Four ways to work together
From a single print to a full day on the display line, here is how we can work together.
Photography
I shoot airshows, static collections and preserved aircraft across the UK, working the light and the angles most people walk straight past. Duxford, RIAT, the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre and the wrecks scattered across the Malvern Hills are regular ground for me. If it flies, or it used to, I want to photograph it.
Events
Airshows, fly-ins, squadron reunions and unit anniversaries. I cover the flying display and the story around it, the crews, the aircraft on the line, the crowd watching. Turnaround is quick because I know you want the photographs while the event is still fresh.
Commissions
Private aircraft portraits for owners and operators, shoots for museums and heritage groups, and editorial work for magazines and publishers. Tell me what you need and where the aircraft will be, and I will work out the rest, permissions on an active airfield included.
Prints
Any photograph from my portfolio, printed and framed for your wall. Standard sizes are available, or I can produce a bespoke print for a specific aircraft or squadron. Every print is checked by hand before it leaves me.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dave Layland?
Dave Layland is an aviation and military photographer based in Wiltshire, UK. Before photography he spent nearly seventeen years in the RAF as an Assistant Air Traffic Controller, which shapes how he anticipates and photographs aircraft.
What do you photograph?
Warbirds, airshows, static collections, preserved aircraft and military vehicles, at venues such as Duxford, RIAT Fairford and the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre.
Where are you based, and do you travel?
I am based in Wiltshire, UK, and work across the UK and Europe. I will travel for the right aircraft or event.
Can I hire you to cover an airshow, fly-in or reunion?
Yes. I cover the flying display and the story around it, including the crews, the aircraft on the line and the crowd. Turnaround is quick because I know you want the photographs while the event is still fresh.
Do you take aircraft portrait commissions?
Yes. I take private aircraft portrait commissions for owners and operators, plus shoots for museums and heritage groups. Tell me the aircraft and where it will be, and I will sort out permissions on an active airfield.
How do I buy a print?
Any photograph from my portfolio can be printed and framed for your wall. Email contact@davelayland.co.uk with the image you would like and I will come back to you. Every print is checked by hand before it leaves me.
Can you produce a bespoke print for a specific aircraft or squadron?
Yes. Standard sizes are available, and I can also produce a bespoke print for a specific aircraft or squadron.
Can I license your images for a magazine, book or website?
Yes. See the Image Licensing page, or email contact@davelayland.co.uk with the publication, how the image will be used and for how long.
Has your work been published?
Yes. Credits include Vintage Aviation News (Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show report, 2017), Tank and AFV News (Tank Fest photo gallery, 2017) and the Chalke Valley History Festival press team (2019 to 2021).
How do I get in touch or request a quote?
Email contact@davelayland.co.uk or use the contact page, with the date, location and what you need.
Ready to book?
Send the details of your shoot, event or print and I will come back to you quickly.
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