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)
4488 posts
Recommended by 44 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.
Favourite Gadget: Black Rapid straps
Albert Esschendal (alberte)
Moderator
1243 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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Russ MacDonald (Arkayem)
Moderator
6144 posts
Recommended by 27 users
Charter Member
I am a retired professional photographer. I used to own a studio specializing in weddings, portraits, and events. Now I am a hobby photographer (the highest form of photography). While I still photograph people at events (mostly my family using flash) my new interests have shifted to landscapes, architecture, wildlife, still life, travel, air shows, and HDR techniques. Prior to being a Wedding Photographer, I was an Electrical Engineer (MSEE USF, 1975) working on integrated circuits for cameras and flashes. I am also an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFII).
WishList: Lots more years of healthy living, so I never have to give up shooting pictures until the day I leave this earth. Plus a D5!
Favourite Gadget: Gary Fong Light Sphere II
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Gerold Brinkema (Asgard)
Heads the German Section of Nikonians
66881 posts
Recommended by 98 users
Member since April 7, 2004
WishList: More Time
Favourite Gadget: Kirk L-Bracket
Michael Benveniste (benveniste)
Moderator
10917 posts
Recommended by 43 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
8922 posts
Recommended by 41 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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Brian Wong (blw)
Moderator
32618 posts
Recommended by 100 users
Member since June 18, 2004
I shoot flowers, baseball, insects, railroading, birds, motorsports, landscapes, old machines, street, portraits, the texture of history... whatever piques my interest. I'm now 98% digital, but I still shoot that 2% film, and I still have the film part of a darkroom - but chemical printing is something I plan never to go back to.
WishList: Sigma 14/f1.8 ART Nikkor 8-15/f3.5-4.5 AFS E Nikkor 19/f4 PC-E Nikkor 24/f3.5 PC-E Nikkor 105/f1.4E, Sigma 105/f1.4 ART or Sigma 135/f1.8 ART Nikkor 200/f2 AFS VR Sigma 300-800mm/f5.6 EX HSM No, I don't need all this stuff. But it doesn't cost anything to put it here, and if I were to win the lottery, I probably would get most of it! :-)
Favourite Gadget: DR-5 right-angle finder
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Barry Schirm (BSchirm)
Moderator
3422 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)
8191 posts
Recommended by 65 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 32 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
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Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Joerg Brosseit (Colorsphere)
Moderator
1785 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
5547 posts
Recommended by 49 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: macro lens
Favourite Gadget: gray card & cube level
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Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Dan LaRusso (dclarhorn)
Moderator
15012 posts
Recommended by 32 users
Member since March 31, 2002
Great site, great artists
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Dennis Owens (DennisOwens)
Moderator
340 posts
Recommended by 8 users
Member since December 18, 2007
Favourite Gadget: My Photo Truck
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Dieter Fröhling (Dieter_Wilhelm)
Moderator
7263 posts
Recommended by 7 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
6018 posts
Recommended by 32 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 and Nikonians Photo Contests Director
16077 posts
Recommended by 101 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!
WishList: Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E
Forums moderated by this team member:
Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Dan Wiedbrauk (domer2760)
Moderator
1878 posts
Recommended by 23 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
Richard Dubiel (Dubes)
Moderator
7781 posts
Recommended by 47 users
Member since June 16, 2007
Favourite Gadget: In the summer, Domke Photo Vest Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly Sensor Brush
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Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
Eric Bowles (ericbowles)
Nikonians Academy Director
12372 posts
Recommended by 128 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: PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED A return trip to White Pocket
Favourite Gadget: Gary Fong Lightsphere Collapsible
Forums moderated by this team member:
Nikonians Annual Photo Adventure Trips (ANPATs)
Nikonians Chapters - Australasia
Ernesto Santos (esantos)
Moderator
14372 posts
Recommended by 78 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
10762 posts
Recommended by 50 users
Member since October 4, 2008
WishList: More cash flow!
