Howdy everyone!
Some exciting changes are now live on my website!
Thank you so much for your support to me here on Patreon, I'm pumped to detail some really exciting changes below to how you can continue to support me into the future as I grow as a photographer!
Dub Club Membership: https://www.tmahlmann.com/transfer/
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2022-10-07 19:55:00 +0000 UTC View Post
In-depth look (written & audio) at the CRS-23 reentry photo from Thursday night detailing all the thinking, planning, and luck that went into making the photo! My first podcast kind of thing, let me know what you think!
đPodcast (Audio Only) https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Jj8ID85kZiNRcFAQ6d0yW?si=qe3Yz58DQ6m4zhzSOfZ6zw&dl_branch=1<...
2021-10-02 18:21:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Crazy lucky catch!
After dinner last night, I thought to myself -- hmm the fog looks pretty rad, bet it would make for some cool Starship images. After photographing the build site and SN11 on the launch pad from alongside the road, I saw the orange/white lights of the raptor truck leaving the build site from afar and knew I had to run over near the landing pad alongside the highway t...
2021-03-25 15:32:42 +0000 UTC View Post
2021 Calendars are being mailed out Priority Mail 1-3 Day (Domestic/US) and UPS Worldwide Air (Intâl) tomorrow! All should deliver before the 1st of the year and I am so excited for you to get yours.
Thank you for keeping this crazy idea of roaming the world chasing rockets lighthouses and more alive. It means the world.
This calendar is my most beautiful yet and I am so thrilled with how it came out. The cover photo is surely going to be challenging to beat, but I am determine...
2020-12-28 03:06:32 +0000 UTC View Post
I like to think you all are or became a patron of mine at the perfect time.
We've got:
The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind, to say the least!
From capturing this wild shot of a Falcon 9 to Elon Musk himself calling it "one of the best shots ever", I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to build a full-time career chasing the rocket launches here in Florida because of each and every one of you! It hasn't even been four months 2020-10-07 20:20:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Missed it? Here's my video! https://youtu.be/HXzPu6MM99Q
Yesterday at 6:57pm Central Time, SpaceX's Starship SN5 prototype lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas on a 150 meter test flight! And I was there to capture it!
I was one of the only ones to see it from liftoff to touchdown, capturing ignition, in flight all by itself, leg deploy, and more.
Thank you so so so so so so much for allowing me to chase rocke...
2020-08-05 18:37:04 +0000 UTC View Post
My photo coverage of the SpaceX ANASIS-II mission is complete!
Here is a gallery of some of my favorites as long as some backstory on how I captured the landed Falcon 9 in front of the Sun.
I got to thinking, "Hmm, what could I do different for this booster return." I noticed (thanks to Gavin/SpaceXFleet's great coverage of these things on Twitter) that the droneship was sche...
2020-07-25 16:21:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Yesterday marked 2 weeks as a Florida resident! The SpaceX GPS III SV03 launch occurred on the anniversary and I couldn't be more excited about it.
Up until then, I was just working in Florida. You all are now directly supporting my full-time job of both living and working in Florida. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Here is some of the fun stuff I have been up to in my first two weeks as a resident:
I tried capturing the sun setting be...
2020-07-01 22:08:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone!
Hopefully this posts finds you in good health and safety -- I've got some really exciting photos to share!!!
Recently, I got to go to the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and photograph the very first Rocket Lab Electron rocket rolling out to the pad at LC-2! The day began rainy but then finished in beautiful sunshine, giving us what looks like 2 separate days of photos.
I couldn't be more excited to share these. I hope these photos ...
2020-04-30 04:39:12 +0000 UTC View PostExcited to be able to share this with you!! John Kraus (fellow rocket photographer) and I will be heading to Europeâs Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana later this month for the VA250 Ariane 5 launch! They'll be launching a pair of commercial satellites into geostationary orbit.
John and I both have the privilege to set sound-activated remote cameras, which is super exciting!
The fun part about it is: to get...
2019-11-14 17:54:44 +0000 UTC View Post
All packed up for my trip to Boca Chica, TX where SpaceX is ready to fly the Starship Hopper to new heights! (Sounds like 200 meters this time, it was 20 meters for the first flight) Per a tweet from Elon, it sounds like FAA approval has been received and everything is set.
It is currently NET (no earlier than) Monday, August 26th and thanks to each of you, I'll be there bringing you all the ac...
2019-08-25 01:02:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey. This is a really quick post and won't take much of your time, but I just really wanted to say thanks.
I am down here in south Texas for the SpaceX Star Hopper testing / hop stuff and have had a number of news organizations ask to use footage / pictures and the second I let them know I am happy to license stuff ($$) to them but cannot exchange for credit alone since I am a professional at this -- they stop responding.
I just wanted to say thank you, becau...
2019-07-18 00:59:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Have you been seeing photos / videos online of the 60 Starlink satellites passing by overhead and wanted to witness them for yourself?
Well, good news! I wrote an in-depth tutorial on how to view and photograph the trail of 60 satellites that were launched on Thursday evening. Check it out and good luck!
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Did you like this tutorial? Have other things you want to learn to do? Comment below and I'll investigate making a tutorial like this for it!
The earlie...
2019-05-25 21:54:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Virginia defeated Auburn and Texas Tech defeated Michigan State in tonight's doubleheader Final Four matchups!
With the national championship matchup now set, my bracket challenge is also coming to a close and there are now two options for the top 3 spots/print winners!
Should I do this again next year? Leave a comment below!
If Virginia is victorious on Monday night, the final standings will be:
1st Place: Kris McKim (24" x ...
