Detroit Tree Lighting and illuminated ice rink at Campus Martius, photographed by Chris Ahern

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Detroit’s stories,
from every angle.

Metro Detroit photographer Chris Ahern provides photography, video, and FAA Part 107 drone production for broadcasters, brands, events, destinations, architecture, and public spaces.

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Clients + collaborators

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Aerial view of Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius

Drone photography + video

Aerial + Broadcast

Detroit, major events, live television, commercial productions, and difficult airspace.

Placemaking Week conference in Detroit, photographed by Chris Ahern

Photography + video

Events + Conferences

Conferences, awards, festivals, civic events, interviews, and the people behind them.

People + organizations

Corporate + Commercial

Executive meetings, headshots, campaigns, launches, and everyday company stories.

Warm architectural interior with wood details, flowers, and a piano

Interior + exterior + aerial

Architecture + Property

Architecture, development, hospitality, real estate, and spaces that need to look their best.

Aerial view of a residential development photographed by Chris Ahern

Residential + commercial property

Real Estate + Development

Property photography and aerial context for listings, developments, and real estate marketing.

Rebirth of Detroit mural photographed by Chris Ahern

Editorial + commercial + installations

Image Licensing + Wall Art

Detroit and Michigan imagery for publications, campaigns, broadcasts, and spaces with a sense of place.

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Motion + aerial

See the work
in motion.

Events + conferences

Event Production Reel

One project covered across stills, interviews, ground video, and drone.

Aerial + Detroit

Detroit Aerial Reel

Recent aerial footage of Detroit, its landmarks, and the changing skyline.

Production experience + capabilities

Built for the production.

FAA Part 107-certified aerial production, ultra-high-resolution photography, and video capture up to 6K, with All-I recording options for demanding post-production workflows.

Chris Ahern brings over a decade of field utility experience with Fox Sports, CBS Sports, and other major production teams, alongside credited aerial work for ESPN, PBS Detroit, and WDIV.

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FAA Part 107

Up to 6K video

Ultra-high-res stills

Artwork + archive

For walls, screens,
and campaigns.

Commercial licensing, custom shoots, installations, and wholesale.

Existing Detroit and Michigan photography and aerial footage is available for broadcast, editorial, commercial, social, and print use. Custom assignments and large-scale wall art are also available.

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Based in Metro Detroit
Serving Michigan + beyond

Detroit’s stories,from every angle.

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