About Us

Work Above specializes in aerial photography and is operated by Rick Boden and Marilyn Ledingham, commercial photographers in the Calgary area for more than twenty years, Our images have been published throughout the world in magazines, books, calendars, and other media. We have also photographed extensively in the oil sands of Alberta and have a dedicated aerial stock photography website. Please visit Work Above Stock Photography.

Our Equipment:
We photograph with a high resolution digital camera attached to a Kenyon labs Gyro Stabilizer. The Gyro is a helium-filled "pod" containing two heavy wheels spinning at 20,000 RPM allowing the camera to "float" in the air producing noticably sharper images. Our state of the art equipment produces photographs of incredible quality and resolution.

Digital Photography:
Digital translates to quick turnaround and flexibility. Images are downloaded to our computers for processing, colour correction, graphics and labels can be added and unwanted distractions can be removed. Images are then output to internet, CD/DVD, and print.

OUR CREDENTIALS:

• established team with 20+ years experience
• specialized aerial photography equipment
• current in latest technology
• computer & Photoshop experts

Professional Aerial Photographer Association:
We are members of PAPA International, a world wide association of professional photographers.

In a nutshell what makes our service unique and valuable, is the quality of our equipment, attention to detail, our dedication to customer service and the accessibility of our images.

Specialties

	OIL & GAS / OIL SANDS • Oil Rigs, Pumpjacks, Oil Sands Plants, Refineries, Storage Facilities. • Landscapes and perspectives that cannot be duplicated from the ground. • Photography for Web Sites, Brochures, Articles and Wall Display.
	CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS From large Oil Sands projects to single buildings to road construction, we provide valuable documentary photography. In addition we offer a unique side by side viewer for online progress comparison.
	INDUSTRY / AGRICULTURE • Roads and Bridges • Power Generation • Farming • Railroads • Mining.
	ARCHITECTURE / REAL ESTATE •Shopping Centres • Land Developments • Commercial Buildings • Acreages. Aerial photography provides vital location and access information.
	AERIAL VIDEO We are now offering gyro-stabilized aerial video to our services. Please call for more details. 403.949.4062

FAQs

Where do you travel?
While we are located in the Calgary area, our working area includes Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan from the US border Northwards and we have travelled and photographed the Oil Sands area extensively.

What are your rates?
Our rates are competitive but depend on many things. The distance to location, the type of aircraft used (fixed-wing or helicopter), the proximity of ground obstacles, and timeframe. Because of this, we prefer to analyze every job request and provide a quotation by email.

Can you supply references?
We are happy to supply references on request.

How do we get the photos?
We deliver our digital images on DVD's and over the internet. Photographic prints can be delivered as is or mounted on foam board and laminated.