Hey there,

I’m Brandon, the face behind @airtography_. I started out with drone photography back in 2017, although I had no intention to get too serious about the photography aspect as I initially just liked drone technology. But, once I got my drone into the sky for the first time, I noticed the unique images that a person can capture. I guess I’m a creator at heart and naturally started gravitating towards the creative/artistic side of drone photography, which has seen my images change a lot stylistically over the years.

As a minimalist and aspiring digital artist, I fell in love with the emotion that could be conveyed through the simple and abstract compositions that can be achieved from the air. This is probably one of the reasons I’m drawn to seascapes and beaches – the movement of the ocean and its patterns and textures are mesmerising for me. For me, creating art through my photography is more than just the act of clicking a button or the number of likes my image might receive (there are way too many amazing photographers out there to be focused on that). It’s about the process of getting out into nature, often on an early morning when the air is crisp and quiet. It’s seeing the sky change colours and hearing the waves against the rocks while waiting for that perfect moment. I also love the process of editing to add my own signature to an image, which I often do late at night while my family is sleeping.

One thing that I have found has been a really important mind-shift in how I approach my photography, is the purpose that it plays for me personally. Previously, I used to be concerned with the number of likes an image received (especially when Instagram’s algorithms changed). But I quickly realised that the image is more about expressing myself and my feelings. A turning point for me was when one of my images received recognition from ND Awards back in 2019, which served as a confidence booster in terms of believing in my artform. I also found that it’s incredibly rewarding to connect with other like-minded creatives around the world and recognise their awesome work. In fact, I owe a lot of my progress as a photographer/artist to observing and appreciating the work of others (often from very diverse stylistic backgrounds), which is why I’m always eager to help when others reach out to me.

So, if I could say anything to another aspiring photographer it would be to believe in yourself and your vision, connect with others and help cheer each other on. But most importantly; love the process of creating.