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Product Description Inside Aviation Photography, by photographer Chad Slattery, includes over 120 images of planes, corporate jets, experimental, and aerospace crafts with explanations about the machines and how he photographed them. Chad Slattery, based in Los Angeles, specializes in aviation & aerospace photography shooting, digital imaging, and post production for aviation and aerospace companies. His extensive experience photographing air-to-air and lighting of crafts has attracted the industry giants. His corporate clients include the business jet community, from manufacturers to brokers: Boeing, Dassault, Embrarer, HondaJet, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Orbital Sciences. He serves as contributing editor at Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine, and is regularly published in Aviation Week, AOPA Pilot, Business Jet Traveler, Executive Controller, Pro Pilot, and Volare magazines.He is skilled in both Astrovision and Vectorvision Learjet air-to-air platforms.He co-founded ISAP: the International Society for Aviation Photography. His lighting and Photoshop techniques are a large part of business jet photography for manufacturers, brokers, charter operators, and completion shops. He is a member of NBAA, AOPA, ISAP, SoCal Aviation Association, and the Aero Club of Southern California. The book's amazing image collection includes film stars, aerospace and aviation personalities, notable planes, jets, luxury and experimental craft. His subjects are in the air, on the ground, interiors and exteriors. Review “Chad has a great eye and he’s made some great photos of me. I’ve always enjoyed working with him. ” ―Harrison Ford, Pilot and Actor “Much more than a collection of airplane eye-candy, Chad Slattery’s new book takes readers into the mind of the image-maker, revealing how aviation’s finest photojournalist plans and carries out assignments both in the air and on the ground. His text is as informative as the photography is evocative. Highly recommended for beginners and professionals alike.” ―Caroline Sheen, Photography Editor, Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine “Chad is our go-to stills shooter in the air and for our fleet. A fine book by a master of aviation photography.” ―Clay Lacy, multi-honored Aerial Director and World's Highest Time Pilot “I wish I had read this book when I started shooting in 1973. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned aviation photographer, you can benefit deeply from Chad’s insights and experience―like I did after reading it. ” ―Paul Bowen, Ace Air-to-Air Photographer “Seeing the name Slattery in a photo credit is like seeing the word “sterling” on silver. Chad brings aviation to life with his stunning imagery, and this book shows you just how the magic happens.” ―Mike Machat, Aviation Artist, Author & Historian About the Author Chad Slattery, one of the foremost authorities on aviation and aerospace photography, has authored a book, Inside Aviation Photography,and is sharing his expertise and stories about his work and experiences. He is based in Los Angeles, California where he grew up. Chad has always had a passion for aviation. Even as a child he was building plastic model airplane kits. Then in sixth grade when he borrowed his mother's camera and began photographing them, his career was born. Today he photographs extensively for the business aircraft community. His shooting, lighting, and post-production techniques are sophisticated, creating exquisite images for aviation and aerospace enterprises worldwide. Unmatched by any other photographer, Chad has flown in over 200 sorties in specialized photo Learjets. His corporate clients include Boeing, Dassault, Dynamic Aviation, Embraer, HondaJet, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Orbital Sciences. He also does magazine assignments and regularly publishes in Air & Space/Smithsonian, Aviation Week, AOPA Pilot, Flight Training, Business Jet Traveler, Pro Pilot, and Volare magazines. He belongs to NBAA, AOPA, the SoCal Aviation Association