KP’s Aviation Photography

08/31/2026

A few frames of this CH-47D from Helimax Aviation coming in for a landing after putting in some serious work supporting the Ross Fire. This was after their 3rd flight of the day. Always impressive to watch these heavy-lift birds operate, especially when they’re putting their capabilities to work helping fight wildfires. 🚁🔥

07/24/2026

Best shots out of about a 20 frames of Luke Aikins jumping over Kevin Coleman from the skids of Aaron Fitzgerald. I will say all these guys are pretty insane.

07/22/2026

The Red Bull Air Force featuring Kevin Coleman Aaron Fitzgerald Luke Aikins helped kick off Fridays dress rehearsal of the Red, White and Blues airshow over Pensacola beach. Check out my story for one more of Luke.

07/19/2026

It was great to see this legendary Brandon Wilkins flying again. While he wasn’t in “his” jet this time, he still gave all the signature hand signals I’ve seen over the last few months.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from Wednesday’s Breakfast with the Blues. Enjoy!

07/19/2026

A different view of the sneak pass. I've had this shot in mind for a while - today I was able to make it happen!

NikonUSA

06/13/2026

In honor of the official arrival of Poland’s F-35s, here are a few of my favorite shots I’ve captured over the last two years. Watching these jets progress from production and test flights in Fort Worth to their new home in Poland has been incredible. Poland officially welcomed its first F-35A “Husarz” aircraft into service this week, marking a historic milestone for the Polish Air Force and NATO’s eastern flank.

I’m only missing AZ-02 (3502) and AZ-04 (3504) from my collection. 🇵🇱⚡️

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

05/14/2026

One of the Marines of VMFA-112 is currently fighting after a motorcycle accident this past weekend.

LCpl Deal always brings a positive attitude to the squadron and a smile. Every time I’ve seen him working, his attitude lifted the people around him and made even long days a little easier.

The link in my bio contains updates from his family, who have remained by his side throughout this entire ordeal. There is absolutely no pressure to donate, but any support is appreciated and will help cover the costs for his family to remain with him during his recovery.

Please keep LCpl Deal and his family in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to fight.

And Deal, we expect to see you back at work soon.

04/16/2026

Today for most likely the last time in my career I raised my right hand and said the oath of enlistment somewhere over Louisiana.

This is moment is very bitter sweet. From being told I wouldn’t last through boot camp, to now. This moment makes me realize that yes it’s still a few years away but this chapter of my life it’s slowly coming to an end.

I could make a super long post thanking everyone that’s ever made an impact not only in my career but in my life. Of course I gotta thank my wife who takes care of everything when the Marine Corps says they need me more. Then my Mom who’s been there every step in my career and with her birthday coming up we get to celebrate that and my 17th year after graduating boot camp. My sister who has always told me to kept going and pushing through. There is one Marine that’s been there for me a lot especially these last few years. Telling me to always keep pushing forward and do great things and leading me and the right direction. To the people I didn’t mention I’m sorry.

I have one supporter that I know who is sharing this moment with me and every moment even though he’s not here anymore and that’s my Dad. Even though I can’t call him to just BS I know he’s smiling ear to ear and probably shedding some proud tears.

I would also like to thank the Marines of VMGR-234 especially Maj Kahrs who help me make this last one memorable.