learned the importance of a photograph and how it can inspire others to shoot not only for their own pleasure but also to help others. This seems to hold sway more often in the aviation realm than in others I work because the planes need the help. As I quickly learned most everything at these museums, air shows, and flyin’s are all volunteer based and thus any help given is always welcomed. One thing that impresses me most about aviation is how much is done for these planes, not for profit or fame, but for the shear enjoyment and passion for aviation. My hat goes off to those people. Like most photographers, I’m not sure where the future might go or where my photography will take me. I know that I will continue to work with the natural world along with the mechanical, engineering world of aviation.
ISAP is a great group of people who I feel are trying to make a difference amongst the aviation community and I am proud to be a member alongside of so many other great photographers. I continue my studies in the photographic world in order to not only inspire but also hopefully give back to these guys who dedicated their lives to the community. Thanks to all who have given me such amazing opportunities and especially Larry Grace for allowing me to contribute to ISnAP. On one final note, the first day I went shooting statics at Reno, my Dad came up to me and said, “If you get hooked, it’s not my fault.” Truer words cannot have been said for it is easy to get hooked on aviation. http://www.jakepeterson.org/
My goal is not only to have a library of digital images documenting these planes but also to contribute to those that enjoy seeing these planes fly in hope that my work will inspire others to get involved. Young as I am, I understand the need for bringing in new youthful people into aviation, so that these planes will be preserved and their legacies not forgotten. One of the best ways I feel to do this is through ISAP.