The world of photography has changed a lot in recent years. For a long time, the technology behind the process of taking a picture remained more or less the same. Let’s not forget that we are talking about old technology here. The oldest known photographs date from the 1820’s. Other than the gradual improvements of quality that one might expect, we still use a camera more or less the same way that we did in the beginning.

However, times are changing, and photography is changing along with them. But other than the advent of the camera phone, how has technology made a big difference in the present environment? The best answer I can think of is the invention of drone photography.

Sometimes, the difference between a good picture and a great picture is the perspective from which it is shot. Perspective is used to make the viewer feel that they are looking at the real thing, and so it is no small matter. By hooking your camera to a drone (or a UAV, if you want to use the technical name), you can remove the camera’s dependence on your physical location.

Let’s say you want to capture a photo of a beautiful rugged coastline. Unless you own a helicopter, this is going to be a difficult one. Sure, you could rent a boat and shoot from the water, but you probably won’t get a proper perspective because, in order to capture those tall bluffs, you’ll need to move farther from the shore, compromising the quality of your work. With a drone, this problem is nonexistent and requires no vehicle.

Miami photo artist, music promoter, and restauranteur Ismail Sirdah is one of the pioneers in this new aspect of the art. His sweeping shots of the streets of Miami have captured not just images, but also a lot of attention. Now, it seems that everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and not going back.

But Ismail Sirdah is staying ahead of the crowd. While others are following his footsteps, he has already moved to the next level and has begun designing and using underwater drones that stretch the boundaries of the art even further. Without a doubt, Mr. Sirdah will remain ahead of the crowd for years to come.

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