Well... 2024 was an interesting year, to say the least. I never would’ve thought, even just a year ago, that I could take photography seriously, as a job, and be able to blend it with aviation, and end up running around the country photographing the 2024 presidential election. I know it’s very cliché to say, but this year was all about building a solid foundation for the future. Taking full advantage of it being an election year not only politically but also professionally has been incredibly fun and an opportunity that’ll last forever.

An Airbus A350-900 XWB test aircraft has been in Milwaukee for the last couple of weeks for cold weather testing. The aircraft has been undergoing rigorous trials to prove its reliability in extreme conditions in and around the Great Lakes. (December 8, 2024)

Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee, Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz, holds final Wisconsin campaign rally before election in Milwaukee. (November 4, 2024)

The final week of campaigning has been busy here in battleground Wisconsin. Tomorrow is the day. I’m incredibly grateful for the past few months, crisscrossing the Midwest to photograph both candidates and their running mates. l’ve also been fortunate to meet so many talented photographers who’ve supported and inspired me along the way.

Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump’s private 757 sits at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’s C-32. (November 1, 2024)

#donaldtrump #kamalaharris #n757af #milwaukee #mke #mkexplore #unitedstatesofamerica

Definitely the most interesting flyover l’ve ever seen! VX-9 brought two Super Hornets and a Growler to the Northwestern Hawkeye game. Although one of the supers didn’t fly, It was still awesome to finally see Vandy 1 in action.

#vx9 #vx9vampires #vandy1 #f18superhornet #f18growler #iowastate #hawkeyes

Past couple of days in the battleground state of Wisconsin:

Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz and former President Barack Obama holds campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin. (October 22, 2024)

Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris joins a moderated conversation with former Republican Liz Cheney, moderated by Charlie Sykes, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. (October 21, 2024)

Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (October 17, 2024)

Governor of Minnesota and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz arrives in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (October 14, 2024)

President Joe Biden lands at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (October 8th, 2024)

#joebiden #potus #milwaukee

Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in rural Wisconsin, in the town of Juneau, with a population of just under 3,000. (October 6, 2024)

#donaldtrump #juneauwi #trump #presidentalcandidate

Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris held an outdoor campaign rally yesterday at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, with former Republican Representative Liz Cheney. (October 3, 2024)

The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, spoke in Milwaukee yesterday, highlighting the economy as a key issue for the Harris/Walz ticket. He was also joined by the secretary of commerce, Gina Raimondo. Trumps 757 is also shown departing Milwaukee later last night. (October 1, 2024)

#sgotus #secondgentleman #dougemhoff #whitehouse

A Royal Air Force Apache showing off at RIAT 2024.

#ah64 #ah64apache #rafapache #theroyalinternationalairtattoo #riat

Pretty good LAS spotting back during 23-2 including Janet and the 747SP.

#janet #janetairlines #lasairport #lasvegas

The Trump campaign held a town hall in Waukesha, Wisconsin, yesterday, with special guest Vivek Ramaswamy. (September 25, 2024)

The Danish Solo viper showing off during RIAT 2024.

#rdaf #royaldanishairforce #theroyalinternationalairtattoo #riat #f16 #f16viper

Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin. (September 20, 2024)

#madison #madisonwi #kamalaharris #harriswalz2024 #vp #vpotus #whitehouse #roadtowhitehouse #rally #poltical

Yesterday was an interesting day at MKE, including the Alaska Xáat Kwáani 737-800, the Prescott support🕵️ L-100, and a Canadian C-130H Hercules!

#prescottsupport #alaskaair #canada #mke #mkeairport #royalcanadianairforce

Maryland A-10s arriving for the Chicago Air and Water Show this past August. Really happy to have spent some much-needed time with @windy_city_spotter. Keep fighting, brother!

#marylanda10s #175thwing #104fightersquadron #a10warthog #a10thunderbolt #chicago #chicagoairandwatershow

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the badgers 42-10 Saturday at Camp Randall. This marks only the third time the teams have faced off. 

#wisconsin #uwmadison #camprandall #badgers #wisconsinbadgers #football #onwisconsin

Marine One lands on the South Lawn with President Biden aboard. (06/05/2024)

#potus #thewhitehouse #marineone #vh3d #vh3dseaking

The Air Combat Command four-ship Heritage Flight at AirVenture 2024.

#f35 #f22 #a10 #f16 #herritageflight #eaaairventure #osh24 #5thgenerationfighter

Wisconsin Badgers defeat the South Dakota Coyotes 27-13 yesterday at Camp Randall.

#wisconsin #uwmadison #camprandall #badgers #wisconsinbadgers #football #onwisconsin

President Joe Biden visited the battleground state of Wisconsin today, landing in La Crosse and speaking in Westby, to showcase how his ‘Investing in America’ agenda is helping rural communities across the state, ‘ensuring Americans have a brighter, more prosperous future.’ Interestingly enough, I had the chance to catch both VC-25s today: 29000 carrying POTUS, and the backup 28000 departing from Volk Field. It’s a very rare opportunity to see both in one day!

#potus #joebiden #president #airforceone #vc25 #hmx1 #lacrossewisconsin #westbywisconsin

Governor Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen Walz, attended Laborfest in downtown Milwaukee today. They discussed the Biden-Harris administration’s support for the working class and outlined the goals of the Harris-Walz ticket. Governor Walz highlighted the contrasts between their platform and the Project 2025 agenda proposed by some far right republicans, which he argues would weaken unions and raise taxes on families by nearly $4,000 a year. During the drive to the event, a couple press vehicles in Walz’s motorcade were involved in an accident. While there were no major injuries, the event was delayed briefly as President Biden, and Vice President Harris both called Walz to check on him. During the event, a handful of pro Gaza protesters were removed after holding pro-Gaza signage. 

#kamalaharris #timwalz #2024election

Canada’s presence at the 2024 Royal International Air Tattoo! 🇨🇦🍁

#canada #canada🇨🇦 #cc150 #cf18 #cf18demo #canadasworld

The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Governor of Minnesota and VP candidate Tim Walz visited Milwaukee Tuesday to speak to a crowd of over 18,000 at Fiserv Forum, where the Republican National Convention was held last month. One Gaza protester was removed during her remarks for holding up a “genocide” sign, and there was also a medical emergency during which Harris paused her remarks to get the attention of medical personnel.

#mke #fiservforum #kamalaharris #harriswalz2024 #vp #vpotus #whitehouse #roadtowhitehouse #rally #poltical

Arriving via the Soldier Field landing zone in downtown Chicago, President Biden is attending the opening day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. He is scheduled to depart for California immediately after the night’s events conclude, where he will spend the rest of the week at billionaire, Joe Kiani’s ranch in Santa Ynez. This also marks the first time President Biden has flown on the new VH-92 Patriot Helicopter, following a series of issues, the most recent being exhaust panels scorching the South Lawn.

#airforceone #vc25 #potus #joebiden #president #vicepresident #kamalaharris #biden2024 #harris2024 #DNC #democraticnationalconvention #vh92 #vh92a

Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance visited Milwaukee today to speak with members of the Milwaukee Police Association downtown. After his event, on takeoff, his 737-800, operated by Eastern Air Express, declared an emergency. Pilots on board claimed the L1 door had broken a seal and had come partially open. They immediately turned back towards MKE and made a safe landing. No other information was given to ATC or any ground assets at this time.

#emergency #emergencylanding #mke #mkeairport #737 #trump #donaldtrump #trumpvance2024 #easternair

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