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3G workshops air-to-air events are back in Marana arizona!

Join 3G Workshops in Marana, Arizona for an aviation photography experience built for all skill levels!  We will be hosting an an Air-to-air photography experience with options for some ground-based photography as well.


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Air to Air experience

At the start of the day, Doug and Joe will share some of their air-to-air photography techniques, so that you are armed with the skills you need to maximize your time in the aircraft.  Doug will also cover basic safety procedures for the day's flights and equipment loadout.  When the event breaks for lunch, Joe and Doug will available to provide any additional knowledge you require before starting the day’s preparations for flight operations.

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   The flight briefing for the operation will start immediately after lunch, and all air-to-air participants are required to attend and listen to the coordination required to make the day’s events happen safely and smoothly.  Upon completion of the flight briefing, all of the air-to-air participants will head out to the photoship for an orientation to the aircraft and to observe the first flight being harnessed and strapped in prior to engine start.  

Subject Aircraft

  • T-28 Trojans

  • Turbo Stearman

  • S.211 Jet Trainers

  • and More!

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  Each photo flight will be approximately 45 minutes of time airborne, with several subject aircraft posing for the photographers over a variety of beautiful Arizona scenery. During the flight, you will be shooting out the back of the photoship, which is a perspective you won’t often get in an air-to-air formation flight.   Once the aircraft are all back “in the chocks” and shutdown, the air-to-air photography teams will switch out and prepare for the next flying event. 

Equipment provided

  • Safety Harnesses – Your safety during our event is our #1 priority. As a result we provide high-quality aviation harnesses that we maintain and inspect to ensure that they are ready for use on each of our flights.

  • Camera Lanyards – We require that your cameras be lanyarded to you for the flight, and we are happy to provide this equipment to you during the event.

What is included

  • One air-to-air photo flight with subject aircraft.

  • One-on-one instruction tailored to YOUR photographic skill level.

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Ground Photo shoot

While not the focus of the day’s events, there are always amazing photo opportunities on the ground in Marana! If you aren’t flying all of the photoflights, the subjects of the air to air photo event will be starting up throughout the afternoon, and photographers will have several opportunities to capture them with engines turning.  After the last flight of the day departs, Joe will teach a class covering sunset photography techniques and planning so that you can be successful during any opportunities that come up for the flight’s evening post-landing photo shoot and on your own in the future.


What is not included

  • Transportation to and from Marana, Arizona

  • Lodging - If you are attending the workshop, there are several local hotels in the Marana area that 3G can recommend.


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