FAQS- What you always wanted
to know about LRA Photo.

How long have you been doing this?
I started in the mid 70's. My very first customer was a sailboat owner in Cohasset, MA who wanted a picture of her boat under sail. Soon I was shooting sailboat races for the club, and shortly thereafter the beautiful oceanside homes of the South Shore. Over the years I've been fortunate enough to be overhead with a camera during the Tall Ships visits to Boston, the final America's Cup race in Newport, and now the Lakes and Mountains of New Hampshire.

Do you fly the plane, too?
I fly from takeoff until I've positioned the plane exactly where I want it for the optimum photo, then turn it over to my safety pilot to keep it there while I concentrate on getting the best images. (That way we avoid the rocks-in-clouds.)

Do your prints include the watermark I see online?
Absolutely not! I do insert a small, almost invisible photo credit on the very lower right of my prints, but you wouldn't notice it unless you were looking for it. (I'll leave it off upon request.)

Can I use your photos on my web site?
My images are expensive and sometimes even dangerous to obtain- these are not hobby or vacation shots. As much as I would like to, I can't make a living by giving them away. None of them may be used without express permission. Please check our rates page for usage costs.

What does it cost for a custom Home Portrait?
Click here for complete information and on custom Home Portraits.

Do you ever take passengers?
No.I have a strict rule never to take passengers when I'm working. There are any number of reasons for this, not the least of which is that some of my photos require a continuous 3G turn, in a 60 degree bank, with the window open- not everyone's idea of a smooth ride.

What's the largest you can print?
Don't know yet. With some of the newer digital image stiching software, it's possible to create huge images with the same fine detail as smaller ones. The only real barrier to size is mounting.

Do you have more images that are on the web site?
Oh, yes! We are always behind updating the site. If you don't see the photo you're looking for, use the search function at upper right. If that doesn't work, drop me an email and I'll search through my archives.

Do you offer framed photos?
No. Framing a photo is a very personal thing- the color of the frame and mat(s) must be coordinated to match both the image and the room. I would never presume to be able to do this for you.

Why don't I just use Google Earth?
I absolutely love Google Earth! I use it all the time to plan trips, visualize photographic angles, and fly around the entire world from my desk. If you don't have it already- get it! It's the best bargain on the internet- FREE. Just for fun, however, click here for a direct comparison of a Google Earth image, and one we did recently.

What do your customers have to say about your photos and service?
Please click here for their responses.