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A Planespotter’s Dream Gig: A Look into the Life of an Airport Photographer

This morning, AirlineGeeks.com features a profile of me, highlighting my aviation photography, and giving a glimpse into what it’s like when I cover large-scale corporate events.  I invite you to read the full article on the AirlineGeeks website by clicking here or the article preview below.

It is an immeasurable honor that my photography has inspired a profile to be written about me and my work. I’m proud to work so closely with so many people at Dulles International and Reagan National airports, amongst the Airports Authority, the airlines, and their partners, all of whom work hard to keep the DC airports operating smoothly, and welcoming passengers the whole-world over.

I especially have to thank Ryan from AirlineGeeks for shadowing and interviewing me during the Air India inaugural a few weeks ago. I also must thank Airport Operations; without their skilled assistance, I would never be able to cover airfield actives with the depth I capture. Finally I must thank my many partners in the numerous PR, marketing, communications, and media departments and outlets I have worked with over the years - it is because of their efforts on many projects that my photos have been presented to a global audience.

Thank you to everyone who has helped me in growing my career to where it stands today - today marks a true milestone; I can’t begin to describe how honored I am to be receiving such recognition, and I am excited to learn the next heights my career will take. Thank you!

McLaren 570S

This past Friday, I was a special guest at a private showcase of McLaren's latest generation of sports cars, the Sport Series, featuring the brand new 570S.  McLaren shared their heritage and explained the concepts applied to their brand new model in Washington, DC's Long View Gallery - it was appropriately fitting that an automobile which is a true work of art was presented in an art gallery.

I always love a car with flying buttresses.

There of course were also several 650Ses on hand to also check out.  The hardtop convertible roof is incredibly fast... but everything on these cars is fast.

As every McLaren is built by hand, the British car producer will create your supercar in any color you can dream up.  Between the Fire Black, Tarocco Orange, and Volcano Yellow examples present, you can tell which one I prefer, and I think suits me (I also preferred the Alcantara interior - not pictured).  Of course, I'd be ordering one in Mantis Green.  So here is the obligatory photo sitting in one.