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Jim Koepnick
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Jim Koepnick is one of the leading aviation photographers today, photographing for Cirrus Aircraft, Flying Magazine, Plane and Pilot, Air and Space Smithsonian, AOPA and EAA. He also shoots for the USA Today Network - Wisconsin in the Oshkosh area, specializing in sports and action. His freelance clients include Ripon College, AACD and Our Wisconsin Magazine. Previously, Jim was Chief Photographer at the Experimental Aviation Association for 28 years. In that role, he photographed over 1000 aircraft while on air-to-air missions and supplied over 500 cover images for EAA Publications. His photography has been a consistent winner of awards from Aviation Week and Space Technology, Wisconsin Imaging Photographers Association, American Advertising Federation and Calendar Marketing Association. His photojournalism has received awards from Wisconsin Newspaper Association, Wisconsin Press Photographers Association and Inland Press.

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Creating Cinemagraphs In-Camera with the SIGMA fp

As a photographer, I’ve always tried to capture that special moment in time when I take a still image. But there are times I envy the videographer that can actually make that one moment come alive on the screen. Motion adds excitement and energy to the moment.

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Photographing the Essential Workers of Main Street, USA

While the “closed” sign appears in almost every business window in my area, there are those that continue to do what they have to do, because they have to do it. Essential workers… essential people.

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Elevating Take-Out Dinner Photos to Support Local Restaurants

Photographer Jim Koepnick is supporting local restaurants by showcasing their take-out dinner offerings in his home’s kitchen/photo studio.

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SIGMA fp for Still Photography: First Impressions

Sigma Pro Jim Koepnick gives his first impression of the new Sigma fp through portrait, street, sports, and avation photography.

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SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Lens for Air Show Photography

SIGMA Ambassador Jim Koepnick is no stranger to air shows, and the lens that’s always by his side is the SIGMA 60-600mm DG OS HSM | Sports

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A Fresh Take on Spring Flowers with the Sigma 14mm F1.8 | Art lens

A fresh take on blooming tulips by Sigma Pro Jim Koepnick shot with the 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art lens.

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Sigma Art lenses for Sony E-Mount: Hands-On Report

A hands-on review of Sigma Art lenses in native Sony E-Mount by Sigma Pro Jim Koepnick.

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SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary E mount Lens Review

There are many awards and praises that can be given to an outstanding lens. The biggest one I can give is keep that lens mounted on my camera and use it every day. The new SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN…

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The SIGMA 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary for Aviation Photography

Great airshow tips with the new Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 C lens from Sigma Pro Jim Koepnick!

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The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art is a must for your camera bag.

The Sigma 24-70 f2.8 Art lens is now in my camera bag for all future assignments. It’s razor sharp, it’s fast to focus and it’s got Optical Stabilization.