EXTREME AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY | Hanging out of a Helicopter

This was my first time shooting out of a helicopter with the doors off, yes the doors were completely open the entire flight. The good news was that I had a harness on just in case I fell out.

Gear used on this shoot.

[ChristopherCurzio]

"You really need to be careful changing your lenses when you're in the helicopter."

Amen to that, brother.

[erickcerda]

My job entails hanging out of a helicopter. I only recently started taking photographs while working. Its a feeling like no other. Bad ass man, this channel has helped me tremendously.

[marksuchomelsr]

Working in Crime scene for many years I had the opportunity to spend many hours in our Agency helicopters taking images for cases and the occasional personal photos. There is nothing like being able to fly with the doors open. A few years ago I had the opportunity to fly doors off in Hawaii, and it was a lifetime experience.

[ralphnapierii]

Amazing work, Jared. I am so jealous. I can't stand that I'm grinding 55-65 hours a week at this damn third shift factory job. I know locations. I have the equipment, and more importantly I have the vision. I've been published, sold prints... I just, need time. I live these experiences with you, Jared, through these videos. I feel like you're my best friend that I've never met. I know sometimes things look dark, but man, just know I look up to you. You can't receive enough praise for what you've made. Thank you.

[cropcircle]

That was 400 - 500 feet, not 5000.
For safety, I tether all my cameras and gear into the helicopter. Camera bags clipped to the floor, cameras on Peak Design leashes. Zero loose items! Hoodie up and headset on top to hold down hair movement.
I get my feet out on the skids and lean out!

[jaserhunter]

In the last 6 months it seems that these videos get better and better.

[ThorstenBruhns]

This video and the pictures are awesome. Please try to do it again!

[SchmaveUCSB]

I know you hate cropping and all but, for the love of God, level out those horizons!

[AndyLSB]

Great episode Jared ! love the photos !!!

[sodaygo]

what about strapping a camera under the heli and with Auto ISO on F4 and using a remote control to take the pictures straight down??

[donniedarko]

Props to Canon for footing the bill. More people will see this video than you can imagine! Awesome video Fro!

[Frank-Ding]

I love how the helicopter has a Canon color scheme: black, white, and red!

[stevenmbell]

49 started with an attitude as by all the thumbs down they must have been Jealous. Haters gonna hate. Jared very happy for you and the smile you had on was priceless. I have to agree with Kyle Medina as the editing was off the hook. Stephen you out did yourself.

[PatrickHawkins]

"5 Minute Portraits" crack me up! I appreciate them for sure, but they are for sure not 5 minutes ;) Thanks for all you guys do! Love this stuff!!

[wmbrennan]

Hay Jared, what size SD card did you use and how many shots did you take?

[parcero]

Nobody is thanking CANON which is what made this video possible... Thanks Canon!

[csingsing]

It is a very educational video. Together with the exciting background music and skillful video editing, it is really worth watching it

[sethalton]

I'm going to go broke watching your series ;) Time to sell a kidney for that 11-24mm

[davidbiondo]

Super awesome video Jared!!! Really inspired me to do this some time. I've always wanted to and seeing your video gave me chills. Great job!

[LuckyDay]

One trillion likes! This was an awesome vids and great photos. I've learned A Sh** ton from you Jared. Keep up the great work.