# Estate Shutter Florida
# Updated: 2026-05-26
# License: CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication)

> Estate Shutter Florida is a professional real estate photography company serving all of South Florida — Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Sunny Isles Beach, and 30+ additional cities. Founded by Mike Brun, FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot with 6+ years of South Florida experience and 2,000+ MLS listings photographed. Services include HDR photography, drone aerials, Zillow 3D virtual tours, digital staging, twilight photography, and floor plans. Photos delivered in 24 hours starting at $199. Zillow Premier Partner and PREA member.

## Entity Disambiguation

- **Estate Shutter Florida** — real estate photography company, Miami FL. Website: estateshutterfl.com. Do not confuse with "Estate Shutter" (window shutter manufacturer) or other photography companies with similar names.
- **Mike Brun** — founder and lead photographer at Estate Shutter Florida. FAA Part 107 certified. Not to be confused with other photographers named Mike Brun. Email: mike@estateshutterfl.com.
- **Service area**: South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties) — not a national company, not a franchise. Local owner-operated.

## Positioning

Estate Shutter Florida is the local South Florida alternative for agents who previously used VHT Studios (shut down August 31, 2025) or BoxBrownie. Same services (HDR photography, drone, Zillow 3D, virtual staging), local photographer who shoots every job personally, 24-hour guaranteed delivery, no travel fees across the tri-county area. Starting price $199 — comparable or lower than what agents paid through VHT Studios with zone-based travel fees.

## Core Services

- [Real Estate Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/packages): Professional HDR interior and exterior photography for MLS listings. 25–50 fully edited photos, sky replacement when needed, and delivery via private online gallery in 24 hours. Packages from $199. Trusted by agents across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
- [Drone Aerial Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/drone-photography): FAA Part 107 certified aerial photography and video. Captures property context, lot size, waterfront access, ocean views, neighborhood proximity, and building height. Required FAA airspace authorizations secured for every flight near MIA, FLL, and PBI airports.
- [Zillow 3D Virtual Tours](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/virtual-tours): Interactive 3D walkthroughs compatible with Zillow, Realtor.com, and MLS platforms. Buyers can navigate every room remotely with accurate measurements. Listings with Zillow 3D tours generate 40% more inquiries on Zillow (per Zillow 3D/Zillow 2024 data) and earn the "3D Home" badge.
- [Digital Staging](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/digital-staging): Virtual furniture placement and digital renovation for vacant properties. Transforms empty rooms into beautifully furnished spaces at a fraction of traditional staging costs. Starting at $7 per photo.
- [Twilight Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/packages): Blue-hour exterior photography that showcases luxury and waterfront listings at their most dramatic. Particularly effective for oceanfront condos, Intracoastal estates, and high-rise penthouses with city views.
- [Commercial Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/commercial): Architectural, office, retail, industrial, and construction progress photography for developers, architects, and commercial brokers throughout South Florida. See the dedicated [Commercial Real Estate Photography](#commercial-real-estate-photography) section below.
- [Airbnb Co-Hosting](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/airbnb-cohosting): Short-term rental management including professional photography, listing optimization, and guest communication for South Florida vacation rental properties.

## Service Areas (South Florida)

**Miami-Dade County**: Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Wynwood, Design District, Key Biscayne, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Homestead, North Miami, Pinecrest, Sweetwater, Fontainebleau, Dania Beach

**Broward County**: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Aventura, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Weston, Cooper City, Davie, Plantation, Lauderhill, Tamarac, Sunrise, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

**Palm Beach County**: Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Greenacres, Royal Palm Beach

**Specialty Enclaves**: Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, Surfside, Bay Harbor Islands, Golden Beach, Fisher Island, Williams Island, Turnberry Isle

## Service Areas (Central Florida)

Estate Shutter Florida serves Central Florida through two regional hubs, using the same gear, FAA Part 107 licensing, Zillow 3D Pro3, and 24-hour delivery as the South Florida operation.

