The Centre of Aviation Photography

15/09/2026

✈️Tutorial Tuesday…Let’s dive in!

An airfield is full of composition hints…

Taxiway lines.
Runway lights.
Hangar edges.
Shadows across the ramp.
Even the aircraft’s own wings!

They can all guide the viewer’s eye towards the aircraft. ✈️

This is the real value of using leading lines in aviation photography. The technique gives your image direction and draws attention exactly where you want it.

Next time you’re composing a taxi shot, shooting a static aircraft image, or capturing a wider airfield scene, ask yourself one simple question:

Where do you want the viewer’s gaze to enter the scene?

If the answer isn’t clear, look for a line already present in the image and compose with it in mind. You can also crop with intent during the editing phase.

Small change. Big difference.

👉 Full Tutorial Tuesday blog here:

https://www.coaponline.com/blog/using-leading-lines-in-aviation-photography-taxiways-runway-lights-airfield-composition

12/09/2026

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10/09/2026

Aviation Photography Workshop - Live & In-Person!

THE IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY IN ONE DAY CHALLENGE!

😎📷 WELL, THIS IS COOL! ...And brand new! 🤩💫

THE IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY IN ONE DAY CHALLENGE
In-person, live aviation photography workshop & photo shoot!

Over at COAP Online we're stepping the learning up a gear for our first in-person combined Workshop & Photoshoot... Welcome to The Improve Your Photography In One Day Challenge!

😃👉WHAT: The Improve Your Photography In One Day Challenge
😃👉WHERE: Sywell Airfield, Northants, "Classic Pistons & Props"
😃👉WHEN: Saturday 26th September, 1100-1700hrs
😃👉WHO: Join pros Rich, Tom, Aled from Clifton Cameras & Mike from Sony UK
😃👉 WHY: A rare chance to accelerate your photography with pro instructors in a unique way, with theory AND live shooting

Here's the lowdown...

The Improve Your Photography In One Day Challenge
The day will run from 1100-1700hrs, in partnership with Clifton Cameras & featuring an exclusive workshop and photo walk with Sony UK. The goal of the day is simple - for you to finish the day a better photographer than when you started!

BOOKING YOUR PLACE... 🎟️
This live, in-person workshop & live shoot is £167, including your event ticket & lunch.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TO SECURE ONE OF THE LIMITED SPOTS: https://www. .com/offers/ /checkout

NOTE: Spaces are strictly limited on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure personal attention and value in a small group.

😆⚡️We're super excited about this and wait to have a fantastic day of learning and skill-honing in a brilliant in-person environment during this unique event, see you there! 💪 🙌

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
https://www.coaponline.com/offers/92Veqyso/checkout
Places are limited, and early booking is recommended.

Yours in photography,

Team COAP

05/09/2026

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02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

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PHOTO FEATURE | 102 IMAGES As the Swedish Air Force celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, the most anticipated event was the Jubilee Air Show at Malmen Air Base in Linköping held on 22–23 August 2026. The show was the highlight of the Swedish Air Force’s centennial celebrations, marking 1...

30/08/2026

Face-to-face with the extraordinary S-2T Turbo Firecat during Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow - with TSA Consulting Ltd producing another outstanding show.

Image: © Copyright Andy Donovan 2026

29/08/2026

7th August 2026, Caernarfon Airport,North Wales the Cessna Grand Caravan G-EELS took of with 6 photographers of The Centre of Aviation Photography. RAF Lakenheath a McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle of the 48th Fighter Wing, call sign MUGGA11 took off on an intercept low level via The Mach Loop LFA7 and onto the Llyn peninsula.

Batteries full, memory cards empty, battle commenced.

Shot on a Canon EOS R1

United States Air Force RAF Valley