Construction Progress & Documentation Pacakges

Quick answer

Rocky Mountain Photography provides construction project documentation in Denver through scheduled packages that combine ground progress photos, Part 107 drone flights, timelapse, 3D scans, and video. Each visit follows consistent positions, and files arrive dated and organized for owner reports, lender draws, closeout, and claims. Packages are built around your project schedule. Request a quote.

Construction project documentation is only useful if it is consistent and easy to find later. A random set of phone photos rarely answers the question that comes up months later: what was behind that wall, when was that slab poured, or what did the site look like before the neighbor's complaint? A planned documentation program answers those questions with dated, organized images from repeatable positions.

Rocky Mountain Photography, founded in Denver in 2016 by brothers Jeff and Nick Perry, builds documentation packages for general contractors, owners, developers, lenders, and public agencies. Each package mixes the right tools for the project, from ground photos and drone flights to timelapse and 3D scans, on a schedule tied to milestones. Our pilots are Part 107-certified and check airspace before every flight.

What goes into a documentation package

Packages are assembled from a few building blocks. Ground progress photography covers interior and exterior work from standard positions, with special attention to items that will be hidden, like underground utilities, foundation reinforcement, in-wall rough-in, and above-ceiling systems. Aerial progress flights show the whole site, logistics, and exterior progress, with optional orthomosaics for engineers. Timelapse cameras capture the project continuously and produce milestone films. 3D scans record interiors as navigable models, especially before drywall and ceilings. Video adds milestone clips and a final project film. A small tenant improvement might use monthly ground photos and one pre-drywall scan, while a large multifamily or hospital project might combine all of them. We recommend a mix based on contract requirements, risk, and how stakeholders will use the images.

What goes into a documentation package

Construction photo documentation in Denver, CO: scheduling and coverage

We build the visit schedule with your project manager at the start. Common cadences are weekly or biweekly ground visits on fast-moving jobs and monthly visits on longer projects, plus milestone visits for pours, structure complete, dry-in, and pre-drywall. Each visit follows a standard route, captures the same positions, and adds new areas as the building grows. On multi-story projects, we document each floor in order and label images by level and area. Visits are calendared in advance, and we coordinate with the superintendent so photography never slows crews. If the schedule changes, we shift visits to match key work rather than sticking to arbitrary dates. Drone flights follow the same plan, weather permitting, and we reschedule within a few days to keep intervals consistent for comparison.

Construction photo documentation in Denver, CO: scheduling and coverage

Organized delivery and how teams use it

Each visit is delivered as dated, edited JPEGs, named and organized by date, area, and floor, so anyone can find images quickly. We can follow your naming conventions or folder structure and prepare files for upload to common construction management platforms. Owners and lenders review progress before approving draws. Project managers use images in meeting minutes, RFIs, and change order discussions. Closeout teams hand facility managers a visual record of concealed work, which is valuable for maintenance and future renovations. Risk and legal teams rely on dated records if disputes or claims arise. Marketing teams pull strong images for proposals and social media. At project end, the documentation archive can feed a project overview video or case study. Next-day delivery is available on many photo shoots.

Organized delivery and how teams use it

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“Great service, quality, and speed. In addition to being a great photographer, Jeff is also a great guy to work with. Thanks again man!”

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“Our brokerage has sold millions of dollars of commercial real estate across Colorado. Rocky Mountain Photography has been an excellent partner of ours, creating high quality professional media to showcase these various investment properties. They’re consistently reliable, communicative and on-time.”

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Had an awesome time working with Rocky Mountain Photography on a shoot! Great communication through the whole process, excellent attention to detail. Would love to work with them again!

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How It Works

1. Tell us about your project

Our process begins with a detailed understanding of your project, followed by the assignment of a dedicated project manager. We then determine the ideal package to meet and exceed your media needs.

2. We Capture the Media

Once your project needs are understood, our team schedules and captures your photography, video, or drone media professionally from ground and sky, making sure to include all client specifications and instructions.

3. Receive your Deliverables

Upon completion, we meticulously edit and upload the media for your review, providing any necessary updates or revisions before sending the final high-resolution deliverables to you on time and on budget.

Frequently asked questions

What is construction project documentation?

It is a planned, dated visual record of a project from start to finish, using progress photos, aerials, timelapse, 3D scans, and video. Consistent positions and organized delivery make it useful for reporting, closeout, and resolving questions later.

How often should documentation visits happen?

Weekly or biweekly visits suit fast-moving jobs, while monthly visits suit longer projects. Milestone visits for pours, dry-in, and pre-drywall are added on top. We build the schedule with your project manager around the actual work.

Can you follow our file naming and folder structure?

Yes. We can match your naming conventions and folder structure and prepare files for upload to common construction management platforms. Share your standards at the start, and every visit will follow them. Consistency saves time.

Why document before drywall?

Once walls and ceilings close, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems are hidden. Pre-drywall photos and scans let facility teams and future contractors see what is inside without cutting into finishes, which saves time and money over the life of the building.

Do documentation packages include drone flights?

They can. Most packages for larger projects include monthly drone flights from standard positions. Part 107-certified pilots coordinate with the site lead and check airspace before every flight in the Denver area. Smaller jobs may skip them.

How do I set up a documentation package?

Request a quote with the project address, size, schedule, contract documentation requirements, and stakeholders. We will propose a mix of services and a visit calendar that fits your project and budget. Contract specs help us scope it.

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