Skills and Characteristics Needed to Become an Aerial Photographer

[Reyed Mia (Apprentice, DIU)]

Skills and Characteristics Needed to Become an Aerial Photographer

Skills Needed to Become an Aerial Photographer

In order to become a competent aerial photographer, you need to posses a certain set of skills. These skills will allow you to effectively perform your job duties, and they are frequently listed on 'aerial photographer' job postings.


• Knowledge of the limitations associated with taking photographs from a moving aircraft

• Good eyesight and colour vision

• The ability to visualize the finished product before its completion

• Manual dexterity

• A good sense of photographic timing

• Able to determine what kinds of cameras and equipment is needed to capture clear photographs from mid-air

• Able to use digital photograph editing software

• Entrepreneurial skills (budgeting, marketing, etc.), needed to become successful as a self-employed photographer


Characteristics Needed to Become an Aerial Photographer

In order to enjoy performing the duties of an aerial photographer, you need to have certain personality traits. These personality traits will help keep you interested in your job as an aerial photographer, and will help you maintain a positive attitude towards your job duties.


• An interest in photography and developing one's own style

• Enjoy taking and arranging original pictures

• Enjoy working with digital and computer equipment and software

• An appreciation of the composition and feel of visual images

• A patient and methodical approach to work activities

• A willingness to put in the long hours needed to properly hone skills

• An interest in keeping up with technological changes

• Not afraid to fly in airplanes and other aircraft

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