
Investment
Why choose Chris Pilone for your Golf Course Photography?
We are primarily focused on the process of producing stunning images of golf courses. Our priority is to provide an excellent client experience and deliver a final product that exceeds expectations.
Experience
Kenwood Country Club / The LPGA Queen City Classic - Cincinnati, OH
The Grizzly - Mason, OH
Stonelick Hills - Batavia, OH
Clovernook Country Club - Cincinnati, OH
Hermitage Golf Course - Nashville, TN
Quality
I use my technical skills and artistic eye to deliver high-quality images of unseen vantage points. I have a workflow process unique to golf course photography where prior to any photo shoot I ensure I am properly equipt and prepared to get the most value from each session. For post-processing, I use professional industry-standard software to make the images come to life.
Quantity
Over the years, I have continued to perfect my craft to work efficiently during prime photography daylight hours. Equipt with plenty of battery life, I come prepared for every shoot with over 2.5 hours of flight time with the drone. Not only does this allow for more images to be captured, but it also allows me the flexibility of having the patience to wait for the perfect light at the perfect angle.
Perspective
Anyone can walk around with a camera and take pictures. However, through thousands of hours of practice, trial, and error, I bring a unique skill set to each project with an extensive due diligence process to produce stunning images guaranteed to wow your members and guests.
Safety
As a Certified Remote Pilot - All drone flights are compliant with FAA Rules and Regulations operating under Small UAS Rule (Part 107). All sessions will be consistent with your specific club’s rules and procedures and I will communicate any and all questions I have prior to each session. With safety as a top priority - I need to remain consistently aware of other golfers on the course and will be zero distraction to those enjoying their round.
Deliverables
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Course Photography
Professional, edited, high-resolution images are taken specifically for each club to capture the course in the best light through aerial photography.
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Holy By Hole Flyovers
Give your members and guests a visual of every shot on the course. Smooth flyover videos of each hole are delivered with your choice of graphics and overlays.
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Marketing Material
Course photos packaged into one easy-to-share PDF file provide a unique visual deliverable for your club. Engaging marketing videos crafted specifically for your project.
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Social Media Content
Various short-form content created to be shared on social media platforms to increase engagement and clicks to your club’s website or landing page. In 2022, my content shared across various platforms reached 1 million+ impressions driving traffic to various web pages.
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Prints
Provide your members and guests with stunning framed prints of the club. Prints are available in various sizes and frames. Perfect for displaying around the clubhouse, selling as memorabilia in Pro Shops, giving as a keepsake at events, and more.
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Much More
In addition to the deliverables mentioned, ideas and suggestions are encouraged. Depending on your project, I am flexible and creative to produce and deliver on the goals specific to the project.
How It Works
Every client experience is unique, however, to provide exceptional service the workflow process remains consistent. Here is what you can expect:
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This is the first step. Our initial meeting is to introduce myself, understand the goals you and your club are looking to achieve, and how I can provide the most value in achieving those goals. Here I will overview the different types of services I provide, review the workflow process, and follow up with a proposal outlining the deliverables These meetings can be done via phone, or in person, whichever is more convenient for you.
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This may be the most important piece. Once booked, prior to any photoshoot sessions, I first need to do a due diligence review of the course and property. Here I will scout the lay of the land, ask any questions, and prep for how to efficiently and effectively capture all the best shots. Lighting and timing are critical to producing great results, which all stem from a proper due diligence review.
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Here is the fun part. Once all preparation is complete, it is time to photograph the course. The photoshoot phase can be thought of in sessions. The number of sessions required may vary depending on the size of the project. All sessions will happen in the morning hours of sunrise or the evening hours of sunset to capture the best lighting. Each session may last about 4 hours give or take depending on the conditions. (This is the only variable I understandably cannot control, however proper preparation and planning can help bring the most value to each session). Here I will need to be cautiously aware of the activity on the property, prioritize safety while flying, and ensure that I am zero distraction to any members and guests.
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This is where the magic happens. Once the photoshoot sessions are complete, the post-processing phase will begin. Here is where all the edits, touch-ups, and final revisions will be made using professional industry-standard software. The timeline of this phase will again depend on the size of the project, however, I will provide continuous updates and set reasonable expectations for completion.
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The final product. All deliverables must be client approved before the project is considered complete. Once satisfied, the final deliverables will be presented through an online link that can be shared for immediate access as well as a physical flash drive containing all the files. Images are exported at their highest resolution and video files are delivered in 4K HD.
Equipment
DJI Mavic Air 2S
1-Inch CMOS Sensor
20 MP - 5472px × 3648px
5.4K Video
Obstacle Avoidance Sensing in 4 Directions
Edits and Post-Processing are created using the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Lightroom
Premier Pro
Photoshop
After Effects
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*Now accepting bookings for Spring, Summer and Fall 2023 sessions*
CONTACT CHRIS PILONE
CHRIS@PILONEPRODUCTIONS.COM