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Almost Aerial Photography

How to get a perspective from above with a low-impact, portable solution
By Bill Hatcher

Published June 24, 2014
Updated August 19, 2016
I enjoy working from all photo angles, but I always keep an eye out for the highest point that I can shoot from.

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Bill Hatcher

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Bill Hatcher is a documentary photographer who shoots stories for National Geographic, Smithsonian and many other publications. He believes the best adventure photos are made when you’re an active participant in the story you’re shooting. Bill has been chasing stories about adventure sports,science and conservation around the world for nearly 30 years. His favorite mode of transport is by foot, bike, rope, packraft or skis.
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