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Nick Krug (Photographer)

I've been a staff photographer at the Lawrence Journal-World since the summer of 2005. My love for photojournalism was cultivated in college with long hours spent at the University Daily Kansan. Fresh out of school I spent a year as a contract photographer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before taking a job as a staffer for the Topeka Capital Journal where I spent the next three years. Although I primarily work with still photography, my duties at the JW include covering news, features and sports with the use of still images, video and audio clips. A few highlights from the last few years have been covering the 2008 NCAA championship run as well as the Orange Bowl victory. I feel fortunate to work with such a knowledgeable and hard-working staff.

Recent stories

Behind the Lens: ‘Chimping’ a photography faux pas
April 28, 2013
Chimping is the aptly named industry term for when a photographer takes a picture and immediately refers to the LCD screen on his or her digital camera for the instant gratification that only it could provide.
Behind the Lens: Remotes help you be in 2 places at once
March 3, 2013
It always seems as though referees pass in front of the photographers right when players like Ben McLemore are milliseconds away from completely “posterizing” a helpless defender. The result is a view of a tremendous play obscured behind the backside of the game official.
Behind the Lens: Lights can help separate photo subject, background
August 26, 2012
I’ve talked before about visual style and how each Journal-World photographer gravitates toward creating a particular look in the photos we create.
Behind the Lens: Stuck in a photo rut
July 7, 2012
Several readers have commented to me before that they can often pick with a great success rate which Journal-World photographer shot a particular photo on a given day without looking at the credit.
Behind the Lens: Dear Lawrence Project redux
June 16, 2012
Not so fast if you were thinking about putting away that shoebox of old photos.
Behind the Lens: Phone apps don’t lessen journalistic credibility
June 2, 2012
For anyone who thought the whole funky, camera app craze was just a fad, the April sale of Instagram to Facebook for about a billion smackaroos may suggest otherwise.
Behind the Lens: Camera tempts subjects to break the fourth wall
May 12, 2012
In news-gathering situations, most photographers make a conscious effort not to allow their presence to influence the events around them.
Behind the Lens: Final thoughts on the Final Four
April 15, 2012
The NCAA Tournament, and more specifically the Final Four, can be regimented to the point of peculiarity.
Behind the Lens: A photographer’s notes from the postgame scrum
April 1, 2012
If you had the chance to catch the postgame celebration following the Jayhawks’ 80-67 victory over North Carolina, you probably saw the team pour onto the floor in celebration after the buzzer.
Behind the Lens: Photographers sum up KU’s big win against Missouri in photos
March 4, 2012
Journal-World photographers Richard Gwin, Nick Krug and I all photographed the Kansas University basketball game against Missouri on Feb. 25.

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Recent photos

Hillcrest School first grader teacher Jenny Wilk, left, and fifth-grade teacher Denise Johnson show their excitement for McAdoo after it was announced that he was the recipient of the 2013 Bob's Award. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

Hillcrest School kindergarten teacher Ryan McAdoo flashes a big smile while receiving a hug from his sister Molly Oehlert, Shawnee after being presented with the Lawrence Schools Foundation Bob's Award in the form of a $10 thousand check during an all-school assembly, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in the gymnasium. The award is presented annually to one teacher in the 497 school district, who exemplifies excellence in teaching skills and dedication to individual student achievement. Also pictured are McAdoo's niece, Samantha Oehlert, 2, his nephew Ben Oehlert, 6, and Lawrence Schools Foundation Board of Trustees president Martin Moore. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

Lawrence High graduate Montana Locke and his aunt, Traci McWaters show a little leg for a photo with friends following the 2013 commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Lawrence High School. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

Lawrence High graduate Sydney Watson excitedly runs to her friend, Keeli Billings, a sophomore at LHS following the 2013 commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Lawrence High School. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

Lawrence High graduate Rachel Scrivner hugs her friend Matt Rood following the 2013 commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Lawrence High School. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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