Daniel Beatty

As a member of CoStar Group’s residential photography team since July 2024, I capture and produce high-quality imagery, 3D Matterport tours, drone imagery 3D Gaussian scans, floor plans for Homes.com, I worked closely with realtors, management and logistics teams to maintain production efficiency, brand consistency, and client satisfaction. Recognized for creativity, collaboration, and consistent performance.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities

• Capture and deliver hundreds of residential Matterport 3D scans & commercial property assets, maintaining exceptional accuracy, composition, and adherence to CoStar quality and brand standards.
• Verified building construction status onsite utilizing photography and drone imagery.
• Lead Finding of potential new clients and customers.
• Consistently rank among top performers in production metrics with Lead Finding and Matterports quality standards.
• Maintained professional and courteous standards with clients in the field and maintained a positive customer experience, with realtors email Homes.com to praise my professionalism.
• Improving Efficiencies by consistently working to improve systems and standards.

Growth and Quality Focus
Over the past year and a half, I’ve grown in my role beyond Matterport scan to learning and improving efficiencies, lead finding, primary Images with drone & dslr include mentoring, auditing, and workflow refinement. These experiences have strengthened my operational perspective and prepared me to lead a team—driving performance, consistency, and innovation across CoStar’s photography network.

Over the past year and half, I’ve increased my metrics and quality output in Matterport scans, lead finding, as well as drone and real estate images. I am a team player that loves working with others as well as problem solving. I have a good operational foundation to work from and want to use that foundation to grow with the Costar Group.

Aperture Industries — Atlanta, GA

Founder / Creative Director | 2016 – 2024

Founded and led a full-service photo and video production company specializing in marketing content for businesses, realtors, developers, and agencies. Managed all aspects of operations including client relations, project management, creative direction, and marketing strategy.

Key Achievements

• Produced and edited the documentary “Horses Healing Hearts,” highlighting equine therapy in Lawrenceville, GA.
• Directed and delivered marketing videos, interviews, and promotional campaigns across corporate, real estate, and startup sectors.
• Oversaw all production phases—pre-production planning, on-site lighting and audio setup, filming, and post-production editing.
• Built and maintained long-term client relationships through strong communication, strategy alignment, and on-time delivery.
• Developed and executed digital marketing initiatives, including website management, copywriting, and social media campaigns.
• Licensed FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot; captured aerial footage for real estate and commercial projects.
• Rebranded Atlanta Architecture Images into Aperture Industries to expand video production and storytelling services.

Portfolio: www.apertureindustries.ai

https://www.vimeo.com/atlantaphotovideodrone

https://www.instagram.com/aperture.industries

Architectural Photographer / Videographer

Produced photo and video content for real estate agents, developers, and commercial clients. Managed projects from setup through post-production, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment.

Highlights

• Captured and edited property videos, portraits, and product imagery.
• Operated drones for aerial marketing projects; Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot (95% exam score).
• Conducted and edited interviews, integrating audio and visuals to match client specifications for length, tone, and pacing.

Produced professional photo and video content for families, businesses, and real estate clients, managing all aspects of production from technical setup to final delivery.

Highlights

• Captured portraits, headshots, and product imagery for commercial and personal branding.
• Managed lighting, audio, and video setups; conducted and edited interviews for marketing campaigns.
• Created photography and video materials for residential and commercial real estate marketing.
• Implemented SEO strategies to improve website visibility and client engagement.
• Expanded and rebranded the business into Atlanta Architecture Images, focusing on video marketing and commercial projects.