River North · Chicago Est. 2014

Where Chicago's Finest Listings Find Their Frame

A boutique media studio for Gold Coast penthouses, Lincoln Park estates, and River North developments — delivering editorial photography, cinematic drone work, and immersive tours that command attention.

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Capabilities

Crafted for the
Luxury Market

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Real Estate Photography

Editorial HDR imagery with architectural precision — natural light mastery, twilight exteriors, and magazine-grade retouching for Chicago's most discerning listings.

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Drone Photography

FAA-certified aerial captures of lakefront estates, rooftop terraces, and skyline-adjacent properties — revealing scale, setting, and architectural presence.

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FPV Drone Video

Cinematic first-person flythroughs that sweep through grand foyers, spiral staircases, and penthouse terraces — immersive storytelling at its finest.

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360 Virtual Tours

Matterport-quality immersive walkthroughs with custom branding — letting out-of-state buyers experience every room before they step foot in Chicago.

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Floor Plans

Laser-accurate 2D and 3D floor plans with branded styling — essential for buyers evaluating layout, flow, and square footage at a glance.

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Social Media Reels

Vertical cinematic content engineered for Instagram and LinkedIn — scroll-stopping edits that drive showings for Chicago's competitive luxury segment.

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Brokerage & developer partnerships

Volume pricing and dedicated production teams for Chicago's top-producing agents and new-construction teams.

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Selected Work

Chicago Portfolio

Curated projects across the city's most prestigious neighborhoods and price points.

Drone

Streeterville Tower

Aerial skyline context · Rooftop amenity deck

FPV Video

Lincoln Park Estate

Cinematic interior flythrough · Historic renovation

Virtual Tour

Winnetka Manor

Full Matterport · 6 bed · North Shore

Photography

West Loop Loft

Industrial luxury · Exposed brick · River views

Social Reel

River North Condo

Instagram reel · 1.8M impressions

Client Voices

"Sky Frame transformed our Gold Coast listing. The twilight photography and FPV tour generated three offers within the first weekend — all above ask."

Victoria Chen Luxury Agent · @properties

"The most polished media team in Chicago. Their attention to architectural detail and turnaround speed is unmatched in this market."

Marcus Whitfield Managing Broker · Jameson Sotheby's

"We use Sky Frame for every new-construction launch. Their reels and virtual tours have become essential to our pre-sales strategy."

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Investment

Transparent Pricing

Every package includes professional editing, MLS-ready delivery, and a dedicated project manager.

Essential

Condos & townhomes

$395 per property
  • 30 HDR photographs
  • Twilight exterior session
  • 2D floor plan
  • 24-hour delivery
  • MLS & print-ready files
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Elite

Estates & new construction

$1,795 per property
  • Unlimited HDR photography
  • FPV cinematic flythrough
  • Full Matterport tour
  • 3D floor plans
  • Brand film (2–3 min)
  • Priority scheduling
  • Dedicated account manager
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12+ Years in Chicago
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Our Studio

Chicago Born.
Architecturally Driven.

Founded in River North, Sky Frame Realty is the media studio Chicago's luxury agents trust when the listing demands more than standard photography. We understand Frank Lloyd Wright lines, pre-war moldings, and the light that hits a lakefront living room at golden hour.

Our team of FAA-certified pilots, architectural photographers, and cinematic editors work exclusively in real estate — never weddings, never events. Just exceptional properties, exceptionally presented.

920+ Properties Captured
60+ Brokerage Partners
24hr Standard Turnaround
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FAQ

Common Questions

We recommend 5–7 days for standard packages. Elite productions and same-day requests are accommodated when schedule permits — contact us directly for urgent Gold Coast or North Shore listings.

All Chicago neighborhoods plus North Shore suburbs — Winnetka, Glencoe, Lake Forest, and Hinsdale. Elite packages include travel throughout Illinois and select Midwest markets.

Essential: 1–1.5 hours. Premium: 2–3 hours. Elite estates may require a half-day depending on square footage, drone requirements, and staging coordination.

Every booking includes a pre-shoot checklist and on-site styling guidance. We partner with Chicago's top luxury stagers for full-service coordination upon request.

Essential: 24 hours. Premium: same-day or next-day. Elite: priority 24-hour delivery with a dedicated review call. Rush delivery available for an additional fee.

Yes. All packages include full commercial licensing for MLS, print collateral, digital advertising, social media, and brokerage marketing for the life of the listing.

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Let's Discuss
Your Listing

Studio

435 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60611

Hours

Mon – Fri · 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday · By appointment

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Submit your request and our team will confirm within 2 hours during business hours.

  • Complimentary pre-shoot consultation
  • Flexible rescheduling — no fees
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee