The Aviation Studio is a collective of freelance aviation photographers who aim to create quality content surrounding aviation within Australia and beyond. We are from a variety of backgrounds, but all of us share a passion for aviation and travel.
Together, we have amassed over ten million views across our personal websites and accounts on various aviation photography sites across the internet. We have also been published in various aviation magazines and in the mainstream media.
We are always willing to cover any special events, military exercises or rare aircraft movements. To enquire, visit the contact tab on the website for our contact form.
Who are we?
Brock – Senior Editor
Brock is an aerospace engineer working in the aviation sector and has experience working on both civilian and military aviation assets. He has enjoyed aviation photography as a hobby since he was 16, and has travelled the world in pursuit of rare aircraft to fly on and photograph. Apart from aviation, Brock is an avid fan of coffee and is a strong advocate for Brisbane brunch culture.
Emil – Editor
Emil is a Bachelor of Design student at the Queensland University of Technology, majoring in Landscape Architecture. With four years of recreational flying experience, he is now an aviation photographer specialising in low light and panning photography. Outside of aviation, Emil is a keen basketball player and represents Australia in international curling championships.
Joel – Editor
Joel works for Qantas as a Ramp Services Officer and is studying for his commercial pilots license (helicopters). He lives and breathes aviation, taking photos of aircraft whenever he gets a chance.
Lance – Contributor
Lance is a passionate aviation photographer who has travelled the world photographing rare aircraft. Some of his favourite places to photograph include Anchorage, Alaska and Nellis Air Force base in Nevada. Outside of aviation, Lance is a retail management professional working for one of Australia’s biggest companies.
James – Contributor
James is a professional driver and a keen aviation photographer. He has travelled through Asia and Europe in pursuit of his passion. James also enjoys flying with different airlines where possible. One of his favourite phrases is “Why fly direct, when you can connect.”
Matt – Contributor
A life-long aerophile and tertiary-qualified photographer, Matt has combined his passion for all things aviation with his love of photography for many years. His written and photographic works have been published in Australia and overseas. His professional life has centred on the printing industry, with close to a quarter century of experience in all facets of retail and commercial print production and management. Matt lives in a bayside suburb of Melbourne, is married and has a daughter.