Frequently Asked Questions

Where do the photo sessions take place?

Sessions take place at a mutually agreed upon location, preferably near you or an aviation event you’ll be attending. We suggest an aviation themed location, such as an airport or museum setting that will accentuate your connection to the flying community. For the next 12 months, we are flying throughout the USA to capture you and your fellow aviators.

How long will the photo shoot last?

Your time in front of the camera will be one hour or less. Depending on your availability, interviews will be conducted after your shoot or at an agreed upon later date (in-person or virtual). Interviews last roughly 30 minutes.

What preparation is required for the photo shoot?

A pre-shoot checklist will be emailed to you, so you’ll be well prepared for your session.

We will need to obtain permission to photograph you at the location you choose. Depending on the location, your participation in this may be required.

We ask that you gather and bring with you mementos of your flying career. This could include old uniforms or flight bags, insignias or awards, and meaningful photos from your years of flight.

When will the book be published?

Our target is to have the book published and available by the 74th annual Air Venture in Oshkosh, July 2027.

Will I have access to my photos?

Yes! You will be receiving an enlargement of the selected image, suitable for framing. You will also get a signed copy of the book when it is published. We will provide you with digital files of your image and encourage you to use them on your social media accounts to support awareness of the book.

Where do the photo sessions take place?

Sessions take place at a mutually agreed upon location, preferably near you or an aviation event you’ll be attending. We suggest an aviation themed location, such as an airport or museum setting that will accentuate your connection to the flying community. For the next 12 months, we are flying throughout the USA to capture you and your fellow aviators.

How long will the photo shoot last?

Your time in front of the camera will be one hour or less. Depending on your availability, interviews will be conducted after your shoot or at an agreed upon later date (in-person or virtual). Interviews last roughly 30 minutes.

What preparation is required for the photo shoot?

A pre-shoot checklist will be emailed to you, so you’ll be well prepared for your session.

We will need to obtain permission to photograph you at the location you choose. Depending on the location, your participation in this may be required.

We ask that you gather and bring with you mementos of your flying career. This could include old uniforms or flight bags, insignias or awards, and meaningful photos from your years of flight.

When will the book be published?

Our target is to have the book published and available by the 74th annual Air Venture in Oshkosh, July 2027.

Will I have access to my photos?

Yes! You will be receiving a large enlargement of the selected image, suitable for framing. You will also get a signed copy of the book when it is published. We will provide you with digital files of your image and encourage you to use them on your social media accounts to support awareness of the book.

We endeavor to photograph you at a location that is meaningful to your aviation journey. Please reach out within 7 days of receiving this email with your preferred locations. This gives us time to obtain any necessary permissions for shooting.
If you have access to an aircraft, please let us know. This will determine the setup of our shoot.
Your time commitment for the day of your shoot will vary based on your availability and the shots we aim to capture. We will be setting up 30 minutes prior to the shoot, and we welcome you to come and get settled in during this timeframe, if you would like.
A second photographer or camera will capture our photo session to use on our YouTube channel.
After the still photo shoot is complete, we will be sitting down together to do an on-camera interview highlighting your experiences and background with aviation. The interview will likely be 30 minutes or less and will be edited prior to broadcast.
Please bring some mementos of your flying experience to the session. We will capture images of these to potentially use in the book. Items could include your logbook, any uniforms or hats, your chart bag, any unique items you fly/flew with, etc. The more items, the better. This will help us best capture your story.
Please bring meaningful photos of you at various stages of your aviation journey (i.e., graduation, first solo flight, etc.). We will borrow, scan, and promptly return them to you.
You are welcome to bring a change of outfit. The goal is for you to feel comfortable and have your attire reflect your aviation experience.
You will need to sign a standard model release form for us to publish your story and images. We will provide you with a copy of the signed release.
We will provide you with 3 digital images that you can use for social media. If used, we request you tag They Fly Book’s Instagram and/or Facebook account.
Please commit to an online session at a later date to review your interview details for both factual accuracy and to ensure we capture your perspective properly.
Once the book is published, we will send you a signed copy. If you want to purchase any books for friends or relatives, we will provide you with a 40% discount code to use. The code is non-transferable and can only be used by you.