SUMMARY
German aerial photographer Aleksandra Wilk received the Above Snow Special Prize at the International Aerial Photographer of the Year (IAPOTY) 2026 Awards for a simple yet masterful drone composition. The image, captured with a DJI Mavic 3 Pro in the Bavarian countryside, utilizes negative space and a balanced arrangement of a church and road for its graphic style. Wilk also has another image, a half-and-half shot of black sand and foamy water, set to feature on the cover of Fotomagazin. The IAPOTY award includes prize money and a place in the competition's finalist book.
TAKEAWAYS
Aleksandra Wilk won an IAPOTY award for a minimalist drone photograph.
The winning image features a church, a road, and significant negative space.
Wilk used a DJI Mavic 3 Pro and aimed for a graphic, balanced composition.
Another of Wilk's drone images will be featured on the cover of Fotomagazin.