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When The Clouds Roll Over, Don’t Wait- Shoot Portraits

As photographers, we’re so dependent on the sun and thus always so mindful of where it is and where it will be at any given moment. Especially on those bright sunny days when it’s strong, direct rays light up our … Continue reading

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Shooting Alaska Bush Pilot Portraits At The Valdez Fly-In

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Last year was my first time going to the May Day Fly-in down in Valdez, Alaska. If you’ve never been, it’s basically this: Beavers, Otters, Super Cubs, Cessna 185s, 35-inch bush wheel tundra tires, STOL kits, beach landings, tricked out … Continue reading

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Winter Ski Flying Photo Shoot

I went out on Saturday with another pilot and the idea to shoot some winter bush flying and ski landings. Trying to photograph anything in Alaska close to the to the shortest day of the year is challenging, since the … Continue reading

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Featured Images: Winter Aviation in Alaska

I’ve started taking flying lessons here in Anchorage, and so I spend quite a bit of time out at Merrill Field. Here are some of the sights around the airport during the January cold snap that we had recently. Anyone … Continue reading

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