Aerial Photography

May 1, 2023

Photographer’s Aerial Photos Give a New Perspective on the Art of Ballet

Photographer Brad Walls is known for his artistic use of drones. And in his new series, he's using the technology to produce work that turns traditional ballet photography upside down. While most ballet photography focuses on a single dancer, Walls wanted to highlight the teamwork that goes into this art form. To do so, he collaborated with six dancers from the English National Ballet.

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January 21, 2023

Stunning Aerial Photos Elevate Agriculture Landscapes Into High Art

Based in Wyoming, Mitch Rouse uses aerial photographs to explore his interests in different industrial sites around America. One of his latest projects is titled Farmland and is a different look at the fields and crops that are an everyday part of many people's lives. Through his lens, these familiar agricultural landscapes transform into high art. Rouse uses the precise geometry of these landscapes, as well as their color, to produce a set of striking images.

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December 30, 2022

Aerial Photos Capture the Abstract Beauty of Salt Ponds

If you walk into almost any kitchen around the world, one item you are sure to find is salt. But while this common household item is used daily, most of us give little thought to where it comes from. This is where photographer Tom Hegen comes in. For many years he has been taking aerial photos of salt ponds around the world.

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September 7, 2022

Winners of the 2022 Drone Photo Awards Show the World Seen from the Sky

Over the past decade, drones have become an increasingly popular tool for both professional and amateur photographers. By giving a unique aerial perspective, drones allow photographers to enhance their creativity and take to the skies with ease. And, thanks to the Drone Photo Awards, it's easier than ever to enjoy the creative magic that happens when a good photographer is paired with this incredible technology.

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