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THE REEL

VIDEO Showcase.

Cinematic dusk exterior of the Sleepy Hollow tiny cabin at The Retreat at Sunset Bluff, Monteagle TN, with string lights and a fire pit lounge area.
Property film of the Cozy Cottage tiny home at The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls, Monteagle TN, featuring aerial and interior footage.
New construction home built by Gregg Homebuilding, showcasing interior design and real estate marketing footage.
Drone tour of Sleepy Hollow luxury tiny cabin at The Retreat at Sunset Bluff, Monteagle TN.
Nashville home architectural showcase with design by Branan White Designs.
New tiny home at The Retreat at Water's Edge Phase 4 on the Cumberland Plateau.
Historic Nashville home renovation with interior design by Triple House Design.
Waterfront tiny home with private dock, sandy beach, and outdoor entertaining space in Tennessee.
New Queen Anne Victorian home on Franklin's historic William Campbell Court, Magnolia Hall community.
Cinematic dusk exterior of the Sleepy Hollow tiny cabin at The Retreat at Sunset Bluff, Monteagle TN, with string lights and a fire pit lounge area.
Property film of the Cozy Cottage tiny home at The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls, Monteagle TN, featuring aerial and interior footage.
Drone tour of Sleepy Hollow luxury tiny cabin at The Retreat at Sunset Bluff, Monteagle TN.
New tiny home at The Retreat at Water's Edge Phase 4 on the Cumberland Plateau.
Waterfront tiny home with private dock, sandy beach, and outdoor entertaining space in Tennessee.
New Queen Anne Victorian home on Franklin's historic William Campbell Court, Magnolia Hall community.
Nashville home architectural showcase with design by Branan White Designs.
Historic Nashville home renovation with interior design by Triple House Design.

THE GALLERY

PHOTOGRAPHY Showcase.

Elevated aerial view of the white pole barn and pasture at golden hour, with a cell tower and tree line in the background.
Aerial view of a paved road leading from open pastureland into a Middle Tennessee neighborhood, with a white pole barn visible on the property at right.
Straight-down aerial view of the white pole barn's roofline, gravel driveway, and landscaped beds bordering a cornfield.
View down the barn's center aisle toward the workshop bay and the lumber-loaded flatbed truck.
Full exterior of the wooden barn and run-in shed with metal corral gates at golden hour.
Interior of a wood-and-metal barn workshop bay with a vintage flatbed truck loaded with lumber, doors open to the pasture.
Close-up of a buckskin horse's head and neck at golden hour, with a saddled horse visible in the background.
Close-up of a metal corral gate with a lead rope hanging on it, looking into the barn aisle.
A hand gently touching a palomino horse's face, rolling farmland and distant farmhouses behind it at sunset.
Center aisle of the horse barn, open stall doors on both sides, leading out to a pasture gate.
Close-up of a palomino horse's head beside a horse trailer at golden hour, another horse grazing behind it.
A rider in a cowboy hat on horseback in front of the farmhouse porch at golden hour.
Wide view of the open pasture at sunset, with a grill, fencing, and a gravel building pad in the foreground.
Close-up of a rusted vintage International R-160 truck's hood and fender inside the barn, overlooking the gravel drive at sunset.
Aerial drone view of a circular garden driveway surrounded by green trees near the Sleepy Hollow cabin.
Aerial drone view of the Sleepy Hollow cabin roof surrounded by bare winter trees and a gravel drive.
Multi-armed deity statue draped in flower leis beneath a banyan tree on Kauai.
Leaf-covered forest floor beneath a rock bluff overhang on the trail near Sleepy Hollow.
Rock bluff overhang with hanging roots and the Sleepy Hollow cabin deck visible through the trees.
Aerial view of a Castle Homes estate along the river at 8021 River Road Pike, with a circular driveway and firepit lawn.
Top-down aerial view of a Castle Homes estate with a pool and manicured grounds.
Stone archway entrance at a Castle Homes estate, framing a view of the manicured lawn.
Wide aerial view of a large Castle Homes estate with stone and stucco exterior at sunset.
Aerial drone view of a golden sunset over the ocean along a Kauai resort coastline.
Aerial view of a Cornerstone Construction home bordering a golf course fairway.
Aerial view of a Cornerstone Construction home on a suburban cul-de-sac.
Aerial view of a large European-style estate built by Cornerstone Construction, with a circular motor court.
Close-up of a Cornerstone Construction home's exterior with dark trim and wood accents at sunset.
Cream stucco front facade of a Cornerstone Construction home glowing at sunset.
Rear view of a Cornerstone Construction home with a covered patio and pool at sunset.
Wood-clad porte-cochère entrance at a Cornerstone Construction home, framing a view of the countryside.
Small forest creek flowing over moss-covered boulders near Sleepy Hollow.
Aerial drone view of forested mountain ridges and valleys along the Cumberland Plateau near Sleepy Hollow.
Stone-lined gravel driveway leading through the woods to the Sleepy Hollow cabin at golden hour.
Aerial drone view of a Kauai resort coastline glowing at golden hour, mountains in the background.
Hannah Custom Homes lake house glowing at sunset with docks and boats along the shoreline.
Aerial view of a Hannah Custom Homes estate lit up at dusk with a long tree-lined driveway.
Aerial view of a Hannah Custom Homes estate surrounded by fall foliage, circular driveway lit at sunset.
Brick colonial home built by Hannah Custom Homes with tall white columns and a symmetrical facade.
Icicles hanging from a snow-covered rock bluff with the Sleepy Hollow cabin visible in the background.
Hiker walking beneath a canopy of hala trees on a jungle trail in Kauai.
Stacked lava rock cairn on the Kilauea Iki crater floor at sunset, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Dense forest of leaning tree trunks and green canopy along the trail near Sleepy Hollow.
Butler's pantry at Magnolia Hall with glass-front cabinetry and brass hardware.
Dining room at Magnolia Hall with navy walls, floral wallpaper, and statement chandeliers.
Gallery hallway at Magnolia Hall with herringbone floors and a wall of windows.
Hallway at Magnolia Hall with mirrored doors and a marble-top console.
Kitchen at Magnolia Hall with mauve cabinetry, brass hardware, and dark countertops.
Kitchen island at Magnolia Hall with navy cabinetry and brass pendant lighting.
Living room at Magnolia Hall with a fireplace and symmetrical seating arrangement.
Marble primary bathroom at Magnolia Hall with a freestanding soaking tub and brass fixtures.
Covered wraparound porch with white columns and rocking chairs at Magnolia Hall, 1835 William Campbell Court.
Man relaxing in a natural river swimming hole surrounded by boulders in a Kauai jungle.
View from inside a shaded rock overhang looking out toward the forest near Sleepy Hollow.
Aerial view of a rocky coastal point and turquoise cove on Kauai, Hawaii.
Rooster perched on driftwood roots overlooking turquoise beach waves on Kauai.
Dark wood tiny cabin with a covered porch nestled in snow-covered woods at Sleepy Hollow.
Snow-covered residential street lined with bare trees glowing at sunrise.
Sun flaring through a leafy jungle canopy over a hiking trail on Kauai, with a hiker pausing beneath the arched branches.
Retreat at Water's Edge cabin with a covered wraparound deck, set in a wooded lot.
Aerial view of a Retreat at Water's Edge cabin with a private dock along the shoreline.
Retreat at Water's Edge cabin at sunset with a private dock, firepit, and lake views.
Aerial view of the wooded lake cove surrounding the Retreat at Water's Edge community.
Blue modern cabin at the Retreat at Water's Edge with a covered porch and gravel landscaping.
Open kitchen with a white island and wood plank ceiling inside a Retreat at Water's Edge cabin.
Retreat at Water's Edge cabin glowing at dusk with string lights along the eaves.
Open-concept interior of a Retreat at Water's Edge cabin with a loft overlook and staircase.
Interior framing of a Retreat at Water's Edge cabin under construction, looking out to the surrounding trees.
A-frame roof framing inside a Retreat at Water's Edge cabin under construction.
View from beneath a rock overhang looking out at the green forest along the Sleepy Hollow trail.
Native ohia lehua plant growing on the volcanic crater floor of Kilauea Iki at sunset.
Aerial view of Waimea Canyon's layered red-rock ridges on Kauai, Hawaii.
Two-story white colonial-style home built by Zurich Homes at 1955 Eliot Road, with a stone base and wide front steps.
Gravel driveway approach to a Zurich Homes property on Old Charlotte Pike, lined with bare trees in fall.
Close-up of a stone-facade home built by Zurich Homes, with a steep gabled roof and dark garage door.
Vaulted interior of a Zurich Homes build under construction at 7001 Congress Drive, drywall finished with arched doorways.

