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Dating back to the early nineteenth century when the French used photography from high above the ground to find enemy positions in the First World War, aerial photography or the method of taking pictures with a bird s eye view of the ground below from an airplane, rocket, satellite or kite has become a common method of reconnoitering land features.

Aerial photography is extensively used during war to guide invasions through land and is a guiding factor in naval warfare. Apart from military operations, aerial photography also unravels geological irregularities and can pin point international boundaries with relative ease and conviction.

Aerial Photography Is it Legal

Though there is an element of foreboding surrounding aerial photography, since it is mostly done without much fanfare, it is considered quite legal since taking photographs do not necessarily involve trespassing or seizing the photographed part of a property land or sea. However, certain strategic locations in any country are beyond the reach of the aerial camera for the safety and security of the nation.

Benefits of Aerial Photography

It is ideally suited for studying the topography of a region. Mountains, valleys, river systems and terrain can be classically pictured. It helps to select the sites of important installations like hydroelectric power projects or irrigation channel, which otherwise could have posed problematic. Aerial photography is also preferred by real estate developers whose area of operation is usually very extensive, sometimes covering several miles where a complete new township or rural community living quarters often takes shape. These aerial photographs are also useful for promotional work.

The United States Geological Survey has done some remarkable work with the help of aerial photography by categorizing different zones based on altitude, terrain type, nature of sub-soil, vegetation and other resources. Aerial photography is also used in GIS, which deals with maps and charts. Various state and federal governments benefit from this while planning or relocating satellite townships as well as restructuring existing ones.

Aerial photography the only answer

Natural disasters like earthquake, flood, tornado, timber fire, volcanic eruptions etc can only be photographed from air to ascertain the enormity of the damage. The same is also true for space photographs. Aerial photography done by spaceships in mapping our planet is simply remarkable. Aerial photographs of the moon s surface and the interior of Mars is yet another achievement, hitherto inconceivable to mankind.

Aerial photography for the wicked one, too

Paparazzi all over the world are ready to pay anything to get aerial photographs of celebrity activities that are usually away from the public eye. The late shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onasiss is believed to have paid a million dollars to suppress the scantily clad Jacquiline s photographs surreptitiously taken by an aerial camera from the couple s personal island.

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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You’ve probably dreamed of this day for years but how will you remember it when it’s over? Hiring just any photographer could be one of the worst mistakes you’ll ever make. Not all photographers are created equal, some have more experience than others, some have better equipment than others and some have more training than others. Interviewing and selecting the best one for you is difficult but we’ve created the “4C’s of Choosing Your Wedding Photographer” to help guide you through this process.

The first “C” is clarity. When looking through portfolios and albums, check to see how clear the expressions are. Are you able to see details in the photograph? Can you clearly see what emotion the image conveys? Only professional grade lenses will capture the highest clarity for your precious wedding images.

The second “C” is composition. A well-trained eye can capture images that are beautifully composed. Look for signs that the photographer is capable of composing your story in the way in which you’ve envisioned. Are there feet & arms cut off in the sample books? Too much floor or ceiling space in the samples? Many times what you see in the books is what you get in your album so make sure you’re certain this person can compose not only beautiful photographs but also interesting angles, points of emphasis and soft lighting techniques to provide you with the best possible photographs.

The third “C” is creativity. Are the images creative and different from the traditional posed images seen in your parents and grandparents albums? Do they show an element of art and design like magazine ads? Are there options to add bordered prints, sepia prints or hand-coloring into your package? Look for someone who is fun and creative to capture your day in a way that will stand apart from all of your friends albums.

The last “C” is caring. Is your photographer friendly and considerate of you and your fianc s wishes to not see each other before the wedding? Will he or she get along with your friends and family on the wedding day? You’ll want to make sure you build rapport with your photographer because many times, the photographer is the one wedding professional you’ll spend your entire day with. During your wedding, he or she will be present at your most private moments. In addition to having experience and knowing what to expect, a caring professional will seek to guide you through your special occasion without running your entire day.
About the Author
Erin Hession owns and operates a national wedding photography company, www.ErinHessionPhotography.com and she is the owner of the National Association of Better Bridal Businesses. (www.nabbb.com) She enjoys traveling and photographing weddings and events all over the world. Check out her site to see if she is available for your upcoming wedding or event!

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So you want to be a photographer. Well, you’ve got a long road ahead of you. Photography is one of the most competitive fields in the world. It doesn’t matter where you live or what language you speak. Anyone with a camera can be a photographer, which makes the competition fierce. So if photography is something you have your heart set on doing, then there are a few things you’re going to need to know. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it will give you a start.

The first thing you absolutely must do is decide what field of photography you want to get into. There is fashion photography, sports photography, glamour photography, studio photography, outdoor photography, children’s photography and the list goes on and on. The market for each of these and many other types is wide open. And with those wide open markets also comes a lot of competition. Deciding on which field you want to get into should not be based on the path of least resistance. There is no such thing. Pursue the path that you have the most passion for.

The next thing you have to do is get all the equipment that you’re going to need. This is going to vary depending on what kind of field you want to get into. For example, if you’re planning to become a photographer who specializes in stock car racing, then you are going to need a lot of equipment for taking high speed photos. The good news is that you’re not going to have to spend a lot of money on lighting since these photos will be taken outdoors. Conversely, if you’re planning to photograph fashion models, lighting is going to be critical to your photos and your lighting equipment expense is going to be quite high.

The next thing you’re going to need to do is advertise. You’ll have to print out business cards, take out ads in magazines and newspapers and more or less get the word out that you exist. If you’re hoping to break into the field taking photos for a magazine like Playboy, then you’re going to have to first get some private work photographing models in order to submit these photos to the magazine itself. Before you do that though, you’re going to have to write to the magazine for permission to send photos. Most publications do not accept unsolicited material.

If you’re planning on opening up a studio to take children’s photos then you’re going to need to lease a building. It doesn’t have to be anything large but it should be in a visible part of town with a lot of other businesses. Visibility is half the battle won.

Finally, you’re going to have to take lots of photos, especially if you want to build a reputation for yourself. You’ll want to put together a portfolio of your work so that you can bring it around with you. Again, this is going to depend on what field you want to get into, whether it be freelancing for a magazine, setting up your own shop, or working for somebody else, which is usually a good way to break in.

The world of photography is wide open. There are many options to each aspiring photographer. So pick a game plan and stick to it. With patience and perseverance, you’ll eventually get to where you want to be.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Photography

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