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Welcome to the Dub Club🚀

Welcome to the Dub Club🚀

Howdy everyone!

Some exciting changes are now live on my website!

Thank you so much for your support to me here on Patreon, I'm pumped to detail some really exciting changes below to how you can continue to support me into the future as I grow as a photographer! View Post

Behind The Shot: Cargo Dragon's🔥Return To Earth🚀

Behind The Shot: Cargo Dragon's🔥Return To Earth🚀

In-depth look (written & audio) at the CRS-23 reentry photo from Thursday night detailing all the thinking, planning, and luck that went into making the photo! My first podcast kind of thing, let me know what you think! 

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SpaceX Raptor SN46 Arrival at the Launch Pad for SN11!

SpaceX Raptor SN46 Arrival at the Launch Pad for SN11!

Crazy lucky catch!

https://youtu.be/pgspFjHt1FM

After dinner last night, I thought to myself -- hmm the fog looks pretty rad, bet it would make for some cool Starship images. After photographing the build site and SN...

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I heard you like Calendars: 2021 Edition🤪😁

I heard you like Calendars: 2021 Edition🤪😁

2021 Calendars are being mailed out Priority Mail 1-3 Day (Domestic/US) and UPS Worldwide Air (Int’l) tomorrow! All should deliver before the 1st of the year and I am so excited for you to get yours.

Thank you for keeping this crazy idea of roaming the world chasing rockets lighthouses an...

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It is shaping up to be an incredible end to the year for launches/photography. Thank you to each of you for helping me cover it!

It is shaping up to be an incredible end to the year for launches/photography. Thank you to each of you for helping me cover it!

I like to think you all are or became a patron of mine at the perfect time

We've got:

  • Starship SN8's 15 kilometer / 60,000 ft hop
  • SpaceX's Crew Dragon Crew-1 mission
  • starship presentatio...

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The capture of a lifetime, and you all made it possible!

The capture of a lifetime, and you all made it possible!

The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind, to say the least!

From capturing this wild shot of a Falcon 9 to Elon Musk himself calling it "one of the best shots ever", I wanted to thank you all from...

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SN5 Hopped!!!

SN5 Hopped!!!

Missed it? Here's my video! https://youtu.be/HXzPu6MM99Q

Yesterday at 6:57pm Central Time, SpaceX's Starship SN5 prototype lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas on a 150 meter test flight! And I was there to capture it!

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SpaceX Falcon 9 B1058.2 makes a beautiful return to Cape Canaveral after successful ANASIS-II mission

SpaceX Falcon 9 B1058.2 makes a beautiful return to Cape Canaveral after successful ANASIS-II mission

My photo coverage of the SpaceX ANASIS-II mission is complete!

Here is a gallery of some of my favorites as long as some backstory on how I captured the landed Falcon 9 in front of the Sun.

I got to thinking, "Hmm, what could I do different for this booster return." I noticed ( View Post

Celebrating two weeks as a Florida resident with a rocket launch!

Celebrating two weeks as a Florida resident with a rocket launch!

Yesterday marked 2 weeks as a Florida resident! The SpaceX GPS III SV03 launch occurred on the anniversary and I couldn't be more excited about it. 

 Up until then, I was just working in Florida. You all are now directly supporting my full-time job of both living<...

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Exclusive photos: Rocket Lab's first Electron rollout at Launch Complex - 2

Exclusive photos: Rocket Lab's first Electron rollout at Launch Complex - 2

Hello everyone!

Hopefully this posts finds you in good health and safety -- I've got some really exciting photos to share!!!

Recently, I got to go to the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and photograph the very first Rocket Lab Electron rocket rolling out to the pa...

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Up next: French Guiana, here we come!

Excited to be able to share this with you!! John Kraus (fellow rocket photographer) and I will be heading to Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana later this month for the VA250 Ariane 5 launch! They'll be launching a...

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It's time to get hoppin' on down to Texas!!!

It's time to get hoppin' on down to Texas!!!

All packed up for my trip to Boca Chica, TX where SpaceX is ready to fly the Starship Hopper to new heights! (Sounds like 200 meters this time, it was 20 meters for the first flight) Per a tweet from Elon, it sounds like FAA approval has been received and everything is set.

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Thanks. It means a lot.

Thanks. It means a lot.

Hey. This is a really quick post and won't take much of your time, but I just really wanted to say thanks.


I am down here in south Texas for the SpaceX Star Hopper testing / hop stuff and have had a number of news organizations ask to use footage / pictures and the second I let t...

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Tutorial: How to view / photograph the Starlink satellites flying by

Tutorial: How to view / photograph the Starlink satellites flying by

Have you been seeing photos / videos online of the 60 Starlink satellites passing by overhead and wanted to witness them for yourself? 

Well, good news! I wrote an in-depth tutorial on how to view and photograph the trail of 60 satellites that were launched on Thursday evening. Check i...

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My inaugural Bracket Challenge is coming to a close!

My inaugural Bracket Challenge is coming to a close!

Virginia defeated Auburn and Texas Tech defeated Michigan State in tonight's doubleheader Final Four matchups! 

With the national championship matchup now set, my bracket challenge is also coming to a close and there are now two options for the top 3 spots/print winners! 

