real estate photography in chicago

Real estate photography in Chicago for agents, brokerages, and property developers. MLS-ready imagery delivered within 24 hours, color-accurate, with properly exposed interiors that show how the space actually looks rather than blown-out windows or muddy shadows. Aerial photography included where the property’s airspace permits.

What this delivers

Twenty-five to forty professionally edited high-resolution photos for a standard residential property. HDR interiors that hold both window detail and shadow detail without looking artificial. Wide-angle composition that shows rooms accurately rather than fish-eyed beyond recognition. Properly straightened vertical lines (no leaning walls), neutral white balance throughout the property, and consistent color across rooms. Twilight exterior shots available as an upcharge for luxury listings that benefit from them.

Aerial included

Standard residential packages include 5-10 aerial exterior photos for properties where FAA airspace permits. Most of Chicago sits inside Class B airspace because of KORD and Midway proximity, which means commercial drone work requires LAANC authorization — we file it for every flight. Operators without proper licensing and authorization are flying illegally and uninsured, which becomes the property owner’s liability the moment anything goes wrong. We hold an active FAA Part 107 certificate, carry $1M general liability plus drone-specific aviation insurance, and route LAANC authorization for every commercial flight in Chicago.

Turnaround and delivery

Twenty-four hour turnaround on standard residential shoots, with rush options available for active listings. Photos delivered via private branded gallery, downloadable in MLS-sized web resolution and full-resolution print sizes. Floor plans, virtual staging, and twilight exteriors are available as add-ons. Volume pricing available for brokerages with consistent listing flow.