Who are we, and how do we do what we do?

Aerial Aesthetics is created by Bruno R. Schreck, in order to illustrate the inspiring beauty of our environment, and the detailed effects of nature and humanity which can be viewed from the sky.

Bruno has been an advertising photographer, doing business as Bruno Burklin Photo for over 30 years, and an instrument rated pilot for over 20 years.

After majoring in engineering at Manhattan College he became an officer in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, stationed in Germany for 2 years. He's worked in advertising in Los Angeles for 9 years, and for the past 23 years, in New York City. Having traveled in over 27 countries, he has created an extensive record of aerial, studio, location and editorial images.

Bruno's sky images are shot through the open window of his Cessna aircraft. Most are taken from altitudes of 6,000 to 20,000 feet. Sky image missions are planned with a keen eye towards the weather. Supplimentary oxygen is often necessary as well as consultation with air traffic controllers.

Bruno has developed special working methods and invented various devices (he is also a machinist) to enable him to both fly the plane and shoot.

The photos are shot with customized large format and roll film cameras in various sizes. Wide angle lenses are used to render a feeling of presence. Considerable darkroom or computer work is employed to compress the wide tonal range of the sky into the final images.

Soon we'll be publishing separate web galleries for Bruno's other photographic work. Check links page for coming additions.