Join Team 35 'Charlie A. Foxtrot' as we prepare for the Outback Air Race 2025, a 9,000-kilometer journey across Australia to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). Recently, I traveled to Nowra to meet with Vince Di Pietro, our team captain and owner of VH-CAF, a Piper Cherokee PA28 that will carry us through this epic adventure. From reconnecting with Shoalhaven community leaders at the Shoalhaven Business Chamber Super Dinner to inspecting the tight cockpit of VH-CAF (less roomy than an F-111!), this experience highlights the importance of teamwork, purpose, and giving back. Follow our journey as we combine aviation passion with philanthropy to support remote Australian communities.

I feel I’ve just reached a pivotal milestone in my journey as a full-time photographer—I’ve received confirmation for my first commercial booking! The assignment? Capturing the vibrant energy of the Invictus Australia annual Defence Community Sports Expo. As someone deeply passionate about sports photography, this opportunity feels like the perfect harmony between my personal love for the craft and my professional aspirations. It’s more than just documenting action; it’s about honoring the resilience, teamwork, and spirit that make events like this truly unforgettable.

From towering silos casting long shadows across Canterbury Plains to the precise choreography of modern farming equipment, industrial documentation tells the story of innovation in motion. At Lyle's Lens Photography, I don't just capture images—I reveal the poetry in precision, whether it's a tractor carving patterns into fertile soil or sheep grazing beneath the watchful eye of a drone. My work at Eskdale Farm showcases how professional documentation transforms everyday operations into powerful visual narratives, speaking to stakeholders and communities alike. Through both ground-level authenticity and sweeping aerial perspectives, I bring your industry's story into sharp focus.

Capturing a Journey Through Australia's Heart

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has been the pulse of outback healthcare for nearly a century. I'm teaming up with an old mate, Vince Di Pietro, later this year to join Team 35's adventure in the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Outback Air Race 2025 - a grueling 3,275km journey that traces the lifeline routes these flying medics take daily. Did I mention getting from Nowra to the race start in Yulara and back to Nowra from the race finish in Carnarvon totals another 6,950km. Through my lens, this story will unfold across remote airstrips, isolated communities, and vast stretches of red earth that define our nation's interior.

Why This Story Matters
As a photographer and storyteller, my lens will focus on two compelling narratives. First, the technical adventure of flying small aircraft through Australia's most challenging terrain. Second, and equally important, the human element - from race participants pursuing their personal missions, to remote communities welcoming us, to exploring why all Australians should care about the RFDS cause. In an era where charitable support faces increasing challenges, these stories need to be told differently to resonate and inspire action.

Join Our Journey
What stories would you like to hear from the heart of Australia? Your questions will help shape our narrative as we prepare for this remarkable adventure.

Follow our preparation and support our mission: [Team 35 - Charlie A. Foxtrot]

Launching my website for Lyle’s Lens Photography has felt like climbing a mountain—challenging but exciting. Drawing on my years flying jets, I’ve learned to stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and deliver results with precision. Whether it’s a fleeting glance or a corporate portrait, my goal is to create images that resonate deeply and tell your story with artistry and purpose.