Tim Johnson

1. How did you get into aviation photography? i.e. Where did the passion come from and how long has it been an interest? It seems like I have been into aviation my entire life, having been fascinated with flying from a young age. Originally picking up my first camera in late-2013, I started out shooting

1. How did you get into aviation photography? The passion for aviation has been present ever since I can remember. Having no family members connected to the aviation industry, it has always puzzled people why I have such a strong passion for it. I got into the photography side of it in 2016 when my

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