Photographer and visual anthropologist Aya Okawa captures aerial photos that highlight abstract patterns, various transformations of nature, and the intriguing intersections of natural and human systems.
photos provide viewers with captivating tales of wonder and robust expression.
“When I’m out making photographs, I try to capture the sense of wonder that I experience in front of a scene – whether it is my neighborhood, the side of the road, or an aerial shoot,” Okawa continues. “That initial sense of wonder is often followed closely by curiosity, and my edit process is thus deeply connected with research.”
The sweeping perspective-broadening images that Okawa showcases are a direct mirror of her own experiences with perspective enlargement. Aerial views had kindled a love for the kinds of details that presently complements and exemplifies her work. As for the challenges in the pursuit of her vision, weather, gear, and timing are an all too common and semi-predictable trio of foes.
“It is a heavy camera, but I love it and the tactile experience of shooting with it. I tried to switch to mirrorless but didn’t like adjusting to the digital viewfinder experience, especially for aerial shooting, so I switched back.”about her thoughts on drone photography, Okawa is intrigued by the expression but satisfied with her current method of shoots,
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