Aviation photographer based out of Wichita, Kansas. I Enjoy traveling around the mid-west to air shows, and even airports. I love photography and carry my camera everywhere.
I always enjoy conversation about aviation and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. I enjoy all of my contacts and am always looking for more. I try to get around to everyones stream and comment/fave what I like and would hope if you add me as a contact you'd do the same. All of my photos are available for everyone to view so enjoy!
My gear-
Canon Digital Rebel XTi (12-25-07)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 (12-25-07)
Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III (4-12-08)

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Contacts (183)
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Groups (50)
- Madame Tussauds - Legends in Wax 565 photos, 54 members
- Blue Angels Air Show in Pensacola FL 458 photos, 29 members
- High Flyers 49 photos, 36 members
- Experimental Aircraft 335 photos, 35 members
- Unusual Aircraft 42 photos, 29 members
- Non-American Civil Aviation 41 photos, 26 members
- American Civil Aviation 156 photos, 29 members
- Non-American Military Aviation 479 photos, 34 members
- United States Military Aviation 407 photos, 42 members
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 12254 photos, 23681 members
- ALL AVIATION PHOTOS 8611 photos, 235 members
- SPOTTER'S AIRPLANE'S WORLD 1606 photos, 198 members
- Fotografos da Aviação 1631 photos, 216 members
- Aircraft Close-Ups 408 photos, 34 members
- We want Flickr with a DARK BACKGROUND!! (NOT PHOTO) 15 photos, 13799 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 503711 photos, 61997 members
- Aviacion 4728 photos, 261 members
- Aviões 3582 photos, 269 members
- Photoshopped Aviation 409 photos, 119 members
- two planes in the same picture 1532 photos, 101 members
- Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 334222 photos, 47046 members
- Smoking Touchdowns 134 photos, 77 members
- FAST FIGHTER JETS. 3250 photos, 205 members
- NASA Aviation 1084 photos, 311 members
- NASA 1590 photos, 222 members
- X Prize / Virgin Galactic / Private Spaceflight 107 photos, 17 members
- Art' Flying Machines 1286 photos, 104 members
- The Airshows of Wisconsin 761 photos, 7 members
- EAA Airventure 2009 (Oshkosh) 551 photos, 16 members
- EAA AirVenture OshKosh 5831 photos, 152 members
- Oshkosh, Wisconsin 380 photos, 23 members
- Airventure Oshkosh 2009 1154 photos, 32 members
- Friendly Pilots 597 photos, 108 members
- Lockheed Martin F-22 1923 photos, 301 members
- Lightning Images. 6071 photos, 1705 members
- Lightning photos tests, trys, and advice 4008 photos, 1245 members
- Lightning 15289 photos, 6881 members
- Antique & Vintage Aircraft 14894 photos, 725 members
- Biplanes 2507 photos, 284 members
- AIRPLANE'S WORLD 13448 photos, 501 members
- Embraer 916 photos, 276 members
- Revista Asas ( Magazine wing ) 2146 photos, 281 members
- GIGANTIC AIRCRAFT 3229 photos, 149 members
- Excellence in Fireworks & Pyrotechnics 338 photos, 238 members
- Fireworks! 7179 photos, 1338 members
- Firework crew 1803 photos, 217 members
- Balloons And Fireworks 4207 photos, 595 members
- Fireworks 38852 photos, 10607 members
- Fireworks - Just Fireworks 53694 photos, 8934 members
- Military Jet Demo Teams (Best of the Best!) 615 photos, 92 members
Testimonials (3)
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CPG Photography says:
"Going Vertical Aviation Photography is a great aviation, and overall, photographer and I always look foward to what he posts and it's always great! I enjoy and value my friendship with him. He is one of the nicest people on Flickr. Keep up the great work Austin!"
9th February, 2009
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Devon Donath Photography says:
""GVAP" has an amazing variety of aviation photos to look at from lots of airshows each year that I cant make it out to! So I always come here to check out what hes gotten into :) "GVAP" keep up the amazing work!"
14th December, 2008
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Michael Davis - AirTeamImages says:
"GVAP is one of the best aviation photographers on the internet. Any time I need a good military aviation photo fix, I come to his site and take a browse through it. It's always fun to see all that he has and I enjoy the friendship that he shares with me. GVAP always has a good thing to say and for that, I thank him. Keep up the great work and I greatly look forward to more of your work!!!
Michael-AirTeamImages"4th October, 2008