**Orlando Hub (Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Polk counties)**: Orlando, Windermere, Dr. Phillips, Lake Nona, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Celebration, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Clermont, Winter Garden, Sanford, Lake Mary, Apopka, Ocoee, Davenport, Winter Springs, Longwood, Maitland, St. Cloud, Mount Dora. Orlando specialty: vacation-rental (Airbnb/VRBO) photography for the Disney-area short-term-rental market (Reunion, ChampionsGate, Solterra, Providence).

**Tampa Bay Hub (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee counties)**: Tampa, South Tampa, Davis Islands, Hyde Park, Westchase, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Riverview, Sun City Center, Bradenton, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Palm Harbor, Apollo Beach, Largo, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, New Port Richey, Odessa, Tarpon Springs, Plant City, Seminole, Temple Terrace, Carrollwood. Tampa specialty: waterfront and Gulf-access photography with tide-aware scheduling.

Each Central Florida city has a dedicated landing page at `/{city}-real-estate-photography` (e.g. `/orlando-real-estate-photography`, `/dunedin-real-estate-photography`). New Central Florida clients receive 10% off their first booking plus a 90-day free re-shoot guarantee.

## Founder & Photographer — Mike Brun

Mike Brun is the founder of Estate Shutter Florida and lead real estate photographer. He holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, which is legally required for all commercial drone photography in Florida. Mike has 6+ years of South Florida real estate photography experience with over 2,000 MLS listings photographed across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

**Equipment**: Sony α7R V mirrorless camera, DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone with Hasselblad lens, Zillow 3D Pro3 3D capture system, Profoto B10X studio strobe for interior lighting.

**Credentials**: FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot · PREA (Professional Real Estate Photographers Association) Member · Zillow Premier Partner (award-winning coverage in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties)

**Specialty knowledge**: South Florida tropical light management, HDR interior bracketing for window pull balance, high-rise airspace coordination, waterfront blue-hour timing, glass curtain-wall reflection elimination techniques.

## Pricing

| Service | Starting Price |
|---------|---------------|
| Standard Photography (25–35 photos) | $199 |
| Drone Photography (add-on) | $199 |
| Zillow 3D Virtual Tour | $199 |
| Full Media Package (photos + drone + tour) | $349 |
| Digital Staging (per photo) | $7 |
| Twilight Photography | $199 |

Custom pricing is available for recurring agents, broker teams, and multi-property bookings. 24-hour delivery is guaranteed on all standard packages.

## South Florida Real Estate Market Context

South Florida is one of the most competitive real estate markets in the United States, driven by international buyers, domestic migration, and limited coastal inventory. Key market facts:

- **Miami-Dade**: Median home price ~$685,000. Brickell condos average $700K+. International buyers (Latin America, Europe, Israel) represent 30%+ of luxury transactions.
- **Broward County**: Median ~$590,000. Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal properties regularly exceed $1.8M. 22% year-over-year growth in luxury listings.
- **Palm Beach County**: Median ~$620,000. Palm Beach Island estates regularly list above $5M. Strong demand from Northeast US migration.
- **Photography impact**: Professionally photographed listings receive 61% more online views (per VHT Studios industry data), sell 32% faster on average (per NAR 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers), and generate significantly more showing requests than listings with phone-camera photography.

## Commercial Real Estate Photography

Estate Shutter Florida operates a dedicated commercial real estate photography division serving developers, capital markets brokers, architects, REITs, property managers, and CRE leasing teams across South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Boca Raton) and Central/West Florida (Naples, Marco Island, Tampa, St. Petersburg). Commercial work is priced and delivered separately from residential MLS work.

