Aerial Photography vs. Aircraft Photography

Aerial Photography vs. Aircraft Photography

Aerial Photography Isn’t What You’re Looking For — This Is.

Aerial Photography vs. Aircraft Photography | Jet Photographer for Charter, Sales & Branding

If you searched for aerial photography, there’s a good chance what you meant was:

“I need professional photos of a jet — to help me sell it, charter it, or promote it.”

But what you’re getting in your search results?
❌ Drone real estate footage
❌ Landscape or coastline shots
❌ Sky-high skyline photos
❌ Hobbyist flyovers from 5,000 feet

That’s because “aerial photography” usually means taking photos from the sky — not of what’s inside a jet.

If you’re looking to showcase a private aircraft, you need something much more specialized.

 


 

You’re Looking for Aircraft Marketing Photography — Not Aerials

When you’re trying to:

  • Sell a Gulfstream or Dassault or a Global
  • Market a new charter aircraft
  • Showcase a jet after refit
  • Create press or campaign images for a fleet
  • Build trust with UHNW clients and buyers

You don’t want drone shots or overheads.

You need:

Clean, cinematic, precision imagery of the aircraft itself — inside and out.

That’s what I do. And it’s all I do.

 


 

What I Deliver (That Aerial Shooters Can’t)

✅ Spacious-looking interiors, even in tight cabins
✅ Balanced lighting with no LED flicker or banding
✅ No color contamination on white leathers or soft textures
✅ Polished exterior shots — no harsh reflections or bad angles
✅ Brand narrative built into every image
✅ Images optimized for charter listings, sales portals, websites, and brochures

This isn’t about taking pretty pictures from the sky.
This is about helping your aircraft move.

 


 

Total Turnkey Service — No Stress, No Guesswork

This is a white-glove process from start to finish.

You don’t need to prep anything.
You don’t need to move seats.
You don’t need to source lights or staging tools.

I show up, shoot the jet (or yacht), and deliver premium images.

✅ Based in Salt Lake City with 4-bag go-kit — fully self-contained
✅ Global travel ready — Caribbean, U.S., Europe, Middle East
✅ Fast, organized, discreet
✅ No hand-holding needed — just tell me where to be, and when

If you’re busy, overloaded, or don’t have a creative team — I’ve got it handled.

 


 

Who I Work With

✅ Jet brokers and charter operators
✅ Aircraft management firms
✅ Fleet marketers and brand teams
✅ Completion centers and interior designers
✅ Private owners and UHNW family offices

 


 

Not Just Air — I Also Shoot Yachts

For regions like the Caribbean or South Florida, I also provide high-end yacht photography with the same luxury-forward polish.
Great for dual assets, UHNW listings, or charter campaigns.

✅ Exterior hull shots with clean lines and light
✅ Interior walkthroughs that feel editorial, not cluttered
✅ Lifestyle and deck branding shoots (if needed)

 


 

Featured Work

Detail of luxury Gulfstream G650 jet interior with custom pillows, floral arrangement, and natural cabin light
Detail of luxury Gulfstream G650 jet interior with custom pillows, floral arrangement, and natural cabin light
Luxury BBJ interior photographed for international aircraft sales listing in Monaco, showcasing full cabin layout and premium finishes
Luxury BBJ interior photographed for international aircraft sales listing, showcasing full cabin layout and premium finishes
Aerial Photography vs Aircraft photographer
Business class cabin of Airbus A340 photographed by aircraft photographer with custom lighting and digitally enhanced media displays
Jet interior photography in Aircraft Photographer East Asia
Jet interior photography by experienced international aircraft photographer using tilt-shift lens and precision lighting
Elegant jet cabin dining setup with sushi, coffee, and flowers, photographed during international private aviation shoot in east asia
Elegant jet cabin dining setup with sushi, coffee, and flowers, photographed during international private aviation shoot
Bespoke BBJ stateroom with queen bed and cabin windows, captured by international aircraft photographer for UHNW client presentation
Bespoke BBJ stateroom with queen bed and cabin windows, captured by international aircraft photographer for UHNW client presentation

Want to see more? View Full Portfolio →

 


 

What Clients Say

“We started by searching for aerial photography, but Dave’s work was in a different league. We hired him for our Falcon — and now we use him for every listing.”
— Broker, East Coast

“He handled everything. Flew in. Shot it. Sent us 30 incredible images. Turnkey service, no stress.”
— Charter Marketing Lead, Turks & Caicos

 


 

FAQ: “Aerial Photography” vs. What I Do

Q: Can you shoot aerials?

A: I don’t fly drones — I specialize in photographing jets and yachts as marketable, high-value assets.

Q: So what should I search instead?

A: Look for aircraft photographer, jet photographer, or private jet marketing images — that’s where you’ll find people like me.

Q: Do you work outside the U.S.?

A: Yes — I travel globally, especially across the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East. I’m insured, experienced, and ready to deploy.

 


 

📩 Ready to Shoot?

Stop trying to use drone guys to sell a $20M jet.

This is private aircraft photography — built for results.

    Expect a fast reply — and even faster results.

     


     

    Aerial photos won’t sell your jet.
    Premium aircraft imagery will.
    Bring in the specialist.

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