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Updated: Quick poll! Would you be interested in doing a March Madness Bracket Challenge?

I'm thinking about giving away a few prints and having a little fun with March Madness and doing a bracket challenge. Would you be interested in participating?

Boiler up ;)

(This poll will be active until today at 7:00 PM)

Update: The prizes I am thinking of offering are...

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I heard you like calendars!!! :)

I heard you like calendars!!! :)

Hey everybody! For those of you that subscribed for the reward, I just finished packing and labeling my 2019 calendars for you!

They’ll be dropped off at the post office first thing tomorrow morning! I CANNOT wait for you to see them!

If you’d like to get my 2020 calendar at the e...

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New Zealand, here I come!

New Zealand, here I come!

G’day mates — exciting news!

First, let me start off: this trip would not be possible without your subscription to me here on Patreon. I wouldn't even be able to consider taking a trip of this magnitude without your help.

Alright on with the news bit: Fellow lau...

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It's go time! (again)

It's go time! (again)

SpaceX has confirmed a successful static fire test of Falcon 9 B1046.2 in advance of Thursday's Es'hail-2 launch, greenlighting my and 2018-11-13 02:47:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Ask me anything! (rockets, landscapes, lighthouses or anything photography!)

Ask me anything! (rockets, landscapes, lighthouses or anything photography!)

Sorry for the duplicate post -- the first one failed gloriously because the WiFi here at Patreon Conference where I am speaking sucks.

THE POST I MEANT FOR YOU TO READ

I am doing an AMA (as-me-anything) on 2018-11-03 22:11:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Live near Edison, NJ? I'm giving a talk tomorrow night!

Live near Edison, NJ? I'm giving a talk tomorrow night!

Hey all:

I'm going to be speaking at the Fox & Hound in Edison, New Jersey tomorrow night! 

The talk will be about my story as a former Purdue student and how it helped get me to where I am today.

I am going to get there about 6-6:15 to enjoy the food/drink specials they have ...

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Looking for a fiery new lock screen? Look no further.

Looking for a fiery new lock screen? Look no further.

Just re-edited one of my remote camera photos from the recent Parker Solar Probe launch aboard a Delta IV Heavy and tried it as my phone's lock screen. Looks EPIC. 

The Delta IV quite literally lights itself on fire. It runs lighter-than-air hydrogen through the engines seconds before launch,...

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Because of you, I was able to do it again: this time with a lighthouse!

Because of you, I was able to do it again: this time with a lighthouse!

I traveled to the Parker Solar Probe launch with a crazy idea to combine my top 3 beacons of creativity.

Enjoy this 5-7 minute read about what it was like to see the lighthouse in the day / night and capture a launch from the Air Force Station.

Why the delay? Parker Solar Probe l...

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You could earn a print for your drawing skills (or lack thereof)

You could earn a print for your drawing skills (or lack thereof)

Hey Patrons!

First, read this blog post (linked above, too)

After a great couple of suggestions from the Patrons in the Discord and having to wait a bit longer than I expected for approval, I ...

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Parker Solar Probe launching on the world's largest rocket, in photos + update!

Parker Solar Probe launching on the world's largest rocket, in photos + update!

Full gallery of Parker Solar Probe images(settings / downloads integrated!): https://www.tmahlmann.com/photos/Rockets/United-Launch-Alliance/Parker-Solar-Probe/ View Post

Today was so awesome, you could say it was electric.

Today was so awesome, you could say it was electric.

Had an awesome day today witnessing my first SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage (B1046.2) return to Port Canaveral in Florida!

I frequently travel to these launches, but hardly can justify the extra cost of staying 3-4 days extra to catch the return of the droneships...

But being here for the Parke...

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SpaceX Telstar 19 VANTAGE Settings/Hi-res Gallery!

SpaceX Telstar 19 VANTAGE Settings/Hi-res Gallery!

Hey Patrons!

I'm on the train to Los Angeles up from San Diego now to catch the NEXT (heh) SpaceX Iridium 7 launch, just 2 days after Telstar 19V launched from Florida. I am pooped.

Flew out yesterday from Orlando to San Diego to get dinner with my brother and see my girlfriend who is there ...

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Capturing the unforgettable sight of a SpaceX rocket launch at sunrise.

Capturing the unforgettable sight of a SpaceX rocket launch at sunrise.

Here's the BTS (behind-the-scenes) video of my latest SpaceX CRS-15 long exposure photograph!

This photo is the culmination of 12 launches of learning and this video is the culmination of many attempts and learning to be self-confident on camera.

I hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more lik...

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Tomb Guard Sentinel

Tomb Guard Sentinel

‪Today, the Tomb Guard Sentinel who I photographed last summer in Arlington Nat’l Cemetery found my images of him in the pouring rain and got a few prints. ‬
‪Photography and social media has connected me to so many incredible people and continues to amaze me.‬

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Blue Hour at the Massachusetts Statehouse

Blue Hour at the Massachusetts Statehouse

New BTS video/image from a few nights ago at the Massachusetts Statehouse.

I took a walk with Alex to try and capture it at blue hour when the blue sky fades to night and the warm architectural lighting builds — it worked out splendidly!

The perfect time (in my experience) to capture these...

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