I am Sergey Ponomarev, a Berlin-based visual journalist and founder of Adlerwind. I have over 15 years of international photojournalism experience, focusing on human rights, conflicts, climate, and geopolitical narratives. I’ve led documentary projects, produced long-form visual stories, and collaborated with major global editorial teams to tell compelling stories that matter. Nowadays I’m expanding into drone imaging, photogrammetry, AI-enhanced workflows, and BIM-compatible 3D content production. I enjoy building cross-functional teams of drone pilots, 3D artists, and engineers, delivering geo-referenced datasets and immersive visuals from field reporting to high-level editorial features.

Sergey Ponomarev

I am Sergey Ponomarev, a Berlin-based visual journalist and founder of Adlerwind. I have over 15 years of international photojournalism experience, focusing on human rights, conflicts, climate, and geopolitical narratives. I’ve led documentary projects, produced long-form visual stories, and collaborated with major global editorial teams to tell compelling stories that matter. Nowadays I’m expanding into drone imaging, photogrammetry, AI-enhanced workflows, and BIM-compatible 3D content production. I enjoy building cross-functional teams of drone pilots, 3D artists, and engineers, delivering geo-referenced datasets and immersive visuals from field reporting to high-level editorial features.

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I am Sergey Ponomarev, a Berlin-based visual journalist and founder of Adlerwind. I have over 15 years of international photojournalism experience, focusing on human rights, conflicts, climate, and geopolitical narratives. I’ve led documentary projects, produced long-form visual stories, and collaborated with major global editorial teams to tell compelling stories that matter.

Nowadays I’m expanding into drone imaging, photogrammetry, AI-enhanced workflows, and BIM-compatible 3D content production. I enjoy building cross-functional teams of drone pilots, 3D artists, and engineers, delivering geo-referenced datasets and immersive visuals from field reporting to high-level editorial features.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder, CEO & Technical Lead at Adlerwind
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and lead a hybrid creative-technical company specializing in drone imaging, photogrammetry, geospatial analysis, AI-assisted workflows, and BIM-compatible 3D modeling. Oversaw strategy, product development, automation, and technical execution.
Freelance Photojournalist at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Provided international assignments for major outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Liberation, Paris Match, and others. Developed long-form visual stories and covered high-risk environments, delivering orthophotos, DSM/DTM, point clouds, and BIM-ready datasets.
Photojournalist at Associated Press
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2012
Covered international sports, politics, and major breaking news across Europe and the Middle East.

Education

BA in Journalism at Moscow State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
MA in Management at Academy of Labour and Social Relations
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Drone Pilot Certification (EU A1/A2/A3)
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
HEFAT-certified Field Work
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet