THE FILE 35,000+ 35mm. Film and digital capture high-resolution files available via website, FTP and CD. Low-res JPGs via email or website for immediate review, personalized stock research. Online searchable database at www.kimkarpeles.net.

OVERVIEW Extensive collection of Midwest subjects with an emphasis on Chicago, agriculture, Milwaukee and Illinois. Expanding collection of U.S. and international locations including Mexico, Armenia and Puerto Rico.

GENERAL STOCK Broad coverage of various subjects including sports, transportation and workers. Agriculture, including organic and sustainable farming, farmers' markets, crops, vineyards, fruits and vegetables.

ASSIGNMENTS Editorial and advertising coverage of travel destinations and locales; environmental education and restoration; outdoor recreation; events and public relations.

SPECIALTIES The Midwest. Chicago, Illinois; Wisconsin (including Milwaukee); Indiana. Includes travel destinations, museums, urban and country life, outdoor recreation and activities, street scenes and cityscapes at night.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS U.S.: Illinois (esp. Chicago), Wisconsin, Indiana, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Colorado (summer), Kentucky, California. Europe: Scotland (Edinburgh), England (London), France (Provence). Other: South Island (New Zealand), Puerto Rico, Armenia, Mexico.

RECENT COVERAGE I recently traveled to Spanish colonial city of Guanajuato in the mountains of Mexico.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANS Continual updating of images of Chicago, agriculture and Wisconsin, including the continued development of Millennium Park and other hot spots. Possible trips to Armenia, Mexico and Puerto Rico for 2008.

CREDITS Magazines: American Forests, Bicycling, Canoe & Kayak, Chicago Wilderness, Country, Dental Economics, E/The Environmental Magazine, Home and Away, Illinois Meetings and Events, Illinois Now!, Indianapolis Monthly, Lakeland Boating, Michigan Living, Midwest Living, Midwest Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Time Asia, Response, Stuff. Books: Berkshire House, Creative Company, Fodors, Frommers, Harcourt Brace, Human Kinetics, McDougal Littel, Oxford University Press, Pearson Education, Walden Owen. Other: Advertising agencies and graphic designers for brochures, corporate newsletters and websites; calendar companies including Norwood Promotions and Terrill Creative. Agents: Age Fotostock, Alamy, Digital Railroad Marketplace, PhotoShelter Collection, World of Stock. Member: ASMP, SAA.

RELATED CREDENTIALS/SKILLS B.A. Economics. Banking and finance work experience. Published writer of articles relating to travel and hydroponics. Intermediate fluency in Spanish. Gourmet cook. Advanced horsemanship.

COMMENTS Published writer and photographer available for assignments and photo/text packages that focus on the uniqueness of a location -- whether next door or in a remote country. "I find that the variety of world and local cultures, foods and scenery is made for exploring," says Kim Karpeles.

NONEDITORIAL SERVICES Prints.