Summer is here.... Hazy, Hot and Horribly Dry.  You might think that perhaps this is not an optimal time for a photo because of your dried up lawn. However; with Photoshop, I have mastered the skill of making your lawn look fantastic... even in these conditions.  I am still working on my Townscape series... and will be criss-crossing the entire Commonwealth of Virginia to photograph every commercial vineyard/winery... so it's going to be a busy summer. If you are involved with your local school... contact me for details on how we can provide an aerial photo of your school, with all the students and faculty spelling out 2010... 2011... or your school's initials/name... for a FANTASTIC FUNDRAISER!  I'm also taking reservations for fall foliage aerial photos.  If you want your home or property photographed at peak foliage, now would be the time to make a reservation! Hurry!!!   Limited Availability.  First Come First Served! These are great times to capture a wonderful aerial photograph of your home or property.  Call or email today to schedule your photo flight!

Virginia123.Com Aerial Photography Greg Cromer - Owner/Photographer Serving Virginia - West Virginia - Maryland Phone (540) 607-1202 Web: http://www.virginia123.com Email: greg@virginia123.com   RESIDENTIAL-FARM-LAND       COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL     SCENIC POSTER SERIES  Current & Upcoming Exhibits: Morgan County Fair - Berkeley Springs High School - Berkeley Springs, WV Saturday July 31 - Sunday August 1, 2010 Market on the Square - Hagerstown MD - Thursday August 5, 2010 Berryville VA Main Street Craft Market - Saturday August 14, 2010 - 8am - noon. Saturday August 28 - Keedysville MD Festival - 11am - dusk  Currently On Display At:  Skyline Cafe & Art - Rt 33 - Across From Entrance to Massanutten Resort Crafty Hands - Dayton VA Farmer's Market Aerial Photography in the News:    Here's a very nice story that appeared on the front page of July 20, 2010's Winchester Star. (I do want to add that I do keep my hands on the stick while photographing... and I fly with a trained spotter or licensed pilot.) Join me at work as a videographer from The Hampshire Review in Romney WV follows me on an aerial photo flight over Romney Elementary School! Part 1  -  Part 2   My James Madison University photo was recently featured in US News & World Report.

Greg Cromer's Cities and Towns Project  Virginia - West Virginia - Maryland While 90% of my business is taking aerial photos of homes, farms and businesses... I have been building a collection of "scenic overview" photos of the cities and towns that I fly over. Currently, there are over 50 towns in the collection... and that's really just scratching the surface. MY MISSION IS TO PHOTOGRAPH EACH AND EVERY TOWN IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA and WEST VIRGINIA. If you would like to help me complete this massive undertaking, I am NOT accepting donations.    However, the sale of the photos in this series will fund the continuation... and ultimate completion of the project. Maryland Virginia West Virginia   TOWNS Boonsboro, MD Brunswick, MD Burkittsville, MD Cavetown, MD Clear Spring, MD Cumberland, MD Flintstone, MD Frostburg, MD Funkstown, MD Hagerstown, MD Hancock, MD Jefferson, MD Keedysville, MD Kitzmiller, MD LaVale, MD Leitersburg, MD Lonaconing, MD Mount Savage, MD Point of Rocks, MD Rohrersville, MD Sharpsburg, MD Smithsburg, MD Westernport, MD Williamsport, MD COLLEGES Frostburg University   SCENIC ATTRACTIONS Fort Frederick State Park Rocky Gap State Park Washington Monument State Park                                                     TOWNS Basye, VA Bentonville, VA Berryville, VA Boyce, VA Broadway, VA Bridgewater, VA Browntown, VA Bryce Resort, VA Buena Vista, VA Churchville, VA Craigsville, VA Crimora, VA Dayton, VA Edinburg, VA Elkton, VA Fishersville, VA Flint Hill, VA Fort Valley, VA Front Royal, VA Grottoes, VA Harrisonburg, VA Hume, VA Lebanon Church, VA Lexington, VA Luray, VA Marshall, VA Maurertown, VA McDowell, VA Middletown, VA Monterey, VA Mount Jackson, VA Mount Sidney, VA Mount Olive, VA New Hope, VA New Market, VA Orkney Springs, VA Orlean, VA Paris, VA Round Hill, VA Sperryville, VA Strasburg, VA Staunton, VA Stephens City, VA Stuarts Draft, VA Swoope, VA Timberville, VA Toms Brook, VA Upperville, VA Verona, VA Warrenton, VA Washington, VA Waynesboro, VA Weyers Cave, VA Winchester, VA Woodstock, VA COLLEGES Bridgewater University Christendom College Eastern Mennonite University James Madison University Lord Fairfax Community College Shenandoah University Virginia Military Institute Washington and Lee University SCENIC ATTRACTIONS Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River Historic Belle Grove Historic Long Branch Virginia Wineries               TOWNS Baker, WV Bolivar, WV Burlington, WV Capon Bridge, WV Capon Springs, WV Charles Town, WV Davis, WV Elk Garden, WV Fort Ashby, WV Franklin, WV Harpers Ferry, WV Keyser, WV Mathias, WV Martinsburg, WV Maysville, WV Moorefield, WV Mount Storm, WV New Creek, WV Paw Paw, WV Piedmont, WV Ranson, WV Ridgeley, WV Rig, WV Romney, WV Petersburg, WV Seneca Rocks, WV Shepherdstown, WV Short Gap, WV Springfield, WV Wardensville, WV Wiley Ford, WV COLLEGES Potomac State College Shepherd University SCENIC ATTRACTIONS Baker Rocks Jennings Randolph Lake Seneca Rocks                                                                  Specializing in distinctive Professional Aerial Photography. My equipment includes a Canon 5D - 12.8 Megapixel Digital Camera, a Canon 28-300 L Series Lens, Kenyon Gyroscopic Stabilizer - Epson 9800 44" Photo Printer using Archival Quality Genuine Epson Inks. I control then entire process of the photography cycle from flight planning to final delivery. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! I fly with commercial pilots from airports closest to the job at hand, to keep flying costs at a minimum. Many folks ask if they can ride along when I take pictures. The answer is always "No."  I only fly with trained pilots or my safety crew when I am working... but I would LOVE to leave my camera equipment on the ground and take you for a joyride.