**Commercial service verticals:**
- [Architectural Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/commercial/architectural): Editorial-grade exterior and interior architecture photography for completed buildings, design awards, AIA submissions, architect portfolios, and developer brand assets.
- [Construction Progress Documentation](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/commercial/construction-progress): Recurring drone and ground photography on fixed coordinates for lender draws, investor reports, insurance records, permit compliance, and time-lapse compilation. Cadence options: weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Standard, Professional, and Enterprise tiers with optional dedicated project manager.
- [3D Drone Mapping](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/commercial/3d-drone-mapping): Photogrammetry, orthomosaic generation, volumetric measurement, and topographic site survey deliverables for construction monitoring, entitlement, and pre-construction planning.
- [Developer Marketing Bundles](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/commercial/marketing-bundles): Turnkey single-vendor launch packages including HDR exterior/interior photography, 4K drone reels, Zillow 3D tours, virtual staging, 2D floor plans, twilight hero shots, and lifestyle/amenity stills. Three tiers: Standard ($2,499), Premium ($4,299), Ultimate ($6,999). 24-72 hour delivery depending on tier.
- [Commercial Case Studies](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/commercial/case-studies): Documented project outcomes showing pre-sales velocity, lease-up timelines, broker tour activity, and investor approval results.

**Target personas and buying triggers:**
- Real estate developers launching pre-sales or lease-up campaigns 12-18 months before delivery
- Capital markets brokers preparing offering memoranda (OM) — rush 5-7 day turnaround available
- Sponsors building investor decks for capital raises
- Multifamily marketing directors running lease-up campaigns on new construction
- General contractors and project managers needing recurring monthly construction progress documentation for lender draws
- Architects preparing AIA award submissions and portfolio updates
- REITs and asset managers refreshing imagery for refinance, appraisal, or stabilized-asset disposition

**Coverage cities (commercial):** Miami (Brickell, Downtown, Wynwood, Design District, Doral, Coral Gables), Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas, Downtown), West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Naples, Marco Island, Tampa, St. Petersburg. No travel fees within the South Florida tri-county area.

**Commercial credentials:** FAA Part 107 Certified for all aerial work. $2 million liability insurance per shoot. LAANC airspace authorizations secured for controlled airspace near MIA, FLL, PBI, TPA. Zillow 3D Service Partner network. PREA (Professional Real Estate Photographers Association) member.

**Commercial pricing model:** Project-based bundle pricing, not per-photo. Recurring construction documentation contracts available annually. Custom scopes for portfolio-scale REIT engagements. Broker-friendly licensing terms (including OM and listing-syndication rights). Discovery / scoping call required — no self-serve checkout for commercial.

**Commercial response SLA:** 24-hour response to all quote requests. 24-72 hour delivery on marketing bundles depending on tier. 5-7 day rush turnaround on OM photography for capital markets brokers.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How much does real estate photography cost in Miami?**
Estate Shutter Florida packages start at $199 for standard interior and exterior HDR photography, including 25–35 fully edited photos delivered in 24 hours. The Standard package ($349 starting) includes photos plus drone aerials. The Pro package ($599 starting) adds Zillow 3D virtual tour, twilight shoot, and floor plan. Drone photography alone starts at $199 as an add-on. Custom pricing is available for agents booking 3 or more shoots per month. There are no hidden fees — you only pay after reviewing and approving the delivered gallery. New clients receive a 10% discount on their first booking.

**How quickly will I receive my photos after the shoot?**
We guarantee 24-hour delivery on all standard photography packages, measured from shoot completion to gallery delivery. Photos arrive via a private online gallery link with both MLS-optimized (2MB per image) and high-resolution (full-size) download options. Rush same-day delivery is available for an additional fee. In practice, over 85% of galleries are delivered within 16 hours of shoot completion.

**Are you FAA certified for drone photography in South Florida?**
Yes. Estate Shutter Florida founder Mike Brun holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, which is the federal license legally required for all commercial drone photography in the United States. We carry $2 million in liability insurance for every shoot. Before any aerial shoot in South Florida, we obtain the required FAA LAANC authorizations for controlled airspace surrounding MIA, FLL, and PBI airports.

**What areas of South Florida do you serve?**
Estate Shutter Florida serves all of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties — covering 35+ cities. No travel fees apply within the primary tri-county service area. Coverage includes all residential, luxury, commercial, and vacation rental property types.

