Publications & Features

My aviation photography and writing have been featured across a range of established industry publications in both print and digital formats, covering commercial aviation, military subjects, and global event reportage.

Through these editorial features, my work has contributed to coverage of aircraft operations, airshows, airside access events, and special aviation movements from locations worldwide.

Print Publications

My photography has appeared in the following print titles:

  • Combat Aircraft Journal

  • Airforces Monthly

  • Aviation News Magazine

These publications have featured both editorial photography and written contributions across commercial and military aviation subjects.

Cover Features

In addition to interior editorial use, my photography has been selected for front-cover publication — representing a notable editorial milestone and professional recognition within aviation media.

Selected cover feature:

Digital Publications & Online Features

My imagery and written work have also been featured across a variety of digital aviation platforms, online publications, and industry social media channels, expanding editorial reach beyond print formats.

This includes features with outlets such as:

  • Skies Magazine

  • Spotter Magazine

  • Industry social media platforms and online advertisement channels

Editorial & Event Contributions

Publication features have included photography and reportage from:

  • Airshows

  • Military exercises

  • Airside access events

  • Special liveries and aircraft movements

  • International airport operations

Coverage spans both civilian and military aviation environments, often requiring airside accreditation and coordinated media access.

Industry Recognition

In 2025, my work was nominated for an Aerospace Media Award in the Best Commercial Aviation Submission category.

The Aerospace Media Awards recognize excellence in aviation journalism, photography, and editorial storytelling across global industry publications. The awards gala was held in Paris in June 2025, bringing together contributors and media professionals from across the aerospace sector.

While I did not take home the award, the nomination represents meaningful professional recognition and reflects the publication standard and industry reach of my aviation photography.

Collaborations & Commissions

I remain open to future editorial collaborations, commissioned photography assignments, and aviation event coverage opportunities.

For publication inquiries, image licensing, or media partnerships, please get in touch via the Contact page.

Cover of SKIES magazine featuring a seaplane taking off from water with the sun setting behind trees in the background. The title reads "SKIES" with the subtitle "Aviation is Our Passion" and mentions a 2019 photo contest won by Simon Blakesley.
Cover image of Skies magazine featuring a yellow rescue helicopter flying over snowy mountainous terrain with evergreen trees, commemorating the final flight of the Buffalo helicopter.
Cover of Spotter Magazine, Issue 39, featuring a military aircraft inside a hangar and a helicopter flying at dusk. The headline mentions the farewell to Indian IL-38 Sea Dragon and highlights various aviation topics.
Cover of Skies magazine, April/May 2024, featuring a military aircraft in flight with a blue sky background. The cover story is about narcotics interdiction in Curaçao.
Cover of Air Forces Monthly magazine featuring a Turkish F-35 fighter jet in flight, with headlines about Turkish jets, Iranian Navy exercises, and RAF Lightning Force Commander.
Magazine cover of Combat Aircraft Journal featuring a fighter jet in flight with afterburners on, with headlines about military aircraft, strikes, and international conflicts.
Cover of Air Forces Monthly magazine featuring a fighter jet in flight, with headlines about military aviation, NATO, and international conflicts.
Magazine cover of Aviation News with a view from an airplane window showing a rainy day scene at an airport. A Ryanair airplane is parked on the tarmac, with raindrops on the window through which the photo is taken. The cover features headlines about
Magazine cover of 'Aviation News' with a silhouette of a vintage biplane flying at sunset, trees in the foreground, and headlines about aviation heritage and military aircraft.
Cover of Aviation News magazine featuring a face-to-face comparison of a Russian fighter jet and a Western fighter jet in flight, with headlines about military aviation and interception strategies.
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