Looks like I have a new project:  Working with area schools to photograph the school, with the students, faculty and staff outside forming the year!Romney Elementary in Romney WV was my first try at this, and they did GREAT!  According to the students I talked to, they had an "Awesome" time!! If you would like to have your school participate in this wonderful and exciting fundraiser idea, please call me at (540) 607-1202.

Scenic Posters This project started out for fun... trying to find the most scenic views to have something interesting to show at craft and art shows.    I am extremely picky about what photo makes the cut, so bear with me as I add cities, towns and attractions from around the Shenandoah Valley and beyond.   My friends and neighbors were delighted to find what they called "A perfect gift for someone". These posters are 16"x20" in a basic black frame under glass for $60 if I can hand deliver.I deliver the prints outside my general area for the same price, but do not ship frames, as they frequently arrive damaged. Call (540) 607-1202 to order. This collection is sorted "North to South" (for the most part)    Handley High School (Winchester VA) - New Astroturf Field    Keyser (WV) High School - New Astroturf Field     An Autumn 2009 photograph of the famous Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River This print is available by direct order only.  Call (540) 607-1202 - $50.00     Available at Clear Spring Hardware                                            Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at the Paw Paw Town Office & Paw Paw Liberty      Available at Winchester Book Gallery - Loudoun Street Mall - Winchester, VA Available at Winchester-Frederick County Visitor's Center - Pleasant Valley Road - Winchester, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA            Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA  Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA       Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at Greg's Restaurant - Capon Springs, WV       Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA     Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA          Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA                 Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA        Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at Ben Franklin - Broadway, VA   Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at Ben Franklin - Broadway, VA   Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Available at Braithwaite Studios - Mason Street - Dayton, VA Available at Hardesty-Higgins House - 212 S. Main Street - Harrisonburg, VA Available at Massanutten Resort Gift Shops Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Available at Braithwaite Studios - Mason Street - Dayton, VA Available at Hardesty-Higgins House - 212 S. Main Street - Harrisonburg, VA Available At Massanutten Resort Gift Shops - Massanutten, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA   Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Available at Braithwaite Studios - Mason Street - Dayton, VA  Available at Crafty Hands - Dayton Farmer's Market - Rt 42 - Dayton VA      Available at Augusta Framecrafters - D Street off Churchville Ave (Rt 250) - Staunton, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA   On Display at the Washington VA City Council Office Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Availalble at Braithwaite Studios - Mason Street - Dayton, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available in 2009 at Capon Springs Resort - Capon Springs, WV Available at Braithwaite Studio - Mason Street - Dayton, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA   Available at Braithwaite Studio - Mason Street - Dayton, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at Hardesty-Higgins House - 212 S. Main Street - Harrisonburg, VA Available At Massanutten Resort Gift Shops - Massanutten, VA Available At Shenandoah University Bookstore -Winchester, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA Available at The Art Gallery - Apple Blossom Mall - Winchester, VA     Available at the Trackside Restaurant - Route 42 - Timberville, VA Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Available at Braithwaite Studio - Mason Street - Dayton, VA   Available at C&L Cafe - Route 33 - Penn Laird, VA Available at Hardesty-Higgins House - 212 S. Main Street - Harrisonburg, VA

 
Mt. Storm Power Plant - Davis, WV

New Windmill Farm - Davis, WV

Water Treatment Plant Under Construction - Mt. Crawford, VA

Winchester Readiness Center Under Construction - Winchester, VA

Villages At Staunton - Staunton, VA

Sunnyside Retirement Community - Harrisonburg, VA

Presbyterian Church - Broadway, VA

Silver Lake Mill - Dayton, VA  (special thanks to the swans for making a cameo appearance)

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Farm - Winchester, VA

 
Estate Home - Winchester, VA

Mountain Cabin - Capon Springs, WV

Home on Cul-De-Sac - Broadway, VA

Lake House - Central Virginia