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Profile
THE FILE 81,000+ 35mm slides and digital images.
OVERVIEW Wildlife, wildflowers, prairies. Iowa - all aspects, especially agriculture, small-town life, cultural events, major landmarks and attractions.
NATURAL HISTORY Wildlife, behavior and portraits, especially birds, mammals and butterflies of the Midwest and West. Marsh birds and nearly all species of interior waterfowl. American bald eagle resting, in-flight and catching fish. Prairie wildflower portraits and tall-grass prairie scenics. Fall color, fog, frost, snow scenes, sunrises/sunsets. National parks, Rocky Mountains, waterfalls.
GENERAL STOCK Midwestern agricultural, rural and small-town cultural events, major landmarks and attractions. Emphasis on backgrounds, colorful costumes, people involved in activities related to event, theme or scenery. Heavy emphasis on attractions, events and landmarks within Des Moines and Iowa generally.
SPECIALTIES North American bird species. East and South African birds - nearly 200 species. Prairie wildflowers, including fall color, frost and dew. Iowa's natural history, people and major attractions.
GEOGRAPHIC AREAS North America: Broad coverage of Iowa. Grand Teton and Yellowstone NPs. Select coverage of Arizona, Nebraska, midwestern and western natural areas and parks. Africa: Birds and mammals of Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana.
RECENT COVERAGE Birds and mammals of Botswana's Okavango Delta. The Eastern Sierras, including Bodie, Mono Lake, Yosemite, Alabama Hills, bristlecone pine forest and fall color. Bald Eagles in flight and catching fish.
PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANS October 2008: Eastern Sierras photo-tour, including Bodie, Yosemite Park, Mono Lake, Alabama Hills, the Bristlecone Pine Forest and fall color. November: White-tailed deer during rut. December: Bosque del Apache. January/February 2009: Bald eagles in flight and catching fish.
CREDITS Magazines: AAA Living, Big River, Birds & Blooms, Birder’s World, CAST, Country, Country Discovery, The Dakota Farmer, Des Moines Magazine, Ducks Unlimited, Endless Vacation, Farm & Ranch, Fins & Feathers, Iowa Conservationist, The Iowan, Iowa Natural Heritage, Miniature Gazette, The Nature Conservancy, Our Iowa, Outdoor Photographer, Petersen's Hunting, Pheasants Forever, Picture, Sesame Street, Sierra, Smithsonian, Waterfowler's World, Wildfowl. Author/Photographer: Many articles on Iowa/Midwest culture and natural history. Books: Book Builders LLC, Falcon, Iowa Legends, Lerner, Marshall Cavendish, Meredith, Towery, University of Iowa Press. Author/Photographer: Capturing Iowa's Seasons (Iowan Books). Advertising/Corporate: Kragie/Newell, Kirk Van Orsdel, Martin/Williams. Calendars: BrownTrout, Impact Photo Graphics, Iowa DNR, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, The Iowan. Audio/Visual: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Iowa State University, Polk Co. Conservation (Iowa), Western National Parks Assn. Other: Advertising brochures, paper products, plastic cards, road map covers, video jackets, visitors' guides.
RELATED CREDENTIALS/SKILLS Experienced writer who often provides both photos and text. Photo tour leader to: Yellowstone/Tetons, Eastern Sierras, Brazil, Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania.
COMMENTS Tack-sharp, dramatically lit and colorful photos with impact! Stocklist available. Call or email for quick response. Fees negotiable.
NONEDITORIAL SERVICES Available for Iowa assignments, A/V shows, classes, workshops. Fine-art prints.
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Ty Smedes Nature Photography
4732 72nd St. Urbandale IA 50322-1148 Phone: 515-270-9086 Fax: 515 278-1393 Email: ty.smedes@smedesphoto.com Website: www.smedesphoto.com
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