Top Gun Photo Tips

Top Gun Photo Tips

Author: Steve Brazill October 5, 2017 Duration: 32:43

Editors Note: This episode was originally distributed through TWiP – This Week in Photo, and the YouTube Video above is through the TWiP YouTube Page. Please be sure to subscribe to their YouTube page, and visit their site to check out all of the TWiP shows.

I have known a lot of Freelance Photojournalists, but I have only known one photographer that specializes in military and aerial photography. Scott Dworkin is a rare photographer. Most people can only dream of flying in military jets, and most of those dreams include getting sick, but he does it with a camera!

Scott has flown with every branch of the US military, as well as many civilian aviation outfits and law enforcement aviation units. He’s traveled to Afghanistan to embed with the United States Air Force, as well as all around the U.S. with various military and civilian units.

In 2012, his freelance work led to him being hired by the United States Air Force – Air Force Flight Test Center 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. While there he provided aerial multimedia, both air-to-air and air-to-ground coverage, including still photography, high definition videography, high-speed video, and post production. His job was to document ordnance and weapons testing, drop tests, aircraft flight performance, and other operational missions.

In 2014 Scott jumped back into the freelance world to start his own company, Mach 91 Aerial Photography, doing the same type of photography work he was doing for the Air Force, but more in the public eye than the work at Edwards allowed.

On this episode of Behind the Shot, Scott Dworkin and I take a look at one of his crazy aerial shots, and discuss how he captures all this action while flying.

Connect with Scott

Personal: mach91aerialphotography.com
Facebook: @mach91aerialphotography
Instagram: @mach91photo
Twitter: @mach91photo
LinkedIN: Scott Dworkin


Steve Brazill hosts Behind the Shot-Video, a series that goes far beyond gear lists and camera settings. Each conversation is a deep exploration of the creative and technical journey behind compelling images. You’ll hear working photographers unpack the entire process-from the initial spark of an idea and the challenges of the location to the critical decisions made in post-production. This podcast sits at the unique intersection of art and practical technology, offering tangible lessons for anyone looking to improve their visual storytelling. Rather than abstract theory, these discussions provide a real-world look at problem-solving under pressure and the artistic choices that define a signature style. Tune in for honest, detailed breakdowns that reveal how memorable shots are truly built, layer by layer. It’s an essential resource for visual artists seeking both inspiration and actionable knowledge, all grounded in the lived experience of accomplished creators.
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