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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: Along came a spider: By Nick Krug; October 14, 2011; It’s the season for creepy crawlies. Here’s how to shoot them before you squish them.
Behind the Lens: A few tips on rephotographing: By Nick Krug; August 7, 2011; We’re getting reader submissions for the Dear Lawrence project. Here are some tips to make your submitted photos even better.
Dear Lawrence: Tips for re-photographing: By Nick Krug; August 4, 2011; Quite a few really nice submissions for the Dear Lawrence Project have come in thus far and it’s easy to tell that people are having fun with it. After the last several weeks of shooting I’ve come across a few helpful tips and suggestions after my own bouts of frustration and error.
Introducing the Dear Lawrence community photo project: We need your help!: Entries accepted through August 15; By Nick Krug; July 13, 2011; A few weeks back I was scrolling through Facebook and came across a link to the Dear Photograph project which was shared by several of my friends. If you haven’t seen it yet, go to dearphotograph.com. It’s worth a long look. What it involves is people bringing old photographs to the exact locations where they were initially shot however many years ago. Then, quite literally, they are shooting pictures of the old pictures in the same locations as they exist today.
Sankey Rodeo School in Rose Hill teaches the details and dangers of bull riding, bullfighting: By Shaun Hittle & Nick Krug; June 17, 2011; Visitors to Bud Sankey’s ranch, tucked away in the small Kansas town of Rose Hill, are greeted by a bizarre mixture of warnings and welcomes. “Is there life after death? Trespass here and find out,” reads one sign.
Behind the Lens: A bang-up job: By Nick Krug; March 27, 2011; Sideline photography is its own contact sport.
KU celebrates Pharmacy School’s 125th anniversary with new building: By Nick Krug; October 23, 2010; Kansas University celebrated its School of Pharmacy’s 125th anniversary with speakers, a reception and a brand new building that will take the school to its next birthday and beyond.
Behind the Lens: The curse of the shadow(er): By Nick Krug; October 10, 2010; Whenever I get news that I will have a job shadower for the day, a little part of me sighs with uneasiness.
Behind the lens: Nature livened up with the passage of time: By Nick Krug; September 5, 2010; Photographing nature, in the traditional sense of the word, isn’t my strong suit, nor is it something I set out to do specifically. Whenever I make it the focus of an image, it’s usually because I have nothing better to do while waiting for some other person or thing to happen upon that natural setting.
Behind the Lens: New photograph not altered: By Nick Krug; June 27, 2010; Every once in a while, a photographer will shoot an image that raises more questions than it answers.

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Recent photos

Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor celebrates a bucket against Oklahoma State during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor drives around Oklahoma State forward Le'Bryan Nash during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor pulls up for a three over Oklahoma State defender Markel Brown and teammate Kevin Young during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas center Jeff Withey looks to the bucket as he is defended by Oklahoma State players Markel Brown (22) and Michael Cobbins during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor passes through a trap by Oklahoma State defenders Markel Brown, left, and Brian Williams during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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