The Nikonians team
The team behind this community of dedicated Nikon users is continuously working on keeping it an interesting and fun place to be at. If you want to be a team member, please get in touch with us. Additional information from and on the team will be included here periodically.
Alan Dooley (ajdooley)
Moderator
5118 posts
Recommended by 49 users
Member since May 25, 2006
WishList: I do not buy gear that I don't see a NEED for, or haven't had a need for. In other words, I'm not an equipment collector -- not that that's necessarily bad. It's just not me! I recently acquired a second beautiful used D4 for my newspaper work! It gives me more than adequate resolution with superb high-ISO images and smaller files. I am probably getting rid of one of the D800 cameras. The D800 is still my "go to" body for aerial and detailed commercial work. But I am starting to look more frequently at the D850 too!
Favourite Gadget: Black Rapid straps
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Albert Esschendal (alberte)
Moderator
1245 posts
Recommended by 8 users
Member since December 19, 2004
WishList: AF-S 200mm f/2G VRII ED IF
Favourite Gadget: Apple iPhone 6S
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Gerold Brinkema (Asgard)
Heads the German Section of Nikonians
70078 posts
Recommended by 110 users
Member since April 7, 2004
WishList: More Time
Favourite Gadget: Kirk L-Bracket
Michael Benveniste (benveniste)
Moderator
11143 posts
Recommended by 44 users
Member since November 25, 2002
WishList: AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 60-120mm f/2.0G (One can dream, right?)
Favourite Gadget: Bubble Level
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Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs)
Nikonians Co-Founder
9651 posts
Recommended by 56 users
Charter Member
Ramón and I founded Nikonians end of 1999, launching officially 2000. It is truly amazing to see what we have become today - thanks to all of you who have supported us and continue to do so! Without your support, Nikonians would not be able to exist. You can find out more about the team and me on our team page: https://www.nikonians.org/teampage#bgs We are happy to have you here - Nikon Rules!
WishList: More time: to be able to spend with Nikonians AND photography. Gearwise, this is on the list: * good, portable heads (light) and some soft boxes. Maybe profoto. * Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm/2.0 * Nikkor AF-S VR 400mm/2.8 * Nikkor AF-S VR 600mm/4.0
Favourite Gadget: SB-910
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Barry Schirm (BSchirm)
Moderator
3452 posts
Recommended by 25 users
Member since December 7, 2005
WishList: Nikkor 400 2.8 VR
Favourite Gadget: Giottos Rocket Blower
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Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
Kathy Cavallaro (Cavy2)
Moderator
9462 posts
Recommended by 68 users
Member since August 2, 2006
I'm originally from the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania, and have lived in Colorado, Nebraska, and Indiana. I’m currently back home in rural Bucks County, PA.I purchased my first camera, a D70s, about 11 years ago. In addition to learning from the folks at Nikonians, I’ve taken many photography courses online, in the classroom and in the field. I've had various pieces accepted into juried exhibitions and frequently sell images through the stock agancy Alamy.
WishList: 300mm f2.8
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Charlie Choc (cchoc)
Moderator
5581 posts
Recommended by 33 users
Charter Member
In Memoriam. Charlie was Nikonians member for almost 12 years and a moderator for over 7 years. In that time he managed to spread his convictions about landscape photography: "Wilderness photography gives me an opportunity to combine my love of the outdoors with my love of photography, and I spend my time chasing light around the country." You will be sorely missed.
Favourite Gadget: RRS L plates
Joerg Brosseit (Colorsphere)
Moderator
1789 posts
Recommended by 5 users
Member since February 27, 2007
WishList: Will see whats coming up next
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Computer, Hardware und Farbmanagement
Diane L. Simmons (coolmom42)
Moderator
6227 posts
Recommended by 52 users
Member since December 1, 2011
I shoot landscapes, family, and wildlife, finding the most inspiration in those close to me and my beloved Tennessee hills. The support and help from fellow Nikonians has been invaluable to me.
WishList: graduated ND filters
Favourite Gadget: gray card
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Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Dan LaRusso (dclarhorn)
Moderator
15013 posts
Recommended by 32 users
Member since March 31, 2002
Great site, great artists
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Dennis Owens (DennisOwens)
Moderator
350 posts
Recommended by 8 users
Member since December 18, 2007
Favourite Gadget: My Photo Truck
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Dieter Fröhling (Dieter_Wilhelm)
Moderator
7607 posts
Recommended by 8 users
Member since January 31, 2008
WishList: A shift lens (maybe that 24TS :-) )
Favourite Gadget: MC-36 and MC35 hooked on Garmin GPS60 (Fun with cables) and an Archos 605.
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Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
Author - NikoniansPress Books
6039 posts
Recommended by 35 users
Charter Member
It is important that we help support the Nikonians.org website by getting at least a Silver membership, preferably a Gold. Nikonians.org is a unique place on the web. We must all work together to keep it so!
