Aviation photographer working throughout the UK

London aviation photographer Michael Molloy has produced images for both the Essex and Hertfordshire Air ambulance trusts and for private charter jet companies. He has been photographing helicopters for the last four years. This has included air to air photography, ground to air and static images, also portraits of the crew and celebrity visitors to the airfield.

Most of Mike's aviation photographs are used for websites, brochures and marketing, including fund raising by charities.

Email or give mike a call to get more information or to arrange a quote for any upcoming aviation photography.

Aviation photography is a new sector for Mike, having previously undertaken assignments for both air ambulances, now a private charter company has employed Mike to photograph their luxury jets. Based at Stansted Airport the private jets fly across the globe transporting heads of state and celebrities.

Air-to-air Photography, photographing aircraft in the air using another aircraft as a platform requires special skills and experience, as the photo platform and target aircraft often fly low level while under moderate to high G-forces. Depending on the type of aircraft used, Mike will be positioned in the rear, sitting sideways while the aircraft manoeuvres through the sky.

With propeller aircraft and helicopters a slow shutter speed must be used to show blur on the rotors making air-to-air photography even more challenging.

Flying in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft to photograph buildings and construction sites. Recent clients have included a scaffolding company to show their products on central London buildings, and a city firm for images of their three London offices.