Welcome to Your Next Great Location
Hello! I’m Kenneth Purdom, a professional location scout and photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Finding the right location is about more than just a pretty backdrop. It is about logistics, power, lighting, and keeping your crew happy. From downtown apartments to hidden country castles, we have access to hundreds of locations across Middle Tennessee to help you make the best decision for your project.
Location Scouting for print ads and video production for Two Beer with Luke Bryan
About
Powered By Our Real Estate Media Team
One of our biggest advantages is that we are backed by our sister company, Real Estate Photographer Pro. This means we do not rely on a single scout. When you hire us, you get access to a full, in-house staff ready to move quickly and handle multiple locations at once to meet your production deadlines:
3 Professional Photographers & Videographers: Ready to hit the ground running to capture high-quality media across the region.
2 Admin Support Specialists: Dedicated to researching properties, pulling files, and making initial contact with property owners.
In-House Editing Team: Processing media immediately so your digital files and location reports are returned without delay.
Our Scouting History & Resume
We know what it takes to support large-scale productions. Here are a few of the amazing projects and brands we have partnered with:
Dave Ramsey (Ramsey Solutions Photoshoots & Video)
Parmen Energy (Location Scouting & Video Production)
Peter Berg’s "Warriors Wanted" (Army Campaign)
Coleman (Camping Ad Campaign & Packaging)
Brooks Running (Shoe Ad Campaign)
Museum of the Bible (Nashville Tour)
First Farmers Bank (TV Commercial)
Nucor Steel
Toyota
Location Scouting for Nucor Steel training videos and promotional videos.
What Our Clients Say
"On a campaign with the scale and logistical complexity of 'Warriors Wanted,' you need partners who operate with military precision. Kenneth Purdom and his team did exactly that... They are true professionals who know how to execute under pressure." — Gareth Producer, Pony Show Entertainment
"Working with Kenneth's team is a streamlined, professional experience from start to finish. They have an innate understanding of our brand... It saves us an incredible amount of time and allows our creative team to focus on the shoot itself." — Tony, Lead Producer, Ramsey Solutions
"To launch our seasonal campaign, we needed to capture the authentic spirit of the outdoors in Middle Tennessee, and Kenneth was the perfect guide... His team's ability to scout remote areas and provide crucial logistical details was invaluable. He helped us bring the Coleman experience to life." — Scott Marketing Director, The Coleman Company, Inc.
"For our spring campaign, we needed dynamic, authentic running environments, not just static backdrops. Kenneth delivered in a huge way... It’s clear they have an intimate knowledge of the area." — Brand Producer, Brooks Running
"Kenneth and his team were brought on to document our Bible Museum Tour event in Nashville, and their professionalism was outstanding. They operated with discretion and respect within a live, public-facing event... delivering a comprehensive visual report that perfectly encapsulated the space." — Sare Event Coordinator, Museum of the Bible
What Our Clients Say
Packages & Pricing
We offer flexible options to fit your exact budget and production needs. Please review our standard tiers below.
Note: Day rates vary based on project complexity. Travel expenses, mileage, and permit fees are billed separately.
Existing File Pulls
Best For: Quick, low-cost initial research.
What You Get: A curated folder of 5-10 locations from our existing library based on your mood board.
Estimated Cost: $250 - $500 Flat Fee
Tier 1: The Standard Scout
Best For: Smaller projects needing high-quality images to see if a space works.
What You Get: Up to 10 hours of research/driving. High-res photos. Preliminary clearance checks.
Estimated Cost: $500 - $700 per day
Tier 2: The Visual Scout
Best For: Mid-range projects where the director needs to see the space's flow.
What You Get: Everything in Tier 1. PLUS: Walkthrough video clips and a detailed location report.
Estimated Cost: $650 - $950 per day
Tier 3: The Premium Scout
Best For: Large productions needing end-to-end location management.
What You Get: Everything in Tier 2. PLUS: On-site management, permit coordination, and drone video.
Estimated Cost: $800 - $1,250+ per day
Because of our deep roots in real estate media, we offer professional-grade services that translate perfectly into pre-production planning. You can add any of these to your package:
Aerial Package (Drone Photos & Video): Check flight paths, see the surrounding neighborhood, and plan complex exterior shots. ($300 - $500+)
Technical Scouting Report: We provide highly accurate, laser-measured floor plans and ceiling heights for your Art, Camera, and Lighting departments. (Billed hourly or by square footage)
Immersive Pre-Viz (360-Degree Virtual Tours): Let your director "walk through" the location remotely from their office. (Premium hourly rate)
Live Video Walkthrough: Walk the property with us on a live video call so we can answer your questions in real-time. (Premium hourly rate)
À La Carte Add-Ons
Parmen Energy - Location Scouting for video photoshoot productions.Mario Lopez, Jana Kramer - Columbia, TN - Lifetime Movie Production.What Is in Our Location Reports?
When you book a Tier 2 or Tier 3 scout, we provide a complete, shootable location on a silver platter. We use our Ultimate Location Checklist to gather data for every department. Here is a sample of what we look for:
Section 1: Parking & Access (Crew parking, large truck clearance, equipment loading zones)
Section 2: Power & Electrical (Main circuit breakers, amperage available, safe generator locations for your Gaffer)
Section 3: Lighting & Sun Path (Window directions, natural light quality, ceiling heights for rigging)
Section 4: Sound & Environment (Flight paths, highway noise, HVAC hums for your Audio Mixer)
Section 5: Crew Support (Restroom availability, holding areas/base camp, Wi-Fi speed)
Section 6: Permitting & Safety (Local permit requirements, nearest hospital address)
Local Vendor Catalog
Location Scouting for Peter Berg and the US Army for Warriors Wanted Campaign.
