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SITA Certified Aviation Community Member (Aviation Media). Member ID: ENSD-43710
imagery of aviation, airlines and the air travel experience.​​​




Photography that Captures the Magic of Aviation!
We are a Virginia-based photographic firm focused on capturing stunning imagery of commercial aviation, airlines and the air travel experience.​​​
We capture high quality and insightful images and writings that share the magic of flight and the incredible role commercial aviation plays on the global stage for global commerce and travel.​​
​​​We have 45 years experience in photography and videography.
And, we have over 25 years experience in the aviation industry in various operations, security and military aviation roles in addition to our extensive photographic expertise.
​Rick Charles Photography is a credentialed member of the international aviation community (Aviation Media category) as approved by the
Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA).
​​Our SITA Aviation Community Member number is: ENSD-43710.​​
​​Rick Charles Photography is a member of the
International Society for Aviation Photography (ISAP)
and the
National Press Photographers Association (nppa).​



Rick Charles Photography is the core business of Recon Five Media LLC, which is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business.
​Contact us at Rick@Recon5.com or +1-540-755-6422
to learn more or to discuss
your aviation photography project.