Founder, Contributor, & Photographer - Marcus Pinnock

Marcus is  a 20 year old aviation photographer based in northwest Florida.  He has had aviation be a large part of his whole life and continues to hold and strengthen that bond through photography.  His work spans from airshows, all the way to aerial storm chasing.  Over the last two years he has been slowly integrating himself into the Blue Angels to get an inside scoop on their operations and lifestyle.  Over the past year he created and managed SkyBlazer.  His goal was to create a team and community to document and appreciate all things aviation.  In that time he’s interacted with hundreds of people who share his passion and has had the opportunity to work with aviation groups, civilian and military alike.  You can follow Marcus and find all of his work on instagram at: @crispytooktheshot  

Head of SkyBlazer, Social Media Manager & Editor - Emmett Lopez

Emmett Lopez is a Honolulu, HI based aviation photographer. A junior in high school, he enjoys spotting both commercial and military aircraft, with an emphasis on the latter. He has been into aviation for the majority of his life, participating in activities and hobbies related to the topic such as remote controlled flying, model building, memorabilia collecting, museum visiting, and photography, which he started in 2020. Emmett's favorite aviation photography experience was being invited behind the scenes of the United States Air Force's 19th and 199th fighter squadrons in order to photograph the iconic F-22 Raptors in their natural habitat, the flightline. Being based in Hawaii, Emmett is in a prime position to photograph many domestic and foreign military aircraft transferring to and from Asia, so he's always shooting something new and interesting. Through his photos, he aims to capture both the presence and power of the aircraft while still maintaining a unique and sometimes abstract style. His work can be found on Instagram by the handle @emmettdash.

Website Lead, Lead Editor, Contributor & Photographer – Matthew Dawson

 Based in Southern California, Matthew Dawson is a 21 year old military aviation photojournalist who focuses on capturing both the action in the skies and the stories on the ground. His work with SkyBlazer centers on documenting squadron milestones, aviation heritage, and frontline events with an authentic, reflective voice. He has photographed and reported on landmark occasions such as the deactivation of VMFAT-101, the centennial of VMFA-232, and the operations of the 452nd Aerial Refueling Wing, bringing attention to the heritage and traditions that shape Marine and Air Force aviation alike. Alongside his photography, Matthew has built a strong foundation in writing, having completed more than six writing-intensive courses and continuing this focus with an upcoming class centered on consumer issues. Through both imagery and narrative, he works to preserve the experiences of marines, sailors, airmen, and aviators for current and future generations. You can follow Matthew on instagram @mattdawson.photography

Contributor & Photographer – Charlie Cumming

Charlie Cumming is an amateur aviation enthusiast and photographer based in Oxford, England. Growing up under the flight path of RAF Brize Norton lead to a natural interest in all things aviation, this interest has developed into a passion for aviation photography where he focuses upon the marvel of modern aircraft, but also the people that keep them in the air. He is currently active on Instagram under the handle @photos_by_ch4rlie.

 Contributor & Photographer -Siddhant Upadhyay 

Based in New Jersey, Siddhant Upadhyay is a published aviation photographer, photojournalist, and private pilot with a strong focus on military and civilian aviation. His work emphasizes both the intensity of flight and the culture that surrounds it, blending a technical background alongside his work. With experience covering a wide range of aviation—from frontline fighter demonstrations to heritage warbirds and civilian displays—his photography highlights the people, and stories behind every aircraft. A proud member of the SkyBlazer team since the fall of 2024, Sidd strives to document aviation history in the making while inspiring the next generation of aviators and enthusiasts.

 Contributor & Photographer - Joe Trilling

Joe Trilling is an aviation photographer based in Los Angeles and Boca Raton. He has had a passion for aviation all his life and got into aviation photography in late 2019. Joe mainly focuses on military and general aviation photography. He is currently working on his Aviation Management degree at Lynn University.

Contributor & Photographer - Neal Bansal

Neal Bansal is an action photographer from the Bay Area with a strong focus on aviation photography. Since starting photography in late 2023, he has quickly grown his presence and built a following of over 13,000 on Instagram. Neal captures fast-paced moments of the world around us, often striving to highlight unforeseen details and perspectives through editing and composition. Shooting primarily on a Nikon D5500, he continues to refine his craft and share his passion with a growing audience on both Instagram and X, where he posts under the handle @nb__shots.

Contributor & Photographer – Jaiden Floyd

Jaiden Floyd is an aerospace photographer whose work mainly focuses on bringing a story to military aviation. Inspired by his late grandfather, who once was an aviator himself, he continues to live on his legacy and pursue his own dream through photography. He is active on instagram and X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @jf_aerospace. He hopes to one day join the people he photographs up in the air in a fighter someday.

Contributor & Photographer – Rin Sakurai

Rin Sakurai is a military aviation photographer and contributor to SkyBlazer. His work focuses broadly on post–World War II military aviation, with a more particular interest in East Asian air arms and experimental fighter aircraft. Based in Asia, he is currently a high school student pursuing his passion for aviation mainly through photography and journalism. He is active on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Bluesky under the handle @rinsakaviation. He is also a contributor to the Aviationist.