About Aviation Photographer Vincenzo Pace
A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Vincenzo grew up and currently lives in Howard Beach, Queens, one of the neighboring communities near JFK International Airport. Starting at an early age, he enjoyed the many visits to JFK as a spotter and young traveler and also enjoyed seeing arrivals and departures from JFK fly over his house. Although Vincenzo's career path took him into the corporate world of New York City's vast construction-development industry, he never lost his passion for airplanes and travel.
In 2005, Vincenzo Was Introduced to the NYC Plane Spotting Community Through a Local Aviation Enthusiast Group
A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Vincenzo grew up and currently lives in Howard Beach, Queens, one of the neighboring communities near JFK International Airport. Starting at an early age, he enjoyed the many visits to JFK as a spotter and young traveler and also enjoyed seeing arrivals and departures from JFK fly over his house. Although Vincenzo's career path took him into the corporate world of New York City's vast construction-development industry, he never lost his passion for airplanes and travel.
He Became Well Known for His Signature Banking Departure Shots out of JFK and Dramatic Shots Taken From the Roof Deck of the TWA Hotel
Vin and his dear friend & fellow JFK photographer Dong An
Vincenzo Received the Most Enjoyment From Interacting With the Community and Making Cherished Friendships
Several fine members and friends of the global Aviation Photography Community have provided him with invaluable advice and guidance on becoming a better photographer.
Vin and his cherished friend Rohan Patel together at LAX
Vincenzo Entered the Exciting World of Aerial Photography in October 2019
Vincenzo's Photos Have Been Published in Magazines, Newspapers, ONLINE MEDIA and Shared by Several Airlines Including Alitalia, Virgin Atlantic, China Southern, and Xiamen Airways
In April 2019, Vincenzo was published for the first time in the online edition of Corriere Della Sera, Italy's largest daily newspaper, with one of his beloved Alitalia photos. In July 2019, several of his photos were published in the print and online editions of Airways Magazine in a multi-page feature. In December 2019, Vincenzo was featured on Derek Vento's acclaimed Aviation Podcast, The Traffic Pattern, to discuss Aviation Photography and the Aviation Community. He also has appeared on podcasts and on Youtube for Simple Flying News. In February 2020, Vincenzo was published in Alitalia’s Inflight Magazine, Ulisse. Vincenzo’s photos have been published in numerous magazines including on the cover of Airways Magazine in their April 2020 issue, and on the centrefold of Airports Of The World Magazine in October 2020. In October, 2020, Vincenzo’s photos started being featured in Simple Flying News articles. Simple Flying is one of the largest online sources of aviation news worldwide.
Vin and his close friend Alvin Man photographing together from the rooftop of the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
Vincenzo Takes His Photos Using Sony Camera Equipment
His primary camera is the Sony α1, with the Sony α7R IV used as a backup camera. His lenses include a Sony 200-600mm, Sony 100-400mm, Sony 70-200mm 2.8, as well as a Sigma 14-24mm 2.8