Property Views from On High around DC

Photographing aerial views of properties in and near Washington, DC is strictly prohibited by aircraft and even drones because of the proximity to the White House.  This leaves photographers with few options for getting an "aerial" view.  One of the most common workarounds is to photograph from the upper level or even the rooftop of a nearby building.  This involves diplomacy, negotiation, manners, patience and much prior planning to secure permission from the other property's owners/management company.

Constitution Square, Washington, DC

Constitution Square.  Architect: SK&I Architecture & Design, Washington, DC.
Landscape Architect: Parker Rodriguez, Inc., Alexandria, VA.  Managed by: The Bozzuto Group.
Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Monroe Street Market, Washington, DC

Monroe Street Market.  This view was taken while I was tethered to the balcony of The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception's campanile.  Project executive architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning, Irvine, CA.  Conceptual design and master planning: Maurice Walters Architect, Washington, DC and Torti Gallas & Partners, Silver Spring, MD.  Developed by: Bozzuto Development, Abdo Developement, LLC and Pritzker Realty.
Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

The Cosmopolitan at Reston Town Center, Reston, VA

The Cosmopolitan.  Architect: Lessard Design, Vienna, VA.  Photo:©Todd A. Smith

Todd A. Smith is a professional VA, DC, DE, MD, PA, NJ, NY architectural photographer based in Alexandria, VA. Please visit www.tasphoto.com to see examples of his award-winning architectural photography for builders, developers, architects, hotels and interior designers.