...When you're starting out, building a portfolio from the air is inherently problematic.You can't get jobs without an aerial portfolio, and you can't get a portfolio without getting up in a helicopter or airplane...
Read the rest of the story by Greg Hren:
http://greghren.wordpress.com/2009/02/07/weekend-tip-for-location-photography-2-hitch-hiking-is-ok/
You should also read all the "aerial photography" posts in his blog: http://greghren.wordpress.com/category/aerial-photography/
