In the world of aviation photography, air-to-air photography is definitely the most spectacular and adventurous way to photograph aircraft or helicopters. As the name suggests, air-to-air photography is the art of photographing airplanes or helicopters as they fly and from another aircraft. This way you can photograph these magnificent machines in their own habitat and often with beautiful backgrounds or in fantastic conditions.

Night shoots are among one of the most popular and challenging aspects within aviation photography. For example, special photo shoots are organized around the world at sunset and in the evenings where static aircraft and/or helicopters are specially lit so photographers can capture them in the most creative way possible. Sometimes pilots also specially run the propellers and rotors of old aircraft or helicopters during special night shoots as this often gives very nice effect

In this article, aviation photographer Kris Christiaens teaches you all about panning photography and how to capture motion in a photo!