Filip Wolak
Filip Wolak is a photographer, commercial pilot, and flight instructor. Originally from Poland, he began flight training in 2005, at first for the pure joy of the challenge. After a few years, Filip completed his training and received commercial pilot privileges.
Filip currently works as a professional photographer in New York City, flying actively for work, discovery or leisure. His experience in photography and flying allow him to merge these passions and create unique photographs of the world.
Named ‘Coolest Nightlife Photographer’ by Time Out New York and ‘Most Influential’ by Lens Magazine for a series of photographs covering nightlife in New York City.
His aerial photography work has received numerous awards (SWPA: Sony World Photography Award, 2016 // IPA: International Photography Award, 2018 // PX3: Prix de la Photographie Paris Award, 2017) and it has been part of numerous exhibitions and solo shows.