The beginnings of Koepnick Photography started back in 1978 with
the first photo sold to a yearbook company in Louisville.
Through the years since 1978, Jim has been an award winning
photojournalist at the Oshkosh Northwestern newspaper and is
currently in his 24th year as Chief Photographer at EAA in
Oshkosh. Jim