This is inaccurate, though. A. Tips Try to shoot from an angle that enables the aircraft's shape and model type to be seen clearly. Pictures of the side of the fuselage are the most common, although shots taken from the front of the aircraft or on a diagonal from behind the aircraft are also popular. Front light is the basic lighting condition needed for shooting aircraft markings and color schemes. Stunning photos can be taken by getting as close to the aircraft as possible.
Aircraft are easy to photograph when they are taxiing or preparing to take off.
Information about such events is available from newspapers, radio stations, magazines, the Internet, military bases, etc. Scout shooting areas at military bases and airports to find the best locations for taking your pictures. Remember that most airports have observation decks that are open to the public. Use scaled diagrams or aircraft magazines as reference materials. Private planes use a VHF frequency and war planes use the UHF band.