Fine Art nominee

These photographs depict the existential markings left on Earth's surface by natural cycles of Endorheic ecosystems in California. Found at elevations up to 282ft. below sea level, garbens like Badwater Basin illustrate how salt looks when it’s absorbed and redeposited constantly through torrential rainfall, evaporation, and seepage. In an effort to photograph this process from the air, I teamed up with childhood friend and pilot, Marc Hermann. Using a fixed-wing aircraft, we fly in a descending spiral. A 30 degree bank is necessary to clear the wing from the shot; although I can feel this in my stomach, it is my favorite way to compose aerial photographs.

Kamilo is an accomplished photographer and explorer. Specializing in aerial photography and documentary photography, he is known for his portraits of people and nature. Kamilo’s style is bold and authentic, inspired by his work with Annie Leibovitz. Age 24, Kamilo is based in New York City and travels the world to communicate important messages through photography.