Drone Photography

Drones offer the photographer new creative horizons, but how do you get started? This practical book shows you the way. The first section deals with drone flying, while the second guides you through the complexities of aerial photography. Together with practical insights, case studies and professional shots, it illustrates how to take stunning photos from incredible - and hitherto unreachable - angles and heights. Topics covered include: getting airborne and how to choose a drone and fly it safely and legally and developing your skills to capture stunning aerial shots - focusing on composition and lighting. A step-by-step case study of capturing the iconic Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth harbour is featured.

Autorentext

Jake Sugden is a documentary and commercial photographer. His interest in drones was sparked in the early days of their development when be built several aircraft to give an edge to his photography practice. He now runs Aerial Video Guys, which provides photography and video services, and teaches combined aerial photography courses.