THE FILE 30,000+ tightly edited high megapixel digital, 35mm and medium-format transparencies. Each image is accurately captioned digitally or on the slide mount.

OVERVIEW Nature images that include but go beyond “pretty waterfall pictures” to travel destinations and people engaged in various outdoor activities. Alpine Aperture is constantly expanding its files with images ranging from adventure sports to still lifes.

FITNESS Outdoor fitness and traditional sport, health and fitness images. Photographer Lissa Funk is actively involved in the fitness industry, and ensures that images reflecting the latest trends are continually added to the files. Areas include aquatic fitness, fitness assessment, personal training, innovations in training, health clubs, weight training, cardio training and classes, pilates, yoga, swimming, outdoor activities, youth sports, equipment, more. Underwater photography capability for pool images.

GARDENS & GARDENING In addition to a large selection of plants, flowers and trees, the file includes images related to the activities of gardening. Tools, irrigation, repairs, planting, weeding, pruning and general garden work are some of the subjects. Model-released images of gardeners engaged in activities and enjoying gardens are also included. Many formal gardens, public botanic gardens and arboretums are available.

PEOPLE IN NATURE Model-released and editorial images of children and adults engaged in outdoor activities. Images of campers and backpackers preparing food, cooking, using water filters, setting up camp, applying first aid and insect repellents, and other activities. Still life images of new equipment and clothing are constantly added to the image files.

SPECIALTIES In addition to the above, expanded coverage is found in the following areas. Travel Destinations: Landmarks to activities; children engaged in a variety of outdoor activities at various locations. Small Farms & Farming: The fields to the table, including crops, livestock, farmer’s markets, animal rescue facilities and related subjects. Children.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS California and the Southwest ranging from urban cityscapes and architecture to rural and remote areas. Numerous travel destinations and outdoor sporting locations.

RECENT COVERAGE Fresh fitness and garden images have been added in 2010.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANS Expanding and updating travel destination coverage for Southern California including theme parks, landmarks and current hot spots. Summer destinations include Oregon and several tourist destinations in the central and western United States.

CREDITS Magazines/Newspapers: American Fitness, American Forests, Claremont Courier, Club Business International, Inland Empire, New York Times, News & Observer, Outdoor California, Pet Product News, Raleigh/Durham, Skin Diver, Water Garden News, regular contributor to Hobby Farms. Books: Anchor, Avalon, Capstone Press, Companhia das Letras (Brazil), Doubleday (cover Under the Banner of Heaven), F&W Publications, Harcourt School Publishers, Heinman-Raintree, Human Kinetics Publishing, McGraw-Hill, Prentice Hall, Publications International Ltd., Uitgeverij Prometheus (The Netherlands), UC Press. Advertising/Corporate: California Highway Patrol, The Claremont Club, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Calendars: Audubon, Davey Tree Expert Company.

RELATED CREDENTIALS/SKILLS Provides articles and complete photo/text packages. Articles with accompanying images have appeared in Aqwa, Pet Product News, Water Garden News and Splash. Author text for bimonthly electronic newsletter for Weeks Roses.