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Steven Stanley Manolakis

Welcome to the world of Steven Stanley Manolakis, an award-winning fine art aerial photographer reshaping how we experience landscapes. Learn more about his vision and achievements below.

Captivating Compositions

Each fine art aerial print for sale unveils a stunning tapestry of lines, shapes, patterns, and hues. Experience elements of nature you’ve seen countless times before, now reimagined from a beyond-human perspective.

Drenched in Meaning

Each ethereal aerial abstract print captures the quiet ache of longing, the bittersweet beauty of unrequited love, and the profound solitude that defines human experience.

Large Format

Bring Australia’s most breathtaking aerial views down to Earth and transform your home, office, or interior space with authentic fine art aerial photography, measured in feet over inches.

Award-winning

Steven’s work has earned over 150 international photography awards, commendations, nominations, and honourable mentions.

Steven Stanley Manolakis

Welcome to the world of Steven Stanley Manolakis, an award-winning fine art aerial photographer reshaping how we experience landscapes. Learn more about his vision and achievements below.

Captivating Compositions

Drenched in Meaning

Each ethereal aerial abstract print captures the quiet ache of longing, the bittersweet beauty of unrequited love, and the profound solitude that defines human experience.

Large Format

Bring Australia’s most breathtaking aerial views down to Earth and transform your home, office, or interior space with authentic fine art aerial photography, measured in feet over inches.

Award-winning

Steven’s work has earned over 150 international photography awards, commendations, nominations, and honourable mentions.

Selected Awards

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2020

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Blue Dragon, Finalist, Landscape

2022

Siena Photo Awards

Neuron, Remarkable Artwork, The Beauty of Nature

2023

Head On Photo Awards

Neuron, Semi-finalist, Landscape Awards

2025

International Photography Awards

Merlot, Honourable Mention, Fine Art - Landscape
Eruption, Official Selection, Nature - Aerial / Drone
Red Sands, Blue Heart (Series), Official Selection, Nature - Aerial / Drone

2025

Australian Photographic Prize

Cerulean Veil, Silver, Aerial
Merlot, Silver, Aerial
Paisley, Silver, Aerial
The Lagoon, Silver, Aerial
Opaline, Highly Commended, Aerial
The Expanse, Highly Commended, Aerial
Vestige, Highly Commended, Aerial

2023

Australian Photographic Prize

Neuron, Semi-Finalist, Digital Photographer
Untethered, Semi-Finalist, Digital Photographer
Physis, Semi-Finalist, Digital Photographer
Blue Dragon, Commended, Digital Photographer
Chance, Commended, Digital Photographer
Delicate, Commended, Digital Photographer
Dissociate, Commended, Digital Photographer
Germinate, Commended, Digital Photographer
Release, Commended, Digital Photographer
The Shimmer, Commended, Digital Photographer
Still, Commended, Digital Photographer

2022

Prix De La Photographie Paris

Blue Dragon, Honourable Mention, Nature – Landscape

2024

9th International Imaging Competition

Still, 2nd Place (93.62 score), Australia Gold Cup, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Still, #32, Top 100, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Neuron, Gold, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Still, Gold, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Broken Moon, Silver, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Untethered, Silver, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Delta (renamed 'Tendril'), Bronze, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category

2025

10th International Imaging Competition

Cerulean Veil, Gold, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Vestige, Gold, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category
Merlot, Silver, Aerial or Drone - Fine Art Category

2022

Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers

Archetypal, Top 20, Single Shot
Accentuate, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Blue Dragon, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Causal Loop, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Delicate, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Dissociate, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Hope (Despair) (series), Highly Commended, Landscape
The Kimberley (series), Highly Commended, Landscape
Lament, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Neuron, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Pink Twist (renamed Twisted), Highly Commended, Single Shot
Still, Highly Commended, Single Shot
Iridescent, Commended, Single Shot

Collections

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Northern Territory plus

01 Dum In Mirrie

Western Australia plus

02 Lake MacLeod

Western Australia plus

03 Exmouth

Western Australia plus

04 Hutt Lagoon

Queensland plus

05 The Whitsundays

Western Australia plus

06 The Kimberley

South Australia plus

07 Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

Western Australia plus

08 Shark Bay

09 Limited Edition

10 New Releases

11 Open Edition

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Posters

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Blog

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10 Feb 2025

Articles

Behind the Lens (of Longing)

03 May 2024

Gallery

Field of Dreams Exhibition: Photo Gallery

29 Mar 2024

Events

Field of Dreams Exhibition: Preview

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Artist Owned

Every piece is personally created and curated by Steven Stanley Manolakis, offering an authentic experience that invites a deeper connection to the artwork.

Global Shipping

Unframed prints are shipped worldwide, while framed artwork is available for shipping within Australia. For international framed shipping, premium rates apply—please contact us for details.

Museum Quality

Each print and frame is crafted with premium archival materials, ensuring vibrant colours, exceptional durability, and a timeless, gallery-worthy presentation.