Aerial Shooters 1

Aerial Shooters 1

 

PurePhoto is home to some of the world's most audacious photographers, a collective of individuals who redefine the limits of creativity and courage. These world-class aerial artists defy gravity and risk everything, hanging precariously from helicopters, to capture breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime images. Each photograph is a testament to their fearless pursuit of the perfect shot, showcasing perspectives that are as exhilarating as they are unique. This collection is more than just photography; it's a celebration of the extreme, the bold, and the artistry found at the edge of the world.

 

Kevin Krautgartner is a world renowned aerial shooter known for death-defying passes over some of the most remote landscapes in the world. Picture yourself harnessed inside a small plane or helicopter, feeling the adrenaline as it sharply banks left at a 45-degree angle, tipping you out the open door and aligning you directly above the intended site. This scenario, repeated thousands of times, is the foundation of Kevin's extensive and acclaimed collection of aerial photographs. His work, ranging from the majestic Maui coastline and winding rivers of Iceland to the mesmerizing Salt Fields, showcases an array of abstract and magnificent images. Each piece in his portfolio has the power to utterly transform any space. Abstract and sublime, they are a jaw-dropping addition to any room.

Endangered Paradises 10, by Kevin Krautgartner-PurePhoto

Fly over the Maui Coast, Icelandic Fjords and Salt Fields

 

Donn Delson has been an entrepreneur for most of his professional life.

Donn has successfully founded, built, and sold numerous businesses, including the world’s fourth-largest entertainment merchandising company representing many of the world’s top music acts.

IN 2011, HE BEGAN TO FOCUS HIS ARTISTIC EFFORTS ON CREATING LARGE-SCALE AERIAL IMAGES SHOT FROM “DOORS OFF” HELICOPTERS AROUND THE WORLD, AT HEIGHTS UP TO 12,000 FEET, OVER TWO MILES ABOVE THE EARTH.

His fine art limited edition works have been featured in major art shows and fairs internationally. Represented by a number of exceptional galleries, his large-scale work enjoys an extensive and loyal, private and corporate collector base worldwide. 

Pinball, by Donn Delson-PurePhoto

“Looking out of the helicopter with the wind in my face and the magnificence of the world stretching out below, seemingly without end, the only thing I can be is in the moment.” (And yes, Donn is flying into a 360 degree double rainbow!)

Climb 2 miles up with Donn Delson

 

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