Not Just Photography — Persuasion at 40,000 Feet
Selling or chartering a private jet in D.C.? You’re not just selling specs — you’re selling credibility, luxury, and trust. And in this city, image isn’t optional — it’s currency.
Bad photos don’t just look off — they damage perception, kill value, and push serious buyers away before you ever speak to them.
Why Local Doesn’t Mean Qualified
Washington, D.C. is full of creatives — event shooters, wedding photographers, real estate pros. But when it comes to photographing aircraft?
Experience matters. A lot.
Jet interiors aren’t wedding venues. And lighting an aircraft is nothing like lighting a conference room.
Here’s what generalist photographers often miss:
❌ Color contamination — poor cabin tone, bad LED rendering
❌ Converging verticals and warped geometry
❌ Wrong lenses, bad perspective, poor staging
❌ No brand story, no sense of luxury
❌ Missed storytelling — just snapshots, not strategy
These aren’t “nice-to-have” fixes — they’re the difference between closing at asking, or not closing at all.
Who I Work With in the D.C. Market
✅ Jet brokers & resellers in the Mid-Atlantic
✅ Charter providers and operators based at IAD, DCA, HEF, BWI
✅ Aircraft management firms with multi-aircraft fleets
✅ Corporate flight departments
✅ International buyers needing remote documentation
✅ Luxury brands, FBOs, and marketing teams
Whether you’re supporting a sale, charter listing, refit, or rebrand, I bring the right tools and the right mindset.
Where I Shoot
I work across the entire region, including:
- Dulles International (IAD)
- Reagan National (DCA)
- Manassas Regional (HEF)
- Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
- Nearby hubs: Teterboro (TEB), Westchester (HPN), Morristown (MMU), and beyond
What You Get
✅ Clean, professionally lit interior & exterior images
✅ Tilt-shift lens work for accurate cabin geometry
✅ Expert management of reflective surfaces & mixed lighting
✅ Fast turnaround — proofs in 3–5 business days
✅ Final edits in 2–3 weeks (rush delivery available)
✅ Photographer who treats your aircraft like the asset it is
Featured Work
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Client Testimonials
“Dave knew exactly how to position our aircraft for international buyers. We never even needed an in-person showing.”
— Jet Broker, Northern Virginia
“Handled everything discreetly, professionally, and fast. Our charter listing was live in less than a week.”
— Charter Operator, Dulles FBO
Request a Shoot
Whether you’re prepping a resale, charter listing, or fleet update, I can be on-site fast with everything I need to deliver premium results.
🗓 Response within 24 hours. Travel is always pre-packed and turnkey.
Frequently Asked Questions – Jet Photographer in Washington
How soon can you be available?
As these shoots often take me out of town for 2–3 days at a time, I recommend booking 1–2 weeks in advance to reserve time and secure the best airfare.
That said, I can fly out with as little as 24 hours’ notice, schedule permitting.
A rush fee applies to bookings made fewer than 5 days in advance.
I fly out of a major U.S. hub and travel frequently for client work — my entire system is built for fast, efficient deployment.
Where do you offer aircraft photography services?
I shoot private jets and charter aircraft anywhere in the U.S.
I’m regularly flown into major hubs, private airfields, and FBOs in cities across the country. If you operate in or near a major metro area, there’s a good chance I’ve worked nearby — and I’m equipped to be on-site fast.
Do you offer video or 3D tours?
Yes — I offer both video production and 360° virtual tours on request.
These are perfect for charter marketing, sales listings, or showcasing new refits.
What’s the typical turnaround time?
You’ll receive proofs within 3–5 business days.
Final edited images are delivered within 2–3 weeks after you approve the proofs.
Need it faster? Rush delivery (within 24–48 hours) is available by request.
What airports do you serve near D.C.?
I regularly shoot at IAD, DCA, HEF, BWI, and can cover additional locations like TEB, HPN, or even further afield
How many images do you deliver per shoot?
Most standard aircraft shoots result in 10–20 fully finished images, depending on aircraft size and your goals.
Larger jets, multi-aircraft fleets, or full FBO and MRO coverage will naturally include more.
If you have specific requests, just let us know — we’ll make sure to deliver exactly what you need.
What’s included in your quote?
Each quote is built around your specific needs, but typically includes:
- On-site aircraft photography (interior, exterior, and details)
- Pre-shoot planning (if needed)
- Lighting and travel gear
- Final edited, full-resolution images licensed for your use
Optional: video, 3D tours, staging, rush delivery, or multi-day shoots
Travel costs are billed at direct cost — no markup, no surprises.
Serving Aircraft Owners Across the Mid-Atlantic
From Washington, D.C. to Teterboro, from Virginia to Maryland — I bring a national standard to every project I shoot.
Don’t gamble with the value of your aircraft.
When the images matter, bring in the specialist.
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