Robert Ashby on Fstoppers

Visual Approach Photography®

I consider myself a semi-pro photographer, mainly as I maintain full time status as an airline pilot traveling the world. Being able to do my two passions and combining them at times, allows me to share things some can only dream of, and is part of the reason behind the name, Visual Approach Photography®.

Being based in South Florida, swimwear is a lot of what I shoot, along with fashion, lifestyle and commercial work. With "drones" (actually sUAS or RPAS in most places I fly) getting better and better, they have been part of my business now for years, currently flying an Inspire 2 and Mavic 2 Pro.

Gear Bag

Hasselblad XCD 135mm f/2.8
Hasselblad XCD 30mm f/3.5
Broncolor Picolite Fresnel Spot
Broncolor Softbox 120 x
Broncolor RFS 2.2
Broncolor P70 Reflector, 70
Broncolor Siros L 800Ws
Broncolor Octabox 150 cm
Broncolor Octabox 75 cm
Broncolor Move 1200 L
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G
Sony a7R III
Hasselblad XCD 80mm f/1.9
Hasselblad X1D-50c