Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Ken Geiger is National Geographic magazine’s Deputy Director of Photography. He joined the National Geographic staff in 2004 after 24 years of newspaper journalism, most recently as the director of photography for the Dallas Morning News. He now serves as one of many editors for the magazine, helping to shape its editorial […]
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Karine Aigner
Karine Aigner is a professional freelance photographer and picture editor. With over nine years of experience as the senior photo editor for National Geographic KIDS magazines and books, and, with freelance clients such as National Geographic Magazine, Rolex, Apple, The Nature Conservancy, ADA and others–Karine knows good imagery. Being on both sides of the camera […]
Mike Sloat
http://www.txswoutdoorphotography.com As a decorated 36-year career military pilot, current FAA safety specialist and avid motorcyclist Mike wouldn’t seem to fit your stereotypical profile of an acclaimed wildlife photographer – but he is.Since age 15, the year he started flying, Mike would pack an old Kodak box camera and snap black and whites of any and all […]
Michael Francis
http://www.michaelfrancisphoto.com A seasonal job at Yellowstone National Park 30 years ago was all it took to get Michael hooked on wildlife photography. The awe-inspiring animals the young employee encountered within the park led to his purchase of a 35 mm camera and the creation of his first images of nature. Today, the gifted photographer’s works illustrate […]
Sean Fitzgerald
http://www.seanfitzgerald.com For someone who got his first camera after college graduation, Sean has come a long way indeed in establishing himself as top-notch shooter. The former practicing attorney admits to being a “late bloomer” in the field of professional photography. It took a vacation to Europe to first fire his interest in taking pictures. Nature as […]
Dale R. Franz
http://www.franzfoto.com 2nd Grand Prize Winner, 2010 Pro-Tour Teamed with Rancho Ramirez “El Veleno” ~ Renato Ramirez 2nd Grand Prize Winner, 2006 Pro-Tour Teamed with the Knibbe Ranch – Spring Branch, Texas 2nd Grand Prize Winner, 2008 Pro-Tour Teamed with Mustang Ranch A Kodak Brownie camera, backyard bird feeder and makeshift blind – together, these three items from Robert’s childhood […]
