Part five in this series takes a look at what photographers can do post production to clean up their images and make them more appealing all around.

This month’s installment discusses copyright issues on the drop zone, including concerns DZOs and aerial photographers should keep in mind as far as who owns the videos and images that go home with their customers.

Most skydivers fondly remember their first instructor, and many of them eventually have the urge to one day be an instructor themselves. One popular route is to seek an AFF instructor rating, but where do you start?

Each year, talented skydivers from all over make their way to the Eloy desert to participate in the Arizona Challenge. More than just another big-way event, the invitation-only gathering tests the skills of even veteran belly-flyers.

In June, a Minnesota jumper spent a day making 100 skydives to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease, going above and beyond the call for help.

Early this summer, dozens of canopy pilots hit a Southeast swoop circuit to pit their skills against one another in the league’s final competition of the season. This month’s Photo Essay takes a look at some exciting pond-swooping action captured during the meet.

Trying to change the face of the typical boogie, SkyFest annually aims to give back to the skydiving community by allowing the generosity of manufacturers, big-name skydivers and various vendors to shine through in the true spirit of the event as jumpers enjoy the large-scale, week-long gathering.

This month’s pictorial celebrates familial connections taking to the skies above drop zones across America.