2019-04-07 03:47:17 +0000 UTC View PostI'm thinking about giving away a few prints and having a little fun with March Madness and doing a bracket challenge. Would you be interested in participating?
Boiler up ;)
(This poll will be active until today at 7:00 PM)
Update: The prizes I am thinking of offering are...
1st place: 24"x36" Metal Print (winner chooses photo)
2nd place: 12"x18" Metal Print (winner chooses photo)
3rd place: 12" x 18...
2019-03-18 16:34:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everybody! For those of you that subscribed for the reward, I just finished packing and labeling my 2019 calendars for you!
Theyâll be dropped off at the post office first thing tomorrow morning! I CANNOT wait for you to see them!
If youâd like to get my 2020 calendar at the end of this year, make sure youâre joined and remain on the â2020 Calendarâ Tier for 2019!
2019-01-05 00:34:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Gâday mates â exciting news!
First, let me start off: this trip would not be possible without your subscription to me here on Patreon. I wouldn't even be able to consider taking a trip of this magnitude without your help.
Alright on with the news bit: Fellow launch photographer, Brady Kenniston and I are headed to New Zealand this weekend to document Rocket Labâs NASA El...
2018-12-04 22:47:01 +0000 UTC View Post
SpaceX has confirmed a successful static fire test of Falcon 9 B1046.2 in advance of Thursday's Es'hail-2 launch, greenlighting my and Brady Kenniston's plans to photograph the Es'hail-2 launch, head to Destin's Thinkercon in Huntsville, AL on Saturday, an...
2018-11-13 02:47:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Sorry for the duplicate post -- the first one failed gloriously because the WiFi here at Patreon Conference where I am speaking sucks.
THE POST I MEANT FOR YOU TO READ
I am doing an AMA (as-me-anything) on Patreon's official Instagram Story in 1 HOUR!
I'll be pulling questions from my instagram story, their instagram story, and YOU!
I wanted to ask if you had ...
2018-11-03 22:11:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey all:
I'm going to be speaking at the Fox & Hound in Edison, New Jersey tomorrow night!
The talk will be about my story as a former Purdue student and how it helped get me to where I am today.
I am going to get there about 6-6:15 to enjoy the food/drink specials they have going on for dinner until 7pm, and the talk will begin promptly at 7!
More info here if you're interested/available: 2018-10-15 14:15:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Just re-edited one of my remote camera photos from the recent Parker Solar Probe launch aboard a Delta IV Heavy and tried it as my phone's lock screen. Looks EPIC.
The Delta IV quite literally lights itself on fire. It runs lighter-than-air hydrogen through the engines seconds before launch, which rises up and alongside the vehicle. At engine ignition, some of the denser areas of this free hydrogen ignite and char the orange insulation on the vehicle.
Login via Patreon and download...
2018-09-05 16:08:20 +0000 UTC View Post
I traveled to the Parker Solar Probe launch with a crazy idea to combine my top 3 beacons of creativity.
Enjoy this 5-7 minute read about what it was like to see the lighthouse in the day / night and capture a launch from the Air Force Station.
Why the delay? Parker Solar Probe launched two weeks ago!!!!111
I had to wait for the 45th Space Wing Public Affairs to approve the photos shared here. If I intend on ever having an opportunity like this again - wha...
2018-08-26 20:51:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Patrons!
First, read this blog post (linked above, too)
After a great couple of suggestions from the Patrons in the Discord and having to wait a bit longer than I expected for approval, I thought we'd have a little fun with the idea.
Full gallery of Parker Solar Probe images(settings / downloads integrated!): https://www.tmahlmann.com/photos/Rockets/United-Launch-Alliance/Parker-Solar-Probe/
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Hey y'all! Here are all my photos 2018-08-14 22:33:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Had an awesome day today witnessing my first SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage (B1046.2) return to Port Canaveral in Florida!
I frequently travel to these launches, but hardly can justify the extra cost of staying 3-4 days extra to catch the return of the droneships...
But being here for the Parker Solar Probe launch on Saturday, it gave me an opportunity to see it!
I previewed the lead photo above over in my Discord server, are you in there yet? You should be! ($5+) 2018-08-10 03:38:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Patrons!
I'm on the train to Los Angeles up from San Diego now to catch the NEXT (heh) SpaceX Iridium 7 launch, just 2 days after Telstar 19V launched from Florida. I am pooped.
Flew out yesterday from Orlando to San Diego to get dinner with my brother and see my girlfriend who is there presenting what she's been working on in Boston this summer! Impeccable timing on that, glad I was able to see them.
I've got some links for you! (and kick-ass images inside those links)
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2018-07-24 18:13:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the BTS (behind-the-scenes) video of my latest SpaceX CRS-15 long exposure photograph!
This photo is the culmination of 12 launches of learning and this video is the culmination of many attempts and learning to be self-confident on camera.
I hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more like this -- just the tip of the iceberg. :)
Thanks for being awesome and supporting me, allowing me to focus on the creativity.
-Trevor
2018-07-04 21:25:06 +0000 UTC View Post
âȘToday, the Tomb Guard Sentinel who I photographed last summer in Arlington Natâl Cemetery found my images of him in the pouring rain and got a few prints. âŹ
âȘPhotography and social media has connected me to so many incredible people and continues to amaze me.âŹ
New BTS video/image from a few nights ago at the Massachusetts Statehouse.
I took a walk with Alex to try and capture it at blue hour when the blue sky fades to night and the warm architectural lighting builds â it worked out splendidly!
The perfect time (in my experience) to capture these blue hour/architecture photos is between 48-55 minutes after the sun goes down.
Iâd like to go into more detail about the technicality / do a tutorial with multiple examples of these photos a...
2018-06-13 14:46:17 +0000 UTC View Post