Famous Aerial Photographers 2011 : Owing to the sort of creativity and adventurous nature that aerial photography needs, not many famous photographers could gain phenomenal fame. But there are some, who have made a mark in this field and inspired many to try their hand at aerial photography. Without further prelude, let's head straight and find out more about some of the best aerial photographers of all times.
American photographer James Wallace Black was professionally known as J.W. Black. He began his career as a painter but soon after, shifted his interest towards photography. J.W. Black was a renowned portrait photographer, however, it is important for you to know, that he was the first American aerial photographer. Two years after Nadar, in the year 1860, Black attempted to capture images of Boston, from "Queen of the Air" - a tethered balloon. After that, aerial photography was used in the American Civil War, by the Union Army. Black later became the authorized user of candle powered Laterna Magica or Magic Lantern, which was an image projector that produced popular images of the Great Boston Fire.
American born William Garnett, was one of the famous aerial and landscape photographers. Garnett began his career in photography in the year 1938 as an independent commercial photographer as well as a successful graphic designer. During 1944, he worked for Lockheed aircraft company to create training films for US Signal Corps. Soon afterward, Garnett purchased his own plane for the sake of aerial photography. He earned critical attention as well as first three Guggenheim fellowships for his landscape photography. He purchased Cessna 170B and used Pentax 6X7 for captures.
Born in Paris, France; Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a famous photographer, environmentalist and journalist. A man of versatility, Yann Arthus-Bertrand tried his hand as an actor and assistant director for French movies. After giving up on it, in 1976 he stayed amongst Masai tribes in Masai Mara National Park, for close observation of the behavior of lion's families. In the year 1991, he established Altitude Agency which is the world's first bank of aerial photography. In the year 1994, he began capturing images of various states of the Earth, in collaboration with UNESCO. For which he used hot air balloons and helicopters. He released a book of these endeavors in the form of a book named Earth from Above. In the year 2008, Earth from Above was released on DVDs.
American photographer James Wallace Black was professionally known as J.W. Black. He began his career as a painter but soon after, shifted his interest towards photography. J.W. Black was a renowned portrait photographer, however, it is important for you to know, that he was the first American aerial photographer. Two years after Nadar, in the year 1860, Black attempted to capture images of Boston, from "Queen of the Air" - a tethered balloon. After that, aerial photography was used in the American Civil War, by the Union Army. Black later became the authorized user of candle powered Laterna Magica or Magic Lantern, which was an image projector that produced popular images of the Great Boston Fire.
American born William Garnett, was one of the famous aerial and landscape photographers. Garnett began his career in photography in the year 1938 as an independent commercial photographer as well as a successful graphic designer. During 1944, he worked for Lockheed aircraft company to create training films for US Signal Corps. Soon afterward, Garnett purchased his own plane for the sake of aerial photography. He earned critical attention as well as first three Guggenheim fellowships for his landscape photography. He purchased Cessna 170B and used Pentax 6X7 for captures.
Born in Paris, France; Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a famous photographer, environmentalist and journalist. A man of versatility, Yann Arthus-Bertrand tried his hand as an actor and assistant director for French movies. After giving up on it, in 1976 he stayed amongst Masai tribes in Masai Mara National Park, for close observation of the behavior of lion's families. In the year 1991, he established Altitude Agency which is the world's first bank of aerial photography. In the year 1994, he began capturing images of various states of the Earth, in collaboration with UNESCO. For which he used hot air balloons and helicopters. He released a book of these endeavors in the form of a book named Earth from Above. In the year 2008, Earth from Above was released on DVDs.
