Photography portfolio: Aviation, Travel, Aerial & Weather & Clouds

Sharing my unique perspective

“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” — Dorothea Lange

Privileged to be flying high up in the atmosphere, I try to convey what I see and feel up there.

Find my collection below

Aviation Photography

From the modern 747-8 flightdeck to vintage North-Korean airliners and forgotten airstrips in Afghanistan.

Travel Photography

From Iran to India, and from Alaska to Afghanistan, every place has a story to tell.

Weather and clouds

Experience thunderstorms from up close, Northern Lights in the darkest nights or the milky way with its many billions of stars.

Aerial Landscapes

Flying over mountains, oceans or endless deserts, its a privilege to show the beauty of our planet in a way where words would fail.

Blue Marble

Our vulnerable little planet as seen from above

Island in the Sky

The moon plays a major role in my life and photography. A selection of the most unique moon shots in my collection.

Latest additions

The latest images that have been added to my portfolio

The never ending hunt for the perfect shot

Fascinated by natural light, I've been looking up at the sky for as long as I can remember. Looking at the clouds, the airplanes and wondering what the world would look like from above.

Fast forward a few years, I'm now a pilot on the 747 and fly around the globe to an ever-changing network of flights and destinations.
Seeing the world from up there is one thing, capturing those moments as they fly by is something else. With my camera always in reach, I try my best to frame and shoot the unique views before they disappear for good.

The perfect picture is still to be taken, and I will probably be searching for that one shot my entire life. A never-ending quest that I'm happy to follow for as long as I can.

My mission

Sharing the wonders from my cockpit

My unique perspective as a pilot allows me to share the poetic nature of flight and show the incredible beauty of our delicate planet from above

https://jpcvanheijst.com/portfolio