Airline & airport operations
Inaugurals, special movements, airport milestones and operational storytelling.
About TheGroundCrew
Aviation media, built around family and passion.
Family-run Australian aviation media from Newcastle, built around photography, video and the stories behind every movement.
TheGroundCrew · Newcastle, NSWOur story
I’m Tyler Hawkins, founder of TheGroundCrew Photography, a family-run aviation media brand based in Newcastle, Australia.
What began as a hobby in 2024 has grown into a creative platform followed by thousands of aviation enthusiasts across Australia and beyond. Together with my family team, we capture everything from airline inaugurals and airport operations to RAAF movements — creating powerful visual stories that connect people with the excitement of aviation.
Our work has been featured by airports, airlines, and ground-handling organisations nationwide, and my goal is to continue growing within aviation media and event coverage, turning a lifelong passion into lasting impact.
TheGroundCrewBased inNewcastle, NSW
CoverageAirlines · Defence · Airshows · Events
CreativePhotography · Videography · Storytelling
ApproachProfessional · Passionate · Family-run
What we cover
From flightline to final frame.
Our work spans operational aviation, major events and the people and organisations behind them.
Military aviation
RAAF flying activity, exercises, airfield operations and aviation events.
Airshows & events
High-energy photography and cinematic video across aviation and community events.