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TRENDING NOW: WHAT’S TRENDING NOW: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW… AND A PICTURE TO REMEMBER IT
By Maria Elena Margarella
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umans may not have wings but that won’t stop us from touching the sky. Literally. Aerial photography, the process of taking photographs from an elevated position or angle, has recently soared in popularity, and we can see why. The film practice transforms the art of photography into an atmospheric experience. Although it dates back to the nineteenth century, aerial photography has evolved to encompass much more than just kites and parachutes. We have pictures to prove how far we’ve progressed. Flying structures such as helicopters, blimps and various other aircraft equipment often support the cameras (and sometimes cameramen and women) up in the air. The most popular, however, is the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). UAVs are widely used because they do not require a human pilot on board. One can control the vehicle and the camera with two feet safely on the ground. It’s an innovative means of exploration and documentation—and it’s happening right here in our city. Aerial Tallahassee is a local community project that shares the art of aerial photography while encouraging citizens to explore Florida’s great capital. It all began when Alex and Chelsea Workman, a husband and wife team, wanted to learn more about their city and unite a community through a common, sky-high point of view. Since its debut in 2015, Aerial Tallahassee has collected quite the following on social media. Fans connect daily through a shared admiration for art and the city. The pictures can speak for themselves, though: sunrises, sunsets, green landscapes and bright blue skies fill the media feeds. With each post, the Workmans capture a different angle of our city with optimistic pride. The couple is quite active on the media outlets, inviting anyone to explore Tallahassee’s beauty from a birdlike perspective. No wings? No problem. For more information about Aerial Tallahassee, visit aerialtallahassee.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter. 20 tallahassee woman • october/november 2016
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