José “Fuji” Ramos is an award-winning aviation photographer with over three decades of experience working alongside military and civilian aviation units across the United States and abroad. Based in Lakeland, Florida, he is known for his powerful air-to-air imagery, immersive cockpit photography, and deep operational knowledge of modern and legacy aircraft.
Beginning in 1988 with documenting Naval Aviation at NAS Key West, Ramos has built a reputation as one of the most trusted names in tactical aviation photography. In 1997, he became a US Navy NATOPS-qualified select passenger, allowing him to fly in front-line aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, EA-6B Prowler, F-5 Tiger II, and TA-4 Skyhawk. His access and professionalism have earned him honorary membership in squadrons like VFC-111 “Sun Downers” and longstanding relationships throughout the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and private contractor communities.
His portfolio includes work for the US Navy and Marine Corps; contractors Draken International, General Atomics, Lockheed Martin and Tactical Air Support; he has served as an official photographer for the Black Diamond Jet Team and the Polaris Ghost Squadron Demonstration Team; while his images have been published in periodicals such as Air Forces Monthly, Combat Aircraft, Koku Fan and numerous other aviation publications around the world.
Ramos has also been a featured presenter at various photographic events including COMFOT Mexico City, Nikon School at EAA Air Venture; ISAP symposiums; and Photoshop World Orlando sharing insight on his techniques and experiences documenting fast jets in complex, high-G environments. His photography has earned recognition in top industry competitions, including multiple awards in Aviation Week’s prestigious Photo Contest and Air & Space Smithsonian.
Combining artistic vision and technical mastery with operational credibility for his dynamic air-to-air compositions and documentary-style storytelling, José “Fuji” Ramos continues to deliver exceptional visual content that supports aviation outreach, historical preservation, and the promotion of aerospace innovation around the world
José M. Ramos-Navarrete
“Fuji”
To view more of his work, please visit www.ramosaviationphotos.com.
