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Aerial Photography and aerial videography are a most valuable art in todays society. We use the work of aerial photographers for more than just simply beautiful photos or landscapes. Aerial photographers and aerial videographers are used for such things as surveying sites, movie shots, business planning, magazines, city events and much much more. There are also numerous methods in which aerial photographers take these awesome photographs.
Below we will discuss the various types of aerial photography and common uses for these photographs from the sky.
Kite Aerial Photography – Kite aerial photography or KAP is a method that involves the flying of kites in conjunction with cameras to produce amazing sky shots. These sky shots are usually limited by the wind and weather but they are a low cost means to producing beatufil aerial photographers. Kite aerial photographers are not only resourceful in taking photos from the sky, they also have to be crafted at kite flying combined with a touch of physics to perform what they do.
Balloon Aerial Photography – Balloon aerial photography or BAP is a method that involves balloons to take their cameras high up in to the sky. Unlike kites, balloons aren’t as disabled by the lack of wind, however too much wind may make this a challenge for the average balloon aerial photographer. This is a very great method in which it doesn’t make a whole lot of noise and is what is considered “low-impact” on the area around them.
Helicopter Aerial Photography – Helicopter aerial photography or HAP is photography using a helicopter to take photographs or video. The benefit of using a driveable vehicle is that it allows movement which is a great resource for the videographer. Aerial Videography is much like its photographic counterpart only as the name suggests it involves video instead of photos. By using a helicopter they can take shots from inside the vehicle providing excellent control and clarity of shots. The disadvantage is that this isn’t what would be considered low-impact shooting.
Radio Controlled Aerial Photography – Radio controlled helicopter aerial photography or RCAP as the name suggests is the method used to take photographs or video using remote controlled flying helicopters. This is a cost effective means, it is relatively low impact and gives the user control of almost any situation. Many different remote controlled aerial photography companies have popped-up all over the united states from Gresham, Beaverton, Clackamas and Portland Oregon to New York City, New Jersy New York and everywhere in between. It is a both fun and exciting means to take aerial shots allowing a full-sized SLR Camera to take flight. The definition of accuracy, low impact and affordability.
Any way you choose when choosing a qualified aerial photographer, you can expect beautiful sky shots in almost any terrain.

Photography at night can be used to create mysterious and amazing photos. The long exposures associated with low light can create unique effects and unusually sharp photos. And when I say long exposures I mean exposures lasting from half a second up to even 15 – 30 seconds. Below are suggested to be the top 5 essential tips for night photography to be successful.

1. Use of flash

With insufficient light from the moon, most photographers will supplement the light with hand-held flashes, a technique known as “painting with light.” Other more sophisticated ones may also use movie lights and torches as additional lights. However, I strongly encourage not to use so much flash and actually try to capture the natural light from the surroundings.

2. Equipment

For low light photos, a tripod is very necessary. Be it a normal one or a miniature one, they will save you lots of trouble. As mentioned too, a miniature tripod can be very handy because it is typically small enough to fit in a pants pocket so it can be taken anywhere.

For me personally, I will use what is available at that point of time when I want to take a photo. For example, park benches, a trash bin, even the ground, etc to “assist” me in my photo taking.

3. Calculating exposure

This can be said to be the most challenging part of photo taking. In manual mode, it can be difficult to calculate the perfect exposure for the shot. From my experience, some cameras come with the “auto” function which will automatically calculate the “perfect” exposure for your photo shot. Personally, best shots come with practice, with more practice comes experience, and with more experience come nice and beautiful photography. Take my advice, do it yourself!

4. Spares

Every camera has a protecting case/bag, do not forget to bring that along together with you camera. This is to prevent moisture from the night temperature to permeate your camera. And you do not want that to happen.

Next and most essential spare to bring will be to always bring EXTRA BATTERIES! I do believe I do not need to further explain this. EXTRA BATTERIES!

5. Safety First

Safety is paramount. There are places in the country especially in the cities that are very dangerous at night. Remember that if you are going to do the shoot, you will have valuable equipment with you. So please be aware of your surroundings before deciding on your location.

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