Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo aircraft taxiing on runway, showcasing bold blue and yellow branding on white fuselage.

AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHY IN CHICAGO


Eyes to the skies.

Who to blame? Boys' Life? Movies? Iron Eagle, buzzing the tower, and yeah, Maverick caught my attention. But it was 100% the Blue Angels at the Chicago Air & Water Show, the Thunderbirds, and my favorite, the SR-71. I was also in love with commercial aircraft. I collected the United cups (seriously, what happened to those?) and always asked for a tour of the cockpit. That was as a kid, but I'm not going to pretend I don't want one now. There's something about aircraft, large, small, anything that flies, that I have a real passion for.


If you love it too, reach out. I enjoy talking about aircraft, learning more (I don't know everything), and hearing about your passion too.


Reach me at brian@bluewolfsnap.com or (847) 220-4664.

Japan Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft flying through cloudy blue skies, showcasing the iconic red crane logo on tail.

ORD


This is my first time spending any time legitimately focused on photographing aircraft at my favorite airport. It's my favorite airport to see aircraft, to fly out of is another discussion altogether. Was it the best weather for photography, no, but that's how things go. Sometimes you have to go with what you have in front of you. I had a great time with one of my favorite people photographing aircraft and learning more about them from another perspective. That in itself made this one of my favorite experiences.

Planespotting at O'Hare (ORD), September 2026

Atlas Air cargo Boeing 747 aircraft taxiing on runway at airport with construction cranes visible in background.
United Airlines Boeing 737 on final approach at a busy airport under dramatic cloudy skies.
United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft on final approach against overcast skies, landing gear deployed.
United Airlines Boeing 737 landing at a busy airport with control tower and construction crane visible in the background.
Two United Airlines planes taxi on the runway at a busy airport terminal under a cloudy sky.
American Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft on final approach landing at airport under dramatic cloudy sky.
American Airlines Boeing 737 taxiing on runway at O'Hare International Airport with control tower visible.
Airplane taking off at sunset over airport buildings with dramatic orange and cloudy sky backdrop.

Planespotting at O'Hare (ORD), Aug 2026

Japan Airlines Boeing 777 taking off from a busy international airport with air traffic control tower in background.
Cargolux Boeing 747 cargo plane on runway with another aircraft taking off at busy international airport.
White cargo AtlasAir aircraft taxiing on ORD airport runway with yellow taxiway signs visible in the background on a cloudy day.
Large white AtlasAir commercial Boeing 747 aircraft taxiing on runway at busy ORD airport under overcast skies.
Airplane taking off near airport control tower with multiple aircraft parked at terminal gates under overcast sky.
Cargolux Boeing 747 cargo plane on tarmac with another aircraft taking off at a busy international airport.
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner taxiing on runway at busy international airport on a cloudy day.
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner taxiing on runway at busy ORD international airport under overcast skies.
United Airlines Boeing 757 in blue livery taxiing on runway at busy airport on a clear sunny day.
Large commercial AtlasAir Boeing 747 aircraft taxiing on ORD airport runway in overcast winter weather conditions.