WishList: Nikkor 600mm f/4, Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8
Favourite Gadget: Hotshoe Level
David Summers (dm1dave)
Moderator, Author and Nikonians Photo Contests Director
18014 posts
Recommended by 128 users
Member since September 12, 2006
My life in the visual arts started as an Illustrator/Draftsman in the United Sates Navy. After my retirement from the military I turned to photography as my primary creative outlet. Shortly after picking up my first DSLR, a D50, I discovered Nikonians. The people and friendly atmosphere of the Nikonians community has been my greatest asset for the advancement of my photography. I am proud to be part of the Nikonians team!
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Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
Dan Wiedbrauk (domer2760)
Moderator
2252 posts
Recommended by 28 users
Member since October 23, 2010
Favourite Gadget: Remote releases
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Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
Bob Tomerlin (drjimbob)
Moderator Emeritus
15520 posts
Charter Member
In Memoriam. Bob (drjimbob) accumulated over 15,500 posts in eight years, mostly to help others. His dedication as Moderator of the Critique Forum consolidated it into the civil and helpful center of learning that it is today. You are missed by all the many friends you made here. The comment in his member profile: THANKS to Bo & JRP and all of you helpful Nikonians! And some friendly advice: if you ever have the opportunity to to be on an ANPAT - DO IT !!!!
WishList: A cancer-free body. Then, wasting fewer shots & making the most of the opportunities that meet me.
Favourite Gadget: Tough call - either "tripod & cable release" or circular polarizing filter or grad ND filter
Larry CdeBaca (elcee)
Moderator
13602 posts
Recommended by 66 users
Member since November 2, 2005
Favourite Gadget: Inspector
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Eric Bowles (ericbowles)
Nikonians Academy Director
13232 posts
Recommended by 132 users
Member since November 25, 2005
I'm a full time professional nature photographer and director of the Nikonians Academy. I lead photo tours and teach workshops specializing in the southeastern United States. I sell prints, provide individual instruction and do a range of commercial work. I've been shooting with Nikon gear for about 15 years. My main interest areas are landscapes, wildlife and macro, but I do a good bit of urban photography. Several of my current projects involve photographing nature in an urban environment. I have a specialty in photographing large animals - dogs and horses. My non-profit work includes serving on the Board of NANPA (the North American Nature Photography Association). I also provide photography for an area pet rescue specializing in German Shepherds.
WishList: A return trip to White Pocket
Favourite Gadget: Gary Fong Lightsphere Collapsible MagMod Light modifier system - Wildlife kit
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Nikonians Annual Photo Adventure Trips (ANPATs)
Nikonians Chapters - Australasia
Ernesto Santos (esantos)
Moderator and Author
14639 posts
Recommended by 83 users
Member since November 10, 2002
Nikonians is a wonderful place to learn and share your own knowledge with others. Since I first discovered Nikonians in 2002 I've come here on a daily basis, and every day I learn something.
WishList: 500mm f/4E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor
Favourite Gadget: Lens Pen
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Gary Worrall (glxman)
Moderator
12187 posts
Recommended by 57 users
Member since October 4, 2008
WishList: 600 F4
Favourite Gadget: Micnova cable release Micnova wireless remote Nikon eye level viewfinder Yongnuo witless triggers
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Holger Wahl (Holger)
Moderator
1343 posts
Recommended by 7 users
Member since December 30, 2002
WishList: Nikon FX mirrorless system
Favourite Gadget: Gossen lightmeter
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James Pisarz (James23p)
Moderator
11794 posts
Recommended by 42 users
Member since April 26, 2004
God Bless all those in harms way. Proud US Navy Corspman
WishList: More glass as usual! :D
Favourite Gadget: Giottos Rocket blower
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Jonathan Kandel (JonK)
Moderator
7624 posts
Recommended by 56 users
Member since July 3, 2004
WishList: A winning lottery ticket, the true solution for NAS.
Favourite Gadget: Nik filters
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Premium Advice & Critique (NEF upload)
J. Ramon Palacios (jrp)
Nikonians Co-Founder
44273 posts
Recommended by 119 users
Charter Member
Bo and I founded Nikonians at the end of 1999, launching officially in early 2000. It is truly amazing to see what we have become today - thanks to all of you who have supported us and continue to do so! Without your support, Nikonians would not be able to exist. You can find out more about the team and me on our team page: https://www.nikonians.org/teampage#jrp We are happy to have you here - Nikon Rules! This portfolio is mostly of landscape and wildlife images made at ANPATs, and portraiture at home.
WishList: 24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E MF Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8G AF-S VR II Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED IF AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2.0G ED IF AF-S VR II Nikkor TC14E III [b]At least 20,000 Silver, Gold and Platinum members. C'mon! Please! We really need you![/b]
Favourite Gadget: Markins BV-22, Q20i, Q10i, Q3 ball heads Kirk L-brackets Gary Fong Flash Diffusers Giotto's rocket air blower Custom Brackets for off-camera flash Hitech ND Grad filters and holders 3-axis Bubble Level Nikonians Pro Camera Strap Nikonians Pro Sling Camera Strap
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Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
Nikonians Annual Photo Adventure Trips (ANPATs)
Premium Advice & Critique (NEF upload)
John McGarry (jtmcg)
Moderator
6051 posts
Recommended by 29 users
Member since March 22, 2007
Shot a lot of Kodachrome back in the 80s then life called and I got away from photography. I'm now retired and back into photography shooting digital and enjoying it.