Favourite Gadget: Micnova cable release Micnova wireless remote Nikon eye level viewfinder
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Holger Wahl (Holger)
Moderator
1284 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
11698 posts
Recommended by 39 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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Jim Stamates (Jimi)
Nikonians Academy Instructor
358 posts
Recommended by 4 users
Member since November 9, 2006
Favourite Gadget: Home made flash extender
Jonathan Kandel (JonK)
Moderator
7264 posts
Recommended by 55 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
42233 posts
Recommended by 107 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
Forums moderated by this team member:
Annual Best of Nikonians Contest
Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
Nikonians Annual Photo Adventure Trips (ANPATs)
John McGarry (jtmcg)
Moderator
5640 posts
Recommended by 25 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
5748 posts
Recommended by 16 users
Member since June 29, 2004
WishList: 24/2 AI 55/1.2 AI 300/4.5 ED or IF-ED AI or AIS AR-9 for FM2n DK-17C -2 diopter for D3 DK-19 eyecup for D3 F5 K3 screen for FM2n MD-2/MB-1 for F2AS MF-3 for F2AS MF-14 for F3P
Favourite Gadget: All of'em
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John David Hutchison (Kipmm)
Moderator
9152 posts
Recommended by 47 users
Member since June 27, 2013
Stan Jacox (km6xz)
Moderator
3716 posts
Recommended by 69 users
Member since January 22, 2009
Returned to photography 8 years ago after a 15 year gap with my first DSLR, a D90 when it was first introduced. I've had a number of my photos licensed in the past for calendars and record albums but that was back when I was a recording engineer/producer/studio owner/ for 25 years near San Francisco. Now live in St Petersburg Russia for the past 14 years and LOVE it! It would be a shame NOT to have a good camera in this photogenic city.
WishList: ?. A very long life so I'll have time to relax after all the fun I have.
Favourite Gadget: Black Rapid RS-5 strap, battery grip, Home-made RF strobe triggers, lots of modifiers
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Richard Jonas (MaRiJonas)
Moderator
3205 posts
Recommended by 3 users
Member since March 11, 2010
Favourite Gadget: the speedlight stand of my SB-600, very useful for making macrophotos
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Karen Willshaw (Marjani)
Moderator
3706 posts
Recommended by 26 users
Charter Member
Living where I do, you can't help but want to pick up a camera and shoot the amazing scenery above & below. More recently I have been asked to be the official photographer at small weddings - usually no more that 6 people. Although daunting, I really do enjoy these intimate occasions and I strive to give the happy couple memorable images reflecting their special day
WishList: 1. A workshop / field excursion in Western Australia or better still, here on Cocos! AND STILL WISHING... come on someone, please!
Favourite Gadget: Everything! Fun playing with the lot & learning, learning, learning!
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Martin Turner (Martin Turner)
Moderator
4981 posts
Recommended by 34 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)
Moderator
6455 posts
Recommended by 59 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
37527 posts
Recommended by 102 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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Mike Hagen (Mike_Hagen)
Strategic Alliances Director
149 posts
Recommended by 10 users
Member since December 13, 2006
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Larry Anderson (mnbuilder49)
Moderator
5098 posts
Recommended by 42 users
Member since April 18, 2006
Ned S. Levi (Ned_L)
Moderator
8356 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
2121 posts
Recommended by 30 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
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Architecture & Industrial Photography
Conrad Obregon (Obregon)
Moderator
2694 posts
Recommended by 14 users
Charter Member
WishList: Vision
Favourite Gadget: Right Angle View Finder-It let's me lay on the ground
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Steve Johnson (reuben)
Moderator
10640 posts
Recommended by 19 users
Member since January 21, 2004
WishList: 1) a more intelligent person to use the equipment i own 2) a shift key on my computer 3) time 4) patience
Favourite Gadget: the delete key (the best digital postprocessing tool ever invented)
Richard Hulbert (rhulbert)
Nikonians Academy Instructor
592 posts
Recommended by 16 users
Charter Member
WishList: more workshops
Favourite Gadget: The Next One
Rob Migliaccio (rmigliaccio)
Chief Legal Counsel
4410 posts
Recommended by 9 users
Member since March 10, 2004
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Russell Whittemore (rosewood_ltd)
Moderator
2187 posts
Recommended by 24 users
Member since September 10, 2008
WishList: more talent...
Favourite Gadget: Lightning Bug
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Scott Chapin (ScottChapin)
Moderator
9348 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
Micro, Macro & Close-Up Contest
Tom Jacob (sevendayimages)
Moderator
3507 posts
Recommended by 37 users
Member since September 5, 2011
Steve Simon (stevesimon)
Nikonians Academy Instructor
42 posts
Recommended by 2 users
Member since July 29, 2010
Kristina Nessl (yagaberry)
ezine production and office management
6 posts
Recommended by 1 users
Member since August 1, 2006
on the team since 2006
Zita Kemeny (zkemeny)
Software Developer
843 posts
Recommended by 12 users
Charter Member
Photos keep moments and let us go back in time whenever we want to