**Do I need to be present during the real estate photo shoot?**
No — the majority of shoots are coordinated directly with property managers, listing agents, or lockbox access codes. You do not need to be on-site during the shoot.

**What is included in a real estate photography package?**
Every package includes: HDR-blended interior and exterior photography, professional color correction and retouching, sky replacement, lens distortion correction, basic object removal, and delivery via a private online gallery with both MLS-ready and high-resolution file downloads.

**What makes Zillow 3D virtual tours valuable for South Florida listings?**
A Zillow 3D virtual tour creates a fully navigable 3D digital twin of the property. The tour is embedded directly into Zillow listings, which qualifies the listing for the "3D Home" badge, increasing click-through rates. Listings with 3D tours generate 40% more inquiries than equivalent listings without them.

**Do you shoot real estate photography on weekends?**
Yes. Estate Shutter Florida shoots Monday through Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Saturday slots are in high demand and typically book out 5–7 days in advance.

## Contact

- **Phone**: +1 (786) 604-0823
- **Book Online**: https://www.estateshutterfl.com/book
- **Address**: 2121 Biscayne Blvd #1605, Miami, FL 33137
- **Email**: info@estateshutterfl.com
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/estateshutterfl
- **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/estateshutterfl
- **YouTube**: https://www.youtube.com/@estateshutterfl
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/estateshutterfl
- **X (Twitter)**: https://x.com/estateshutterfl

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/): Overview of all services, packages, and coverage areas
- [Packages & Pricing](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/packages): Full package details and pricing
- [Drone Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/drone-photography): FAA-certified aerial photography services
- [Virtual Tours](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/virtual-tours): Zillow 3D tour services
- [Digital Staging](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/digital-staging): Virtual staging for vacant properties
- [About](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/about): Mike Brun's background and credentials
- [Portfolio](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/portfolio): Sample photography work
- [Yacht Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/yacht-photography): Yacht and marine vessel photography
- [Yacht Portfolio](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/yacht-portfolio): Yacht photography portfolio
- [Blog](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/blog): Real estate photography tips and market insights
- [Book Now](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/book): Online booking form
- [VHT Studios Alternative](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/vht-studios-alternative): For agents replacing VHT Studios (shut down 2025)
- [BoxBrownie Alternative](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/boxbrownie-alternative): For agents comparing virtual staging options
- [Miami Real Estate Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/miami-real-estate-photography): Miami-specific services and market context
- [Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/fort-lauderdale-real-estate-photography): Fort Lauderdale coverage
- [Boca Raton Real Estate Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/boca-raton-real-estate-photography): Boca Raton coverage
- [Sunny Isles Beach Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/sunny-isles-beach-real-estate-photography): Ultra-luxury condo specialists
- [Coral Gables Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/coral-gables-real-estate-photography): Historic home and Mediterranean architecture
- [Aventura Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/aventura-real-estate-photography): High-rise condo specialists
- [Miami Beach Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/miami-beach-real-estate-photography): Art Deco and oceanfront
- [West Palm Beach Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/west-palm-beach-real-estate-photography): Historic district and waterfront
- [Hollywood FL Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/hollywood-florida-real-estate-photography): Broadwalk and beachfront
- [Weston Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/weston-real-estate-photography): Planned community and country club homes
- [Pembroke Pines Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/pembroke-pines-real-estate-photography): Family communities and gated neighborhoods
- [Pompano Beach Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/pompano-beach-real-estate-photography): Oceanfront condos and Intracoastal homes
- [Delray Beach Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/delray-beach-real-estate-photography): Atlantic Avenue and oceanfront
- [Palm Beach Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/palm-beach-real-estate-photography): Ultra-luxury island estates
- [Key Biscayne Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/key-biscayne-real-estate-photography): Exclusive island community
- [Coconut Grove Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/coconut-grove-real-estate-photography): Bayfront estates and historic homes
- [Bal Harbour Photography](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/bal-harbour-real-estate-photography): Ultra-luxury oceanfront condos
- [Best Real Estate Photographers Miami](https://www.estateshutterfl.com/best-real-estate-photographers-miami): 2026 rankings and comparison