Alfred Buckham – Portrait, National Galleries of Scotland, UK

Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer, opening at the Portrait in Autumn 2025.

A trailblazer in his field, Alfred Buckham soared above the realms of what was thought to be possible in 20th century photography and aviation. Meet the man behind some of the most iconic aerial photographs, marvel at the death-defying lengths he took to capture the perfect image and explore how his innovative techniques paved the way for modern technologies such as Photoshop and AI.