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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.​​​

Sunny Morning Check-In.

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.​​

Grand Caravan Arrival.

​​​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.  

United We Land.

​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.​​

Talking and Texting at DCA.

​​Rick Charles Photography is a member of the

International Society for Aviation Photography (ISAP)

and the

National Press Photographers Association (nppa).​

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Airspeed Magazine September 2025 cover.
Airspeed Magazine January 2023 cover.
ISnAP Magazine June 2019 cover.

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.

Alaska Balst-Off.

​Contact us at Rick@Recon5.com or +1-540-755-6422

to learn more or to discuss

your aviation photography project.

Tools of the Trade.

For more information, please contact us at rick@recon5.com or follow us on our social platforms:

  • Instagram
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  • Facebook
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Jetsetter Media LLC is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business.

DUNS: 045210316 | CAGE: 8GC75

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