Aviation Photography Blogs

By Jospeh Evans

At the start of November 2022 I took a pursuit to my local Airfield with hope of trying to catch some military Helicopter action. The RAF and Army occasionally use Shobdon Aerodrome as a refuel location, as the Airfield has seen a growth in military Heli activity I thought I would c...

By Steven Reid

One of my favourite tips from my DLSR days can be revitalised for today’s Mirrorless world.

When shooting a DSLR most people would “chimp” to check the image’s exposure, but few would stop to consider what they were looking at. When shooting RAW the histogram and highlight/shadow wa...

By Lee Matthews

A Royal Air Force Chinook operated by a No 27 Squadron crew out of RAF Odiham headed to Holbeach Ranges to conduct a Gunnery sortie.

The aircraft flying as VORTEX468 lifted out of Odiham with a full complement of Air Loadmasters looking to complete vital currencies via the Annual C...

By Hayman Tam

As aviation photographers, we strive to improve our images, whether by refining our technique or with equipment upgrades. In the post-processing workflow, the matter of style takes shape. I know my style has been evolving constantly, and one recent style phase I’ve been exploring is t...

By Steven Reid

One of my favourite things about aviation photography, is just how much it pushes your camera skills and your equipment. I thought I would share some of the geeky things I have picked up pushing various cameras to the max over the last few years, and where better to start than with s...

By Jason Gore

When Duxford announced their winter showcase event was going to be 7 airworthy Hawker Hurricanes, I was thrilled. About time this workhorse got some solo time. I was less than thrilled to see it was subtitled “Unsung Hero”.

How come, 80 years since the Battle of Britain, is this main...

By Robert Griffiths

Most of you who know me, know I recently made a major life change but upping my roots and settling just outside Detroit, Michigan from my home of South Wales. As big an event as this was, it was also exciting. Not merely because it meant I could start my life with my American wi...

By Rich Cooper

This is always so tough. 

Having been immersed in squadron life for most of my photography years, one thing that I consistently walk away with (99% of the time) is how tight they are. 

Literally living and dying for each other. 

How every squadron tradition and every social activi...

By Rich Cooper

I can vividly recall one of the most breath-taking encounters in all my years.

No, it wasn’t watching England get through to a major football/soccer final for the first time in my life. It was a moment – counted in minutes – shared amongst the summer clouds of this green and pleasan...