A New Speciality?

I don’t post very often and lately what I’ve been shooting are jets and I guess more specifically, the Hawker 900XP. I just shot another one a couple weeks ago and here are a few of my favorites from the shoot

I’ve grown to really enjoy shooting these planes and also meeting the crew that help to move the plane around for me. I still remember the first time I was asked, “where do you want the plane?” and its a little less surprising to hear now but I appreciate the guys that take time out to help me position the plane where I need it for the best look.

The crew also helps to hook up the plane to power so I can get some light and A/C on in the interior however, they have yet to ask me to shoot the plane while in the air…still waiting for that request.

The interior was in really nice shape which definitely makes things easier when cleaning up images. Until the next one…

Hawker 900XP Jet at FRG Airport

Forgive me, my readers, as it has been a long time since I’ve posted. I may post things a little out of order but will post, nonetheless. This one is about a Hawker 900XP that was in need of some new images to advertise it for chartering.

I try to get some variation on the angle and as much as possible to get the plane away from other obstructions without needing to have help moving it multiple times.

This plane has seating for 5, plus the couch.

I think its always a nice touch to bring in flowers or glasses to make it more inviting. The crew I worked with on this shoot was nice enough to arrange this for me.

I can only imagine what its like to be piloting one of these in the air. Must be a rush.

Teterboro Airport: Private Jet Interior/Exterior

I've had lots of interesting opportunities in the time I've been a photographer.  This, however, is by far the most interesting (and expensive) product shoot I've ever done.  When the first question you're asked upon arriving is, "Where would you like the plane?", you know its going to be a fun shoot.

Unfortunately, it was a rainy day which required us to shoot inside the hangar vs. outside. The ground crew at Teterboro Airport accommodated us by moving this plane to allow for mostly unobstructed views.  We started with the outside, then moved in. 

The owner of this beautiful Falcon 900EX is making it available to charter.  This generated a request from the charter company, Landmark Aviation, to have images featured on their aircraft data sheet to show prospective clients.  They connected us with the pilot, Bruno, for a tour of the plane and help with any requests we had during the shoot.   

Bruno told us about the updated interior and, as you can see from the images, everything is immaculate.  Looking back, I laugh that I brought windex and paper towels as a "just in case" - NOT needed!

For a shoot like this, it's always better to have another highly competent person with you to cover the job properly.  Theresa Keil of Keil Studios Photography has worked with me on many jobs and helped create some great images on this shoot as well.  To add some color, I worked with a local florist, New Providence Florist for the short-stemmed yellow roses.