SUMMARY
Bangladeshi photographer Azim Khan Ronnie has won the International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026 award for his dramatic aerial compositions captured with DJI drones. Ronnie, who has won over 800 international awards, uses his work to highlight the importance of ethical practices in photography, especially in an era of AI and digital manipulation. His winning images showcase scenes from Switzerland, Bangladesh, and India, transforming everyday locations into compelling visual narratives. Ronnie's post-processing philosophy focuses on enhancing images to accurately reflect the experienced reality rather than altering it.
TAKEAWAYS
Azim Khan Ronnie named International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026.
Winning images were captured using DJI drones.
Ronnie advocates for ethical editing to preserve photographic integrity.
His work transforms everyday scenes into dramatic aerial compositions.