Amazing Aerial Magazine

Sunset at the monadnock Shiprock in the Navajo Nation, San Juan County, New Mexico. Dimitri Weber took this and many other stunning images while on a road trip across the western United States. © Amazing Aerial / Dimitri Weber

Images That Defy Imagination: On the Road with Dimitri Weber

Experienced drone pilot and Amazing Aerial member Dimitri Weber is known for his stunning landscape photos from around the world. He takes us on his career journey and his road trip planning process.

community spotlight droning tips Feb 14, 2025

For many photographers, maintaining their creativity throughout the stresses of an industry that demands constant work for low pay is as difficult as this hike up the side of Blahylur Crater, Iceland. © Amazing Aerial / Francois Detaille / Mike Tesselaar

Microstock, Stress, and Creativity

The stress of the photography industry, including the conditions of working in microstock, can negatively affect a photographer’s creative drive and mental health. However, photographers that find smart opportunities in stock can see their creativity soar.

community spotlight droning tips Jan 31, 2025

An aerial view of Siena at sunrise. The photographer, Bachir Moukarzel, was highly commended for a different photo at an earlier edition of the Siena Awards. (Photo Credit: Bachir Moukarzel)

More Than An Awards Show: The Importance of the Siena Awards

Amazing Aerial and some of its photographers are headed to the 2024 Siena Awards. In preparation, they reflect on the significance of the Siena Awards and how it fills an elusive need for modern-day creatives—that for offline community spaces.

community spotlight droning tips Sep 23, 2024

The church of Sveti Tomaz rises above the mist in Škofja Loka, Slovenia. © Amazing Aerial / Francois Detaille / Ewold Kooistra

Rising Above the Mist: An Interview with Ewold Kooistra

Amazing Aerial Magazine spoke to one of our newest members, Ewold Kooistra, about his atmospheric misty landscapes, his career trajectory, and how he makes life as an independent photographer work.

community spotlight droning tips Aug 12, 2024

Aerial view of a Southern right whale and whale calf swimming in the Indian Ocean off Western Cape, South Africa. Photo credit: Anton Crone

Conserving and Photographing the Largest Creatures on Earth

They're enormous in size and loom large in our imagination. You don't have to read The Book of Jonah or Moby Dick to hold them in awe. Now drones are helping us appreciate whales even more—and helping with conservation.

droning tips nature Jul 29, 2024

An aerial view of cyclists over the Soca River, Slovenia, an example of the premium photography in Amazing Aerial’s collection. (Photo credit: Paul Prescott)

Microstock vs. Premium Stock: Two Diverging Paths for Photographers

Microstock and premium stock photography are two ways that photographers can earn money, but they differ greatly—and not just in pricing. In this first article in our series on microstock, Amazing Aerial Magazine explores the differences between the two.

community spotlight droning tips Jul 15, 2024

An image of a sandstone butte in Utah, USA. One of Armand’s many beautiful landscapes, which combine his talent for capturing beautiful nature and sharing his artistic vision. © Amazing Aerial / Armand Sarlangue

The Difficult, Expensive, and Sometimes Soggy Reality of Nature Photography

Armand Sarlangue is one of the world’s best aerial landscape photographers, and the latest guest of the Amazing Aerial podcast and masterclass series. However, his life as a travel and landscape photographer is not as glamorous as it seems. He shares some of the more difficult realities of this field with Amazing Aerial Magazine.

community spotlight droning tips Jul 05, 2024

Photo of an Istrian town from above © Amazing Aerial / Photographer: Igor Zirojević Ziro

Can 21st Century Photographers Build Careers Without Social Media?

How can photographers break away from the Instagram game and still build a stable career? Igor Zirojević, a.k.a. Ziro, who spoke in Amazing Aerial’s latest masterclass, has a few tips.

community spotlight droning tips May 13, 2024

Matt’s beautiful landscape images of Iceland, like this aerial view of a volcanic river, fueled his reputation as a top-notch photographer. © Amazing Aerial / Matthew Borowick

One Photographer's Journey to National Geographic

Amazing Aerial team member Matthew Borowick’s stunning landscapes of Iceland have been published in top publications—including National Geographic. He shares his journey to one of the best publications in the world in this article and our podcast.

community spotlight droning tips Apr 04, 2024

An aerial view of Šibenik’s St. Nicholas Fortress, which towers over the coastal town on a sunny day. Paul is based in Croatia and has explored much of the country with his drone. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Paul Prescott

The Photographer Who Became An Agency

An interview with Paul Prescott, the founder of Amazing Aerial, who started off as a stock photographer and became an agency. We discuss his journey as a travel photographer and as the founder of an agency like no other.

community spotlight droning tips Oct 06, 2023

A rock formation in the Nafud region in Saudi Arabia, photographed at sunset. Bastian has spent years exploring the deserts in the region, capturing the diverse landscapes and hidden treasures. © Amazing Aerial / Bastian Brüsecke

A One-Man Flying Machine Over the Sand Dunes

Bastian Brüsecke is a photographer with a unique mission: documenting the beautiful landscapes and cultures he encounters while flying over the Arabian and Iranian deserts on a paramotor. We spoke with Bastian, one of Amazing Aerial’s newest members, about his work.

community spotlight droning tips travel Sep 18, 2023

An elegant lighthouse graces the island of a luxury resort, Laccadive Sea, the Maldives. The AirPano team has traveled around the world taking aerial photographs using all sorts of tools, from drones to zeppelins. © Amazing Aerial / Photo Credit: AirPano LLC

More Than Drones: The Many Tools of Aerial Photography

Most aerial photographers nowadays use drones to take their images, but there are plenty of other methods, from paramotors to airplanes. We spoke to some of our photographers who go beyond drones to take their photos.

community spotlight droning tips Mar 17, 2023

Armand’s Siena Drone Award-winning photo, “Big Bang,” captures a secondary fissure erupting in the Fagradalsfjall volcano © Amazing Aerial Agency / Armand Sarlangue

Staying Awake for 24 Hours for the Perfect Aerial Shot

Armand Sarlangue won the 2022 Siena Drone Awards with “Big Bang,” a photo of an erupting volcano. Here is what one of Amazing Aerial’s newest photographers had to share about the story behind the photo as well as his career trajectory.

community spotlight droning tips Jan 19, 2023

Aerial view of colourful ponds in grassland in front of mountains, Modrudalsoraefi, highlands of Iceland

Flying a Drone Without Disturbing Nature

Amazing Aerial photographer, Paul Oostveen calls himself, “a nature photographer with a drone,” but shooting in the wild can be tricky.

community spotlight droning tips nature Nov 03, 2022

Aerial view of kitesurfer crossing the ocean at Kite Beach in Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde.

When Drone Photography Meets Kitesurfing

Our interview with Amazing Aerial photographer, Ydwer van den Heide, the Flying Dutchman, about his career from analog beginnings to extreme sports and droning.

community spotlight droning tips Nov 03, 2022