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Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
John Laughlin (Kilted_F3_nut)
Moderator
5771 posts
Recommended by 16 users
Member since June 29, 2004
WishList: #9 AI ring 24/2.8 or 24/2 50/1.4 AI with rough cosmetics 300/4.5 ED or IF-ED AI or AIS DK-17C -2 diopter for D3 and F5 DK-19 eyecup for D3 L screen for F5 K3 screen for FM2n MK-1 firing rate converter for F3 RRS L-bracket for D3
Favourite Gadget: All of'em
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John David Hutchison (Kipmm)
Moderator
10752 posts
Recommended by 51 users
Member since June 27, 2013
Martin Turner (Martin Turner)
Moderator and Author
4986 posts
Recommended by 36 users
Member since June 20, 2006
I started as a photojournalist and over the years have moved into marketing and advertising photography. In 2012 I started a branding company, and now offer brand photography as one of my key distinctives. I love Nikonians because not only is it the most authoritative advice on Nikon and photography generally, but also the most well behaved corner of the internet.
Favourite Gadget: Lightbrush
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Marsha Edmunds (meadowlark2)
Author
7291 posts
Recommended by 62 users
Member since September 3, 2012
My interest in photography started when I was a young girl with an Kodak Instamatic camera followed by my Dad's Pentax 35mm,my first SLR, and a series of Nikon Digital SLR cameras. Wildlife, landscapes, and family photographs were my interest but I have since found macro photography fascinating especially for wild flowers. With great current lenses it has been exciting to zoom in on wildlife and learn more about them by watching and capturing images of behavior. My interest has really been fanned in the digital age with the quality of images now possible.
Martin McDonough (MEMcD)
Moderator
39886 posts
Recommended by 109 users
Member since December 24, 2007
WishList: 600mm f/4E FL ED AF-S VR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED AF-S VR
Favourite Gadget: Anything made by Nikon
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Ned S. Levi (Ned_L)
Moderator
8481 posts
Recommended by 60 users
Charter Member
The majority of my photography is Travel Photography, which goes hand and hand with my work as a Travel Journalist. I write a weekly travel opinion and advice column, as well as articles for corporate newsletters, and other outlets. As more and more travel being done these days is to see the natural world, travel photography now includes wildlife photography, which has been a long time passion of mine. I also do a considerable amount of architectural, as well as news and event photography, plus some catalog and documentation photography.
WishList: Atomos Ninja 2 Video Recorder / Field Monitor Zoom H6 Handy Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System Redrock Micro DSLR Field Cinema Deluxe Bundle Black with Advanced microFollowFocus
Favourite Gadget: Visible Dust Sensor Loupe
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Nicholas Randall (NRandall)
Moderator
2231 posts
Recommended by 31 users
Member since September 12, 2013
My first experience with Nikon was in 1982 when my partner at the time had a Nikon FM2 and a newly acquired 85mm 1.4 AIS lens for available light images for live theater, where I worked as a lighting designer. Fast forward to Australia in 2006 and my reentry into photography with an F100 and soon after a D80. The innovations that have come into Nikon cameras in the past 9 years has been breathtaking. These days Nikonians is my regular companion as I learn and grow with others as we ride this amazing wave of creative technology.
WishList: 14-400mm AFS F2.0 VR
Conrad Obregon (Obregon)
Moderator
2726 posts
Recommended by 16 users
Charter Member
WishList: Vision
Favourite Gadget: Right Angle View Finder-It let's me lay on the ground
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Rob Migliaccio (rmigliaccio)
Chief Legal Counsel
4457 posts
Recommended by 9 users
Member since March 10, 2004
Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
Moderator
3008 posts
Recommended by 32 users
Member since September 10, 2008
WishList: more talent...
Favourite Gadget: Lightning Bug
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Scott Chapin (ScottChapin)
Moderator
9421 posts
Recommended by 40 users
Charter Member
WishList: 105mm f/2.8G 14-24mm f/2,8GED PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED
Favourite Gadget: Radio Flash Slaves
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Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
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Tom Jacob (sevendayimages)
Moderator
4739 posts
Recommended by 48 users
Member since September 5, 2011
If you shoot Nikon and love photography…don’t think about it and join us. We’ve got all the juice to get you up to speed with your gear or inspire you into new photo adventures!
WishList: Time oh Time :)
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Connie Cassinetto (Via the Lens)
Author
50 posts
Recommended by 4 users
Member since August 21, 2012
Favourite Gadget: Induro Sidekick
Kristina Nessl (yagaberry)
Helpdesk & Member Support; Author & Content Coordination
6 posts
Recommended by 1 users
Member since August 1, 2006
on the team since 2006
Zita Kemeny (zkemeny)
Software Developer
881 posts
Recommended by 16 users
Charter Member
"A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows that she has none." Marilyn Monroe
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