Professional Aviation Photographer In Dayton Ohio - Recent Work

Every few years a big event happens at Dayton’s National Museum Of The United States Air Force. In 2022 I photographed a KC-135R’s final flight. On a cool Saturday morning, this aircraft refueler made one final fly by before coming in for its final landing. There was one other photographer shooting for the museum.

On April 27, 2022, I photographed a dual C-47 military aircraft fly-in at the National Museum Of The United States Air Force. The Tico Belle And The Placid Lassie are historic aircraft that participated in 1944’s D-Day over Normandy, France. Along with several flyovers that day, 20 or so paratroopers parachuted out of the planes onto Historic Wright Field in Dayton Ohio.

For many years, I have lived 10 minutes from a historic landmark without ever visiting. Finally, in April 2022, I visited the Huffman Prairie Flying Field where the Wright Brothers perfected the first practical airplane. This is a beautiful flat field in Fairborn Ohio up against the property of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio. This is a must-do for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs.

I take every opportunity to photograph aircraft of any kind. In February 2022 I went to John Glenn Columbus International Airport to pick up a family member. I arrived an hour early and parked at the top of the parking garage. As a Southwest 737 Max landed, I captured the landing and taxiing of the aircraft. I also photographed CMH from angles not normally seen. All of my aviation photography is done legally without trespassing.

One of my photography dreams came true in February 2022 when I visited Tucson Arizona. While driving around this amazing desert city, I discovered that the United States military’s aircraft boneyard was right in front of me. I could not believe that thousands of mothballed aircraft were just yards away from me. I drove down every street, alley, and parking lot I could to get as close as I legally could to the aircraft. The aircraft boneyard in Tucson offers tours, but I didn’t know about them until I had returned home. The aviation photography images below were taken legally without crossing any fences, barriers, or warning signs. Next time I visit Tucson, I’ll be touring this amazing aviation photography location.

At the 2021 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, I captured all aspects of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team. I love aviation photography, especially when it is in my hometown. I am so happy with these Thunderbirds photos, both static and in motion.

After a year of working with the great people at the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, I was able to get on base to photograph the C-17 Globemaster III. We worked around their “locals” schedule to ensure I would get to photograph at least one takeoff from the west side of the runway. Our plan worked perfectly as there were several C-17 aircraft were parked on the tarmac. Just before the top of the hour, one of the C-17s taxied to the south end of the runway. A few minutes later, this giant transport plane lifted off directly in front of me. This was an awesome experience!

I had the opportunity in May 2021 to photograph this amazing Embraer Praetor 500 business jet at a local airport. I had one hour with the aircraft and photographed every aspect of the inside and outside of this beautiful aircraft. I am absolutely in love with this airplane and its features. By far, the coolest part of the airplane was the high-tech cockpit. As always, for private aircraft, I have not included the tail number in any of my photos.

A while ago I took an hour to photograph an engagement session with a great couple and some of my favorite aircraft at the National Museum Of The United States Air Force.  I enjoy shooting some of the USA’s mightiest fighters and bombers. I also enjoy engagement photography. What better things to put together?

On a warm April evening, I met this aviation enthusiast-engaged couple at the Piqua Airport north of Dayton. It is my 230th engagement session, and it is my first-ever airport engagement session. I have shot aviation-themed engagement photos inside and outside the National Museum Of The U.S. Air Force but never at an airport. The groom flies a Beechcraft Sundowner airplane, so we did the engagement photos with the aircraft. We spent 2 hours creating these aviation engagement photos using the taxiway, runway, hangar, and airplane.. This was one of my favorite engagement sessions ever, as I love photographing couples and I love photographing airplanes.