Pole Camera

Often, I look at photographs and I think to myself – the camera position should have been higher. As I have commonly placed a camera atop a 25-foot tall pole, it has reshaped my personal vision such that I often pre-visualize images from a higher perspective.

There can be several reasons why I raise a camera over my head. The most obvious of these reasons is that an obstacle exists between me and the subject to photograph. For example, if you’ve ever tried to photograph a parade, you probably appreciate the challenge of people standing in front of you.

A less obvious reason is simple perspective – things look different from a high perspective or low perspective (close to the ground). As there is never a ladder nearby when I need one, a telescoping pole is just the ticket. With the camera atop the pole, it can be wirelessly operated from the ground.

A sUAV (small aerial drone) is a great photography tool, but it is not a safe tool in many scenarios … such as a busy downtown street. While a telescoping pole is limited in height, it is perfectly safe in most environments.

Here are a few examples.