I am a professional aviation photographer based in Dayton, Ohio, the Birthplace Of Aviation. I photograph at the Dayton Air Show, Dayton International Airport, Columbus International Airport, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and aviation museums around the country. I volunteer as a special events aviation photographer at the National Museum Of The U.S. Air Force (Air Force Museum) in Dayton, Ohio. Many of my aviation photographs have been published in digital and print publications. I am for hire as an aviation photographer. I can also be hired to photograph Air Force retirement ceremonis.

Professional Aviation Photographer In Dayton Ohio

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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.

Embraer Praetor 500 Business Jet Airplane Aircraft At Lunken Airport

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November 22, 2021

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?

Aviation Engagement Photography At The National Museum Of The U.S. Air Force

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June 7, 2021

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.

Aviation Themed Engagement Photography With A Beechcraft Sundowner Airplane

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May 13, 2021

On August 30, 2020, I was able to capture Midwest Helicopter Airways lifting large air conditioning units atop the Dayton Arcade. The lift started around 7:45 am and lasted about an hour. It was amazing, loud, and windy. This really old heavy lift helicopter made several trips between an empty lot and the top of the 9-building complex in downtown Dayton Ohio.

Early Morning Dayton Arcade Helicopter Heavy Lift August 2020

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September 1, 2020

Since I was little I have been traveling out of Dayton International Airport near Vandalia, Ohio. I’ve always been fascinated by airports and aviation. Last night, after a year of working to get permission, I got to combine my love of aviation with my photography business. On November 19, 2019, I legally photographed the Dayton International Airport (DAY)! I am separating my airport photos into four blog posts. This post features some of the less prominent aspects of the airport exterior.

Dayton International Airport Renovation Completion Photos And Terminal Modernization Project

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November 27, 2019

The Memphis Belle exhibit at the National Museum Of The United States Air Force is now open in Dayton, Ohio. This historic Boeing B-17 bomber from WWII is set atop 3 steel pylons and is lit with beautiful theatrical lighting.

Published Photos Of The Memphis Belle By A Dayton Ohio Aviation Photographer

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January 14, 2019

The Memphis Belle exhibit at the National Museum Of The United States Air Force is now open in Dayton, Ohio. This historic Boeing B-17 bomber from WWII is set atop 3 steel pylons and is lit with beautiful theatrical lighting. During day two, several WWII era aircraft landed at the Air Force Museum runway, and we were treated to numerous fly-overs by the plane commonly known as “Air Force One.” The President was not aboard, so this reverted to being just a Boeing 747 VC-25 (which was awesome to see flying over the museum)

The Memphis Belle Exhibit Is Now Open At Dayton’s National Museum Of The USAF

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May 18, 2018

Two B-17 Flying Fortresses, five P-51 Mustangs, and the movie version of the Memphis Belle rumbled over the National Museum of The United States Air Force just before 11 am on May 16, 2017. The planes came from the north-east and flew south-west directly over the Air Force Museum. I had the opportunity to photograph these beautiful WWII aircraft, and it was awesome!

B-17 Flying Fortresses P-51 Mustangs Flew Into Dayton For The Memphis Belle

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May 16, 2018

The B-17F Memphis Belle arrived at the National Museum Of The United States Air Force in 2005. Shortly after it entered restoration at the museum’s restoration hangar, I had the opportunity to walk through and photograph the airplane while it was in pieces. Then in 2017, I was able to photograph the rear turret installation also in the restoration hangar. Today, March 14, 2018, I had the awesome opportunity to photograph the Memphis Belle as she was rolled to her final resting place inside the World War II gallery in building one at the museum. The process included a photo op with the airplane known as Shoo Shoo Baby which is destined for the Smithsonian Institution.

Historic B-17F Memphis Belle Military Airplane Is Home At The National Museum Of The United States Air Force

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March 14, 2018

The B-17f Memphis Belle is currently undergoing a complete restoration at the At National Museum Of The United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. The Memphis Belle has been at NMUSAF since 2005 and is set to go on display in May 2018! Today the Memphis Belle received her rear turret for the final time. We were invited to watch as three restoration artists connected the rear turret to the rest of the plane. What a fun time!

Memphis Belle Rear Turret Installation At The National Museum Of The U.S. Air Force

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July 26, 2017