phillipny
Well Known Member
Hey guys, we got a good group together last Sunday for breakfast and just posting some photos if you are in them.
All the pics in a gallery here
http://switchboxcontrol.com/news/2015/11/11/block-island-fly-in-nov-2015
And a few samples attached below.
Ive had this idea for a few months now, that instead of doing air to air, and use my aircraft and 2nd pilot to do Pilot Portraits for you guys... We just find a good field for Low Pass, cut the photo out in Photoshop, and post on any backdrop I have! Its a crazy idea and makes the safety factor and cost equation change completely.
In my experience doing these air to air photos, from the L39 guys down to the old Cessnas, people are not trained for formation and do not want to pay for a 'fun photo'. The cross country Pilot Portraits mission was cancelled this summer, after I got 20-30 photo shoots under my belt and realized it was not interesting for people to pay for the expenses of 2nd plane, 2nd pilot, and photography.
So... what do you guys think of the cut out method? I could do it safely on the ground, and even print out big posters for people using my Epson Printer at the field. Really easy, safe and super cheap, everyone's favorite combo!
Looks pretty cool below and I would rate my technique, skills and intention here on a 2/10. If we picked a better field where I can get on the runway or hill on approach like Montauk and use the right equipment, lighting intention, etc... it can get a lot better looking.
All the pics in a gallery here
http://switchboxcontrol.com/news/2015/11/11/block-island-fly-in-nov-2015
And a few samples attached below.
Ive had this idea for a few months now, that instead of doing air to air, and use my aircraft and 2nd pilot to do Pilot Portraits for you guys... We just find a good field for Low Pass, cut the photo out in Photoshop, and post on any backdrop I have! Its a crazy idea and makes the safety factor and cost equation change completely.
In my experience doing these air to air photos, from the L39 guys down to the old Cessnas, people are not trained for formation and do not want to pay for a 'fun photo'. The cross country Pilot Portraits mission was cancelled this summer, after I got 20-30 photo shoots under my belt and realized it was not interesting for people to pay for the expenses of 2nd plane, 2nd pilot, and photography.
So... what do you guys think of the cut out method? I could do it safely on the ground, and even print out big posters for people using my Epson Printer at the field. Really easy, safe and super cheap, everyone's favorite combo!
Looks pretty cool below and I would rate my technique, skills and intention here on a 2/10. If we picked a better field where I can get on the runway or hill on approach like Montauk and use the right equipment, lighting intention, etc... it can get a lot better looking.