Local Vendor Catalog
As a bonus for our clients, we maintain an extensive, up-to-date catalog of local Middle Tennessee vendors. We can instantly connect you with:
Local Production Teams
Local Crew Lists & Specialized Freelancers (DPs, Gaffers, Grips, Audio)
Local Catering Teams
Local Security Teams
Local First Aid & Medical Teams
Local Production & Supply Rentals
Portable Restroom & Honeywagon Rentals
Local Specialty Camera Support (Drones, tracking vehicles)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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We are locally based and primarily operate in Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. Whether you need the urban feel of downtown Nashville, a historic small town like Columbia, Tennessee, or the diverse landscapes spanning down into North Alabama, we have the local knowledge to find it.
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We have a full, in-house team! Because we are backed by our sister company, Real Estate Photographer Pro, we have a staff of professional photographers, videographers, admin support, and editors. This means we can cover more ground, scout multiple locations simultaneously, and process your files much faster than a solo scout.
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We can find almost anything your script calls for. Thanks to our extensive database and local connections, we have access to hundreds of locations, including modern offices, downtown apartments, suburban homes, warehouses, farms, and unique hidden gems across Middle Tennessee and North Alabama.
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It depends on the package you choose, but at a minimum, you will receive high-resolution photos of potential locations and preliminary clearance checks to ensure the owner is open to filming. Our premium packages also include detailed video walkthroughs, aerial drone footage, and a comprehensive logistical report covering parking, power, and noise.
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Our primary focus is on the creative and logistical scouting—finding the perfect spots and capturing the media you need to make a decision. While we do not handle the final legal contracts or pull the local permits ourselves, we do provide you with the property owner's contact information and a list of local permit requirements in our detailed location reports.
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Because we have dedicated admin support and an in-house editing team, we are incredibly fast. We process your photos, videos, and reports immediately after the physical scout is complete, ensuring your production team has the digital files they need right away to keep moving forward.
How We Work: Important Guidelines & Terms
We believe in clear communication and setting expectations upfront so your production runs as smoothly as possible. Before we get started, please review our standard operating guidelines:
Pricing & Quotes: Please note that the pricing listed on this webpage is intended as a general guideline to help you budget for your project and does not constitute a final, binding quote. Every production is unique, and our rates are subject to change at any time without prior announcement. We will provide a finalized, custom quote during our initial consultation.
Scope & Feature Creep: To ensure we meet your production deadlines effectively, we strictly manage our project scope. Once an assignment has been confirmed in writing and the initial deposit has been paid, the project's scope is locked. Any new requests, locations, or deliverables added after this point will be considered "feature creep" and will be quoted and billed as additional services.
Payment Terms: We keep our billing process straightforward with direct invoicing. We do not offer Net-30 payment terms. A 50% deposit is required to lock in your dates on our calendar, and the final balance is due upon the delivery of your files.
File Delivery: All high-resolution photos and video walkthroughs are securely delivered through our private SmugMug account for easy viewing and team sharing. If your production team prefers, we can also arrange to format and package the files for direct download to your own internal systems.
location scouting portfolio
Kenneth Purdom - Professional Location Scout
Kenneth Purdom brings a rare combination of a cinematographer's eye, a producer's practical mindset, and a project manager's rigorous organization to every shoot. With a distinguished 30-year career in professional photography and a decade of dedicated location scouting, Kenneth understands exactly what it takes to find, vet, and secure the perfect backdrop for any story. For the past 10 years, he has operated as a full-time photographer and videographer, specializing in capturing people, property, and products with striking detail and cinematic quality.
Kenneth’s logistical expertise is deeply rooted in 10 years of intensive project management experience with the Walmart Corporation, giving him a unique corporate-level edge in managing complex schedules, strict budgets, and large-scale operational logistics. This foundation is matched by his extensive background in the media industry, including 15 years of dedicated collaboration with Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions, supporting their national media productions and photo shoots.
He has a proven track record of delivering exceptional, shoot-ready locations for a diverse range of clients, from massive national campaigns to regional broadcasts. His portfolio includes scouting for Peter Berg’s “Warriors Wanted” Army campaign, the Museum of the Bible tour in Nashville, the First Farmers Bank TV commercial, Brooks Running, Coleman, and a wide variety of high-end legal commercials.
What truly sets Kenneth apart in the scouting industry is the powerful infrastructure at his disposal. As the founder of Real Estate Photographer Pro, he commands a 30-person team of professional photographers, videographers, editors, and administrative staff.
This entire media team can be leveraged to provide scouting services at a scale and speed unmatched by any other. Whether a production requires simultaneous multi-location scouting, immediate aerial drone footage, detailed floor plans, or fully immersive 360-degree virtual tours, Kenneth has the in-house resources and personnel to deliver comprehensive, department-ready reports with remarkable efficiency.
By combining decades of on-set creative experience with high-level corporate project management and the robust operational capacity of a full-service media company, Kenneth Purdom offers a strategic, creative, and logistical advantage that ensures your production finds the perfect location, every time.