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8 aerial photographers to follow on Instagram

@aerialaperture.cola

Congaree River | Photo by @aerialaperture.cola

Maybe it’s time to change your perspective. Our beautiful city has so many Instagram-worthy locations, like the State House, Williams-Brice Stadium + our downtown skyline. And we think these spots look even better from a bird’s-eye view.

Aerial photographers from across the state are posting pictures of Cola’s famous landmarks from such great heightsand with the help of their drones.

But I don’t want to keep droning on. We made a list of 8 aerial photographers that you should follow on Instagram to get the best views of Soda City. 👇

@irocdavid | colorful, cross-country landscapes | 400+ followers

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Adluh Flour Mill | Photo by @irocdavid

@sc_drone | S.C.-focused GoPro + aerial footage | 100+ followers

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Williams-Brice Stadium | Photo by @sc_drone

@backfortyaerialsolutions | aerial photography, videography + mapping company based in Cola | 600+ followers

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Downtown Columbia | Photo by @backfortyaerialsolutions

@aerialaperture.cola | sky-high views of Cola + coastal S.C. | 200+ followers

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Congaree River | Photo by @aerialaperture.cola

@realadampowell | Soda City-lovin’ family man + photographer | 3K+ followers

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Lake Murray | Photo by @realadampowell


@skyhighflyeye | stunning images by a Charlotte-based account | 90+ followers

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S.C. State House | Photo by @skyhighflyeye

@wrgphotography | Cola-based FAA Licensed Remote Pilot | 5K+ followers

Main St. | Photo by @wrgphotography

Main St. | Photo by @wrgphotography

@sodacityfilms | cinematic videography company based in Cola | 170+ followers

Spirit Communications Park | Photo by @sodacityfilms

Spirit Communications Park | Photo by @sodacityfilms

Spirit Communications Park | Photo by @sodacityfilms

For the many of us who *don’t* know how to work a drone – especially me – there are still many places around Cola to take a beautiful picture that don’t require a bird’s eye view. Check out these Instagram-worthy destinations around town for your next photo shoot. Say cheese.

Adena, COLAtoday intern

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