Drone Photography - A New Book

Series

Jan 4

Just about a year ago I was approached by German publisher Rheinwerk with an opportunity to take part in their latest project: an instructional and inspirational book for aspiring drone photographers. Having been using drones for almost 10 years (yep, I started with the very first DJI Phantom model) and accumulating a large collection of aerial photos in the process, that sounded like an interesting task. On top of that, I had quite a bit of experience and insight to share (including the painful kind, having lost two drones so far and missing plenty of good photo opportunities), and enjoy helping others in their own journey.

So myself and the four co-authors, Tobias Fröhner, Stephan Fürnrohr, Kerstin Maier, Jan Erik Waider embarked on this project, compiling our best drone projects, the behind the scenes, and all our combined technical, equipment and creative knowledge to finish this 384 page book, which now, 1 year later, is ready to order!

Disclaimer: For now this book is only available in German 🇩🇪, but an English version is being considered. If you’re a publisher reading this and would be interested in adding the English version to your portfolio, contact me!

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Content

Image composition from the air
Plan flights with apps and Co.
Camera settings for optimal image quality
Flying in difficult conditions
Panoramic shots with the drone
Wide landscapes
Structures and patterns
Creative wedding photos
Magical light moods
Deserts, icebergs, volcanoes - discover remote places with the drone
Edit drone footage

For everyone else not speaking German, below is sneak-peak into some of my projects that are covered in this book, all with tips and tricks on location, setting, equipment, useful accessories, processing and more. In addition, I’ve covered a number of specific techniques, such as HDR, panoramic photos, filters, and video recording.

Check out the “read more” links for my blog entries and stories from these places.