Aerial photography is photography taken from the air, from a balloon, a plane or a drone.
In 1858, Nadar took the first aerial photograph from a balloon above Paris. The oldest aerial photograph that still exists shows Boston in 1860.
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Martin Kaninsky
Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.