🇧🇪 Belgian professional aviation photographer 📷 Nikon Z photographer 🖊 50+ publications 🪖 Former BAF photographer Website: https://xitter.cf/t.co/hfkE1fGEWc

Antwerpen, België
Joined May 2016
Sanicole Sunset Airshow 2026! Some edited photos of a fantastic sunset show. Photos: Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be @SanicoleAirshow #airshow #aviation #drones #Belgium #aircraft @NikonBelgie
9
190
Sometimes aviation photographers and plane spotters have to deal with backlighting. Although this is an obstacle for many people, you can be very creative with backlighting, and it can produce surprisingly beautiful results. Learn all about on my website: kc-photography.be/post/backl…
7
101
Happy birthday Swedish Air Force! Photos: Kris Christiaens Aviation Photography @flygvapnet @NikonBelgie #Sweden #military #Nikon #aviation #anniversary #Saab @Saab
2
30
434
In 2024, I went to the Air Legend airshow at the Melun-Villaroche aerodrome near Paris for the first time. Over two days, the nearly 50,000 visitors were shown dozens of impressive demonstrations of beautiful vintage aircraft and warbirds! kc-photography.be/post/air-l… #airshow
1
2
101
Last weekend, during the Shuttleworth Summer Airshow, the 90th anniversary of the legendary Spitfire’s maiden flight was celebrated! Photos: Kris Christiaens @ShuttleworthTru #aviation #Spitfire #warbirds #airshow #worldwartwo #pilot
9
158
There's a new kid in town and it's called the F-35! During the Belgian Air Force Days in Florennes, the general public had the chance to see this fifth-generation supersonic stealth strike fighter in action! © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be #F35 #Belgium #airshow
3
43
854
Antidotum Airshow 2026! All photos taken with the fantastic NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens! © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be @EuroAirshow @NikonBelgie #airshow #Poland #aviation #Nikon @verticalmag #helicopters #fireworks
1
7
218
So, what's next? This week, I’m going to the spectacular Antidotum Airshow in Leszno, Poland, for the second time. In recent years, this event has become one of the best air shows in Europe thanks to its fantastic program and an impressive evening show! kc-photography.be/post/antid…
1
7
198
La Ferté-Alais Day 2026: This isn't just an airshow... this is an experience, this is pure enjoyment and this is a real aviation show! © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be #airshow #warbirds #aviation #Nikon #photography #vintage
1
1
12
243
The airshow season in Europe is getting started, and this is always a fantastic season for people who want to take photos of airplanes. On my website, you can find a detailed article with plenty of tips on how to take photos at air shows! kc-photography.be/post/airsh… #photography
4
86
Some edited photos of a fantastic photo shoot at the Yorkshire Air Museum with the impressive Halifax WW2 bomber! Photos: Kris Christiaens @NikonBelgie @air_museum @WarbirdsNews #aviation #Nikon #reenactment #history #worldwartwo
3
108
Air-to-air photography: photographing aircraft in their natural environment. It’s not always easy, but it’s incredibly addictive, and when everything goes according to plan, the results are impressive and the pilots are happy! © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be
12
192
End of an era! On April 22, 2026, the Belgian Air Force’s Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), stationed at the Kleine-Brogel Air Base, was officially disbanded. © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be @BeAirForce #F16 #Belgium #aviation #pilot #OCU #fighterjet
1
8
174
Just one more month until the La Ferté-Alais Air Show in France. During this two-day event at the airfield Cerny, near Paris, you can see dozens warbirds alongside modern fighter jets and aerobatic teams. More info: letempsdeshelices.fr/ © Kris Christiaens #airshow #Nikon
5
114
This week, I visited the RAF Museum in London for the first time. This fantastic museum displays the entire history of the British Royal Air Force through an impressive collection housed in various hangars. Review of this museum on my website: kc-photography.be/post/raf-m… #museum
2
82
Since early March 2026, I have been writing detailed articles for the popular American aviation website Vintage Aviation News. My contributions will mainly consist of reviews of European aviation museums and air shows! vintageaviationnews.com/auth… @WarbirdsNews #aviation #museums
1
76
First edited photos from my trip to RAF Fairford, where a large number of Rockwell B-1 Lancer bombers are currently stationed! © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be @US_STRATCOM @UnitedStatesAF @NikonBelgie #usaf #aviation #bomber #aircraft #military
4
145
A few years ago, I visited the fantastic Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial near the British city of York for the first time. You can now read a detailed review of the Yorkshire Air Museum on my website: kc-photography.be/post/yorks… @air_museum #RAF #review #museum
4
75
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber used by the U.S. Air Force since 1955. The bomber can carry up to 32,000 kg of weapons and has a typical combat range of around 14,200 km without aerial refueling! © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be #military
9
112
A Dassault Mirage 2000 is a beautiful fighter jet... but a specially painted Dassault Mirage 2000 is an even more stunning fighter jet! © Kris Christiaens - kc-photography.be #aviation #France #Dassault #military #airshow #Nikon #fighterjet
1
6
124