Three Sixty Snap is a real estate photographer based in Barrie, ON, producing HDR photography, videography, and 3D Virtual Tours with industry-leading accurate floorplans as a Trusted iGUIDE Operator. As a Transport Canada licensed Advanced Drone Pilot, we also produce aerial video, photography, mapping, and inspections — helping your listings stand out and sell faster.
Barrie's Real Estate Photographer & Immersive Media Team
Serving REALTORS®, Property Managers, Home Renovators, Construction Industry, and Inspection Services across Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia & Simcoe County.
Choose a Pathway To Follow
Selling or Renting Properties
Creating content for selling or renting properties including Photography, Videography, 3D Virtual Tours, Floor Plans, Aerial Imagery, Property Websites, and Social Media tiles.
Contractors, Designers, Remodelers
Creating 3D Virtual Tours, As-Built Floorplans, 2D DWG Files for AutoCAD, 3D RVT Files for Revit.
Property Manager
Documentation for insurance including Photos, Video, 3D Virtual Tours, Floorplans, Annual Exterior Inspections.
Check Out What Some of Our Clients Have To Say
Great Service
“Tom is the best at what he does hands down! Great service! Prompt response! The photography/videography is second to none and will have an impact on the amount of showings your property will receive as compared to his competitors! You will NEVER be disappointed! You need to call Tom today!”
Christopher Higashi, AMP, CNE
Sales Representative
Re/Max Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage
Very Professional
“I have known Tom for over 10 years and I can assure you, his love for photography shines through. Tom is very professional, easy going, affordable and thorough. Being able to have photos, video and iGUIDE completed for all my real estate needs has been a blessing!”
Samantha Wallace
Sales Representative
Re/Max Hallmark Realty
An Amazing Job
“Tom has done an amazing job again with all he has done from drone, video, photos and 360 walkthrough. All the hard work he has put in has made my job as a Realtor so much easier. Thank you Tom!”
John Joseph Mitchell
Sales Representative
Forest Hill Muskoka
Incredibly Professional
“Tom is incredibly professional and the quality of the material is top notch!”
Crystal Graham
Sales Representative
Re/Max Hallmark Chay Realty
Very Affordable
“Three Sixty Snap is a very professional, courteous and customer focused photographic service. Their work is ‘state of the art’ with emphasis on showcasing customer’s requirements and products. I would endorse / recommend their services as you will find them extremely passionate about their profession as well as very affordable.
Walter Doret
Sales Representative
Pine Tree Luxe Realty
Very Pleased
“Tom was amazing, easy to work with and very professional. The pictures, iGUIDE and drone made my listing look like a million bucks! I was very pleased with this service.”
Carol Kneeshaw
Sales Representative
eXp Realty
Safely. Legally. Responsibly. Our Guiding Principals.
Confidence. That’s what you get when you work with a Trusted iGUIDE Operator. Confidence that scans are being taken in the best spots to ensure maximum data capture and alignment. Trust that the output you receive is the best possible.
We subscribe to the UAV Weather App which provides 15-day forecasts and current conditions by operator location. Conditions are geared specifically to UAV operations including wind speed at ground and at altitude, satellite visibility, Kp, As part of our safety process, we will not fly if wind and temperatures exceed the DJI recommended tolerances. We also will not fly in mist or rain.
Your Pilot in Command Tom Aikins is a certified Advanced Drone Pilot. This designation from Transport Canada allows us to operate in most restricted airspace, closer to bystanders, and is a requirement for operating the enterprise-level drones the DJI Mavic 3 Cine and Mavic 3E. In addition our drones are registered with TC as required by law, and the registration is displayed on the drones. It also means we abide by the guidelines and restrictions set out by TC for safe operations.
As an Advanced Pilot we use the Nav Canada Mobile App to register each flight mission we undertake. Each mission is submitted to NAV Canada for approval. When restricted airspace is encountered additional procedures are required to obtain approval. Once approvals are received we are able to unlock the DJI drone to fly in that space.
The Mavic 3 fleet of aircraft have one the market’s leading obstacle avoidance systems, and return to home safeguards. This makes the Mavic 3 one of the safest drones to operate. Our drones are returned to DJI each year for annual maintenance to ensure safe operations. We utilize DJI’s advanced remote controllers which include sophisticated flight automation software to plan and execute safe missions. The drones and controllers are kept up to date with the current software. The Fly Safe database is kept up to date as well. Through live network connections we are able to get instant approvals and unlocking of the drones in restricted airspace.
We are members of the Drone Pilot Association of Canada. This group advocates for safe regulations and accountability among operators. We utilize their Mobile App to review flight conditions, NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen), weather conditions, and local restrictions (Municipal ByLaws). The App includes pre-flight checklists and take-off checklist completed with each mission, and retains the flight logs for post examinations. 
We carry a $3 Million Liability Policy underwritten by Lloyds of London covering all of our drone operations. Drone operations are not covered under general liability policies – they are specifically excluded by most insurers. When you hire us for an operation you are covered by our policy.
Meet the Team Behind Three Sixty Snap - Any Familial Resemblance is Purely Coincidental
Tom
Owner Operator
As owner/operator, Tom is our chief Pilot in Command, our iGUIDE Operator, photographer, videographer and business manager. Prior to starting Three Sixty Snap, Tom had a 20-year career in Charitable Gaming as Regional Manager for one of the largest operators in Ontario. He also managed one of Ontario's largest Arts and Music festivals, Kempenfest, for over 23 years. Prior to that, Tom had an 18-year career in Radio managing local stations in Barrie and Simcoe County.
Brandyn
Graphic and Architectural Design
Brandyn is one of Barrie's most talented graphic designers. He has held positions as creative director for several ad agencies, been the chief designer of several magazines. And after 20 years of designing, he returned to school to get his Architectural diploma and now adds building design to his list of talents. He is a freelancer available to our clients needing anything from logo design to complete remodeling of homes.
Stefan
Designer, Draftsman
Stefan is a skilled designer and draftsman and has held numerous positions with architectural firms in Toronto and Hong Kong. As a freelancer we utilize Stef's skills for clients needing designs drafted (AutoCAD and Revit) and can do just about anything - and when we need something like Engineer stamps, we hire one to review Stef's work, and it typically gets the stamp without any changes.
Carleigh
Artist
Carleigh is a multi-talented artist, accomplished not only in visual arts (primarily painting) but in performing arts as well. She produces and performs her own creations, and fronts a hot band "The 99's" a division of "Dwayne Gretzky" who Carleigh frequently joins for major shows as their in-house Joplin/Turner diva. When we need paintings for staging, Carleigh is often our go-to artist. Her sense of colour and space is helpful in staging as well.
Woodrow, CFO
Chief Fun Officer
When it comes to business, Woody is all about FUN. Except when it comes to his name, he prefers Woodrow. As CFO we are required to salute him. When work gets a little crazy, Woody always brings a smile and a chuckle. He's got a brilliant sense of humour, his wit is sharp, and his sense of fashion untouchable. So if Tom shows up to work in a leopard pajama onesie, you'll know it's because Woodrow declared it PJs at Work Day.
Frequently asked questions
How and when do I pay for my project?
All fees is due upon receiving our deliverables. We accept all major credit cards. If you prefer, we can arrange for eTransfer payments. Deliverables will have watermarks or limited access until payment is received. New clients may be required to provide deposits.
What is HDR Photography, and why not use Flash Photography?
High Dynamic Range photography is the technique of taking multiple exposures of the same shot (in our practice we use 5 shots), and then in post processing the five images are blended together to get the best exposure in the brightest areas (which come from under-exposed shots) and in the darkest areas (which come from the over-exposed shots). For flash photography, multiple shots are taken of the same image while flashes are moved around the room to properly expose the darker areas including rooms visible through doorways (and the flashes are typically aimed at the ceilings). Then an “ambient” shot is taken without flashes to capture the normal shading from ambient light (such as windows). And finally a “window pull” shot is taken to capture the proper exterior exposures. The photos are layered in editing software like Photoshop, and then by masking certain areas, layering them strategically, blending them and adjusting each layer, a final image is produced. For high-end architectural photography for magazine work, this is the preferred approach. When it comes down to it though, here’s the difference that matters to most. Flash photography takes two to three times long to shoot. And two to three times longer to edit. Therefore (you guessed it) it costs two to three times more to produce. And the different in most opinions is marginal at best.
Can I hire you to take aerial shots at my festival or event?
Drone pilots are not allowed to fly near or over advertised events, such as outdoor concerts and sporting events, unless they have a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) that specifically allows them to do so. To obtain an SFOC for a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) the drone must basically have a fool-proof parachute system such that if it loses power, the chute deploys and the drone floats down to earth rather than crashing into to people. So the answer is no, we cannot. But you will find some pilots who will risk their license and up to $10,000 fine. You will find some who fly micro drones (weighing less than 250 grams) and are not controlled by Transport Canada other than the general rule “don’t be stupid”. We don’t have to be mathematicians to know that a 250g object falling 400 ft through the sky would have enough impact on someone’s head to cause severe injury. And the Pilot in Command, and likely the person who hired them would be looking at significant lawsuits, if not criminal charges. Still want to try it?
If I purchase an iGUIDE for my property, do I still have to take measurements for MLS?
Ditch the tape measure. We create precise floor plans with area calculations that adhere to the ANSI-Z765-2021 and RECA RMS 2017 standards. You will receive a full iGUIDE Report which will include measurements (metric and imperial) for every room, plus square footage or meters for every room, plus total square footage inside and outside for every floor. All you have to do is input the data onto MLS.
What are the turnaround times for my project?
Receipt of deliverables varies by project. Here are some general timings you can expect. Real Estate photos and iGUIDE typically next day by noon. Videos typically end of next day. iGUIDE 2D and 3D packages typically need up to four business days for the DWG and RVT files to be produced. Inspection deliverables typically by end of next day. Mapping deliverables may take up to 48 hours, dependent on map size and hosting platform chosen for specific deliverables.
