Aerial photography tips – how to shoot helicopters and aircraft

Helicopter photography
(Image credit: Lloyd Horgan)

Having got the bug for aviation after a visit to the now-famous Mach Loop back in 2008, I decided that’s what I wanted to do. Somewhat easier said than done, though!

After leaving college, I managed to secure a freelance position shooting for a large track day company in the UK: it enabled me to pursue aviation as a hobby, eventually progressing into a career. 

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