This project being featured in PRB+ Magazine marks an important moment—not just for the architecture, but for the process behind capturing it. Publication reflects more than aesthetics; it confirms that the work resonates within the architectural and design community at a professional level.
The shoot began before sunrise with a clear objective: capture the exterior efficiently and wrap early.
By mid-morning, that goal had been met.
But instead of leaving, the decision was made to stay—allowing the project to unfold across changing light conditions. That extra time created opportunities that ultimately shaped the final body of work.
As the day progressed, the building revealed itself differently—through shadow, reflection, and elevation. Those transitions are what elevate documentation into something more intentional.
With the client requesting drone coverage, the shoot leaned heavily aerial. Over a decade of FAA-certified drone experience allows for rapid movement through compositions—capturing angles that would otherwise require complex setups or simply wouldn’t exist.
Much of this project was captured from the air, enabling simultaneous exploration of wide context, structural geometry, and spatial relationships.
That efficiency directly benefits the client: more coverage, more options, and stronger final assets—all within the same timeframe.
Still, the drone is only part of the equation. Ground-based cameras provide clarity, control, and refinement where needed. The strength comes from knowing how to combine both approaches seamlessly.
Designed by OLC Architecture and constructed by Wharton-Smith, the Village of Wellington Aquatics Center represents a $30 million investment in community infrastructure.
Capturing a project at this scale requires adaptability—working across elevations, adjusting to light, and pushing beyond standard viewpoints to find the perspectives that define the architecture.
This project stands as an example of how flexibility, time, and a willingness to go further ultimately shape the final result.