THE PROCESS

BEHIND EVERY PROJECT.

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STEP 01

Discovery

We learn your property, your audience, and the story you need to tell.

Planning

STEP 02

Planning

Shot lists, schedules, locations, and creative direction locked before we roll.

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STEP 03

Production

On-site photography, drone, and cinematic capture executed to a precise brief.

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STEP 04

Post Production

Editing, color grade, sound design, and retouching — the craft after the capture.

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STEP 05

Delivery

Final assets delivered in the format you need, organized and ready to use.

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STEP 06

Marketing Support

We can help you put the work to work — social cuts, strategy, and planning.

WHY HOUSTONOPOLIS Creative

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US.

We blend the precision of architectural photography with the emotion of cinematic film. Every project is captured, directed, and delivered by one team — so the story stays consistent from first frame to final cut.

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Dual-Licensed

Realtor & FAA-Certified Pilot

15+

Years of Combined Experience

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Two Disciplines, One Vision

12

Middle Tennessee Communities Covered

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING.

John is professional, reliable, and does a great job capturing the details that make our properties unique. The quality of the drone photography and video is always excellent, and the footage really helps showcase our properties elegantly. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for high-quality drone photography and video.

Zurich Homes Nashville

Creative Media Services

Working with John was wonderful. Not only did he deliver great quality work, he was a delight to work with. His eye for capturing spaces in their true form is extremely helpful for us as builders. A lot of photographers can capture a room but, with his drone footage, John can capture the feel of a room/space. Being able to capture architectural details like those are helpful for future clients to see. We would definitely recommend his company and will be using him for future projects.

Triple House Build

Creative Media Services

John was relentless in his quest to find us an incredible home in the range we could afford. His tireless efforts and steady communication throughout the buying process made finding our first home buying experience exceptional. Hats off to Houstonopolis!!

Skyye

Real Estate Services

John's attention to detail and responsiveness has helped us complete two transactions, one of which couldn't have happened without his patience and persistence. I enthusiastically recommend him to everyone!

Rob

Real Estate Services

We used John for video on several of our finished remodel projects. He is efficient, kind and knowledgeable. We appreciate his collaboration and ideas on how to best showcase our projects. We love how our short videos look upon completion and we recommend him to anyone in the industry!

Sebring Design Build

Creative Media Services

Let's Create SoMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING.

Whether it's a single listing, a full community film, or a brand story worth telling — let's talk about your next project.

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