WEST MICHIGAN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY & DOCUMENTATION
Get a clear look at your roof, follow a new home or addition while you’re away, or show a venue at its best. WEMAD provides aerial photography, progress updates, site mapping, and interior construction records across West Michigan.
Explore a real WEMAD property model in 3D
See your place from a new perspective.
One photo visit, a milestone, or a record that grows with your project.
The builder's ultimate handoff. The homeowner's lifetime reference.
Your home has a story most people never get to keep. WEMAD brings construction milestones, aerial progress photos, original floor plans, pre-drywall photo locations, and product manuals and warranties into one beautiful, page-turning digital record.
Imagine opening a floor-plan pin years from now to review what was photographed behind a wall — before remodeling a kitchen, adding a room or making repairs. At resale, give prospective buyers an organized history of your home's improvements and documentation instead of a box of forgotten paperwork.
Illustrative Schoon sample: AI-generated exterior completion concepts, proposed system routes and fictional warranty entries are labeled demonstrations, not verified as-builts. Actual captures, measurements, manuals, links and delivery terms are scoped to each project. Documentation does not guarantee a higher sale price.
Explore the interactive sample • Turn pages • Open blueprint pins • Browse warranties
GOOGLE CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Hear directly from the people who have trusted WEMAD with their property.
REAL PROPERTY. REAL PERSPECTIVE.
Turn the site. Move closer. See how it all fits together.
Explore the Holland, Michigan venue and its surroundings through a textured 3D model built from WEMAD’s original aerial photographs.
PORT 393 · HOLLAND, MICHIGAN Capture: October 28, 2026 · Photogrammetry of visible surfaces
Open the dedicated 3D viewTHE ESTATE. THE GROUNDS. THE PROGRESS.
Turn the property. Follow the setting. See the pavilion site in context.
Explore the Saugatuck, Michigan estate through a textured 3D model built from WEMAD’s original aerial photographs.
THE BELVEDERE · SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN Capture: October 31, 2026 · Photogrammetry of visible surfaces
Open the dedicated 3D viewWATCH THE BUILD · 58 SECONDS
Follow a home from the ground up, then step inside before drywall. See how aerial and interior photographs can preserve the memories—and the visible wiring, plumbing, and HVAC details.
For owners. A property you can explore and share.
For builders & remodelers. A common view for site conversations.
For venues. A new way to show the setting.
What would your property look like from here?
Let’s document your propertyONE VISIT OR AN ONGOING RECORD
A roof you want a better look at. A home taking shape while you’re away. A venue you want people to fall in love with. Choose the photographs or documentation that fit your reason for calling.
A closer look at visible roof and exterior areas, with images you can share with your roofer or contractor.
Follow the milestones of your home or vacation home, even when you live out of town.
Beautiful views of your venue, property, or celebration, with coverage planned around the occasion.
Keep owners, builders, and project teams informed with dated aerial photographs and repeat visits.
Understand buildings, access, and visible site features through overhead mapping and dimensional context.
Keep a room-by-room record of visible framing, wiring, plumbing, and HVAC before the walls close.
Looking for aerial views of a shoreline, marina, golf course, or another special place? Explore property & aerial imagery
FOR YOUR HOME. FOR THE YEARS AHEAD.
Your home is more than a construction project. It’s a place you’ve imagined, planned, and invested in.
Whether it’s a new home, a remodel, an addition, or a vacation home, you can follow the progress even when you’re out of town. Agree on the milestones you want to see, receive dated photographs, and keep an interior record before the walls close. We work directly with homeowners and coordinate access with your builder.
Save the memories and visible details of your home, with a photo record you can return to over the years.
Plan my home documentation2D & 3D MAPPING · AT A GLANCE
Explore how an overhead map and a 3D model can help you understand a property before, during, and after construction.
View full imageSee lots, access, and visible features together. Sample lot labels show how a map can be organized.
Illustrative example supplied for this site.
View full imageSee a structure’s visible form and relationships from a different angle.
Example model: Modern_ House_ Construction by vitoremm · CC BY 4.0.
BUILDING, ADDING ON, OR REMODELING?
Years from now, you may want to remember the build—or look back at the wiring, plumbing, and HVAC before they were covered. We help you keep both the memories and the practical details, with visits coordinated around your builder’s schedule.
MORE THAN A FOLDER OF PHOTOS
Start with a location on your floor plan. Open the associated photo record. Review notes about the details that matter.
Explore an example room view, linked floor plan, and tagged details. Your record uses your project’s images, plan, and agreed notes.
Discuss your projectHOME DOCUMENTATIONIllustrative photos, plan, and notes. Field measurements are recorded on site.
PURPOSEFUL EQUIPMENT. PLANNED CAPTURE.
Two aerial platforms with distinct roles. We match the aircraft, capture plan, and deliverables to your project.
Construction mapping platform
Our mapping-focused platform for planned, overlapping image capture. Its 4/3-inch 20MP wide camera and mechanical shutter support photogrammetry workflows for 2D orthomosaics and 3D site models.
Creator Combo · Aerial imaging platform
Our aerial imaging platform for detailed progress photographs, video, and property context. Its three-camera system includes a 4/3-inch Hasselblad main camera capable of 100MP photographs.
RTK is an equipment capability, not a blanket accuracy guarantee. Any required corrections, site control, measurement standards, and validation are agreed for the project. Visual mapping does not establish legal property boundaries.
What is a 2D orthomosaic? Overlapping drone photographs are combined and corrected for perspective and scale to create one detailed overhead map of a property.
Owners can plan improvements and keep a dated property record. Builders can coordinate site work and show visible progress. Remodelers can review the existing layout before an addition or exterior renovation.
Marking the same work area for every contractor helps you compare quotes, clarify what is included, and reduce misunderstandings. Repeat visits can document visible changes as work progresses.
01 / LANDSCAPE REVIEW
Give every contractor the same area to assess. Separate cleanup from optional restoration so each proposal makes clear what is included.
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02 / PARKING LOT SCOPE
Define the parking area once, then ask each bidder to itemize cleaning, sealcoating, restriping, and repairs. A shared scope helps you compare what each price covers.
Open full parking lot exampleOUR WORK · EMERSON LOUNGE · OCTOBER 27, 2026
These views come from the same WEMAD mapping capture. The photographic map records visible conditions; the elevation view emphasizes the shape of visible surfaces. Together, they give owners and project teams a clearer starting point for planning and communication.
01 / PHOTOGRAPHIC ORTHOMOSAIC
Overlapping drone photographs become one corrected overhead map. Here, the roof layout, courtyard, landscaping, and area of site work can be reviewed together—a dated reference for scope discussions and future comparisons.
Open the full photo map
02 / SURFACE ELEVATION MODEL
The colored view displays modeled surface elevation. Colors and relief shading make differences in height easier to see across the roofs, open areas, and planting. It adds context for planning discussions and closer site investigation.
Open the full elevation viewWHY THEY LOOK DIFFERENT
Photogrammetry compares matching details in overlapping photographs to estimate the shape of visible surfaces. The orthomosaic keeps the photographic colors and detail. The elevation display uses assigned colors and shading to emphasize modeled height. Its colors represent elevation, not temperature or moisture.
Roofs and vegetation are part of this surface model; ground hidden beneath them may not be visible. Use the selected elevation scale and verified data for numerical interpretation. Drainage or grading decisions depend on verified ground elevations.
FOR OWNERS
Keep a dated record, explain improvement areas to contractors, and compare visible conditions before and after work.
FOR BUILDERS
Discuss access, work areas, and existing structures with owners and trades. Repeat capture can help communicate visible progress.
FOR REMODELERS
Review how the building, courtyard, and landscape fit together before planning an addition or exterior renovation.
OUR WORK · THE BELVEDERE & NEW PAVILION
WEMAD’s October 27 surface elevation map places the new pavilion site in context with the existing venue and landscape. The October 24 aerial photographs below show the pavilion slab, surrounding site work, and grounds at Belvedere Estate & Gardens in Saugatuck.
See an earlier project update on Facebook
FEATURED WORK · AERIAL MAPPING & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
This view turns overlapping drone photographs into a digital surface model, showing the modeled height of visible ground, buildings, and tree canopy. Read the colors against the elevation scale to see how the new pavilion site sits within the existing venue and landscape. Trees and rooftops are part of the model, so their colors describe those surfaces, including areas where the ground is hidden. Repeat flights at key milestones give owners, builders, and remodelers a dated reference for discussing the work and comparing visible construction progress.
Record the construction footprint and visible progress at this stage of the project.
See how the new work relates to existing structures and the surrounding property.
Recognize that vegetation is included in the surface model, alongside buildings and visible ground.
For owners, builders, and remodelers: keep a dated reference, explain work areas to the project team, and compare visible changes across repeat visits. Review the existing setting before planning additions or exterior improvements.
Colors represent modeled elevation, not heat. Numerical measurements and grading decisions require verified site data.
FOR CONTRACTORS, DEVELOPERS & OWNERS
From site preparation to the final exterior, plan aerial visits around the milestones that matter to your project.
A SIMPLE PROCESS
Share the location, project stage, and what you want documented.
We coordinate with your project team around site access and key milestones.
Receive dated documentation with clear folders, agreed notes, and a usable project record.
ABOUT US
A home is more than a building. It’s where we care for one another, create memories, and invest in our future.
We built a guest home for a loved one so we could provide care and keep family close. That experience gave WEMAD’s work a deeply personal purpose: helping people preserve the story of their build, along with the details they may need years from now.
Get to know usWHY THIS MATTERS TO US
We built a home for a family member. We love the finished result—but we wish we had a fuller record of the journey, including aerial views and the systems behind the walls.
The story behind WEMAD
The home begins to feel real.
Original photos of our founder’s family-home build. They illustrate the milestones that inspired our service, rather than aerial mapping or 360° deliverables.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. A HIGHER PERSPECTIVE.
Serving Grand Haven to South Haven, including Holland, Saugatuck, Douglas, and surrounding communities. Grand Rapids projects are welcome.
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Read the guideYes. Contact us directly for a new home, vacation home, addition, or remodel. We’ll plan the documentation with you and coordinate timing and site access with your builder.
Contact us during framing and rough-in. The key visit is after the agreed plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work is visible and before insulation or drywall covers it.
We scope 2D orthomosaic mapping, 3D site modeling, aerial construction progress monitoring, and interior pre-drywall records for contractors, developers, builders, and owners. Coverage, file formats, visit frequency, and any measurement requirements are agreed before capture.
We agree which measurements matter, record them on site, and enter them as notes. A 360° photo alone does not provide verified dimensions.
Your quote specifies the deliverables: 2D orthomosaic imagery, a 3D visual model where suitable, dated aerial photos, organized interior records, plan-linked notes, 360° views, or a progress PDF. Any hosted-access period is agreed in advance.
Pricing depends on project size, location, milestones, and deliverables. Tell us about the build and we’ll prepare a project-specific quote.
YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR PROGRESS. YOUR PERSPECTIVE.