Risk Assessment of the location before undertaking the assignment.  Safety is of the paramount importance.  There are certain times and occasions where it will not be possible to begin, or complete once started, an assignment.  These include:

 

During, or near to, electrical storms or near electrical overhead cables.

 

Gale force winds, although during medium or high winds the equipment can be operated at a reduced height.

 

If access with the equipment or vehicle would be illegal and/or unsafe (on private land without permission to enter or on roads/other public areas without the correct permission for example).

 

If we feel the safety of our employees, you, or the general public may be compromised in any way.

 

You must obtain any/all clearances and/or permits to allow us to enter, park and shoot at the location.  This includes airports, MOD premises and other sensitive locations and obtain permission from the landowner if you wish us to shoot from land which does not belong to you.

 

We will either not charge you/refund your fee or reschedule/cancel the assignment if:

 

You give us fair notice and we have not incurred any expenses or the weather is such that it is not safe for us to either start or once started, to complete the assignment.

How much does it cost and how can I pay?    We offer very competitive rates for our elevated photography service.  We guarantee, as long as the assignment does not differ from the details given at the time of booking, there will be no hidden extras.  We will expect payment in advance or, for account/commercial customers, upon invoice.   Please see our rates page.

How will the images be delivered to me?  The images can be stored on disk, emailed to you, stored on a secure area of our website (password protected) for you to access or uploaded to your own server via ftp.  Images will be shot in RAW and converted to the format of your choice.

We are a charity/non-profit organisation and we would love to have an elevated photograph of our premises/event but cannot afford to pay.  Can you help?  Yes.  Elevon Photography will, when other projects allow, take elevated photographs for charitable or non-profit organisations either free of charge or for a nominal fee to cover expenses.  Please just ask!

What are your Terms of Business?  Our Terms of Business can be viewed here and apply to all assignments we undertake, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

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If you have any other questions, please contact us.