Newcastle · Australia · Aviation media

Aviation stories, captured with purpose.

Photography, cinematic video and event coverage built around aircraft, people and the moments that make aviation worth following.

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RAAF F-35A Lightning IIWilliamtown aviation coverage
Aviation Arcade

Take a turn in the tower.

Three single-player aviation games — from beginner-friendly Williamtown ATC to marshalling and aircraft identification.

Willy Control Williamtown ATC radar interface
RAAF E-7A Wedgetail at Williamtown
WILLIAMTOWN · PLAY THE AIRSPACE
TheGroundCrew × Snap & Capture Media

Two brands. One creative team.

Aviation stays focused under TheGroundCrew, while Snap & Capture Media gives our family team a dedicated home for broader events, tourism, community and commercial storytelling.

RAAF F-35A representing TheGroundCrew aviation media
AVIATION

TheGroundCrew

Airlines, airports, defence aviation, airshows and aviation-focused media.

Explore aviation work
Captured at the Port Stephens Car Show representing broader event and tourism media
EVENTS + MEDIA

Snap & Capture Media

Councils, tourism, community events, motorsport, hospitality and broader commercial coverage.

See how the brands connect
Jetstar aircraft beneath a ceremonial water salute
For organisations

Work with TheGroundCrew.

Our Partnerships + Media Kit page outlines who we are, what we cover, our audience, experience and ways we can work with organisations.

Who we are

Aviation media, built around family and passion.

I’m Tyler Hawkins, founder of TheGroundCrew Photography, a family-run aviation media brand based in Newcastle, Australia.

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Family-runNewcastle, NSW
CoverageAirlines · RAAF · Airshows · Events
FocusPhotography · Video · Aviation stories