No matter whether I’m taking photos of humans or inanimate objects (hello houses!), being a photographer is really about the human connection.

Recently, I was hired to shoot several properties for a client, both day and night shots. Sure, no problem!

Of course, it’s not exactly that easy. Technically, as a professional Part 107 Certified drone pilot, you can’t just shoot a commercial drone gig without doing a couple things first. Here’s a quick recap:

Ever since returning from Hawaii, I’ve been going through my photos and remembering all the beautiful landscapes. The depth of layers brought back memories of staring into viewfinders as a kid.

One of my favorite excursions was The Road to Hana. Driving the 620 curves and 59 bridges that were often one-lane with hairpin turns was a white knuckle experience and truly unforgettable. The incredible scenery (captured by #DasDrone001) made me feel lucky to be alive, in Hawaii, and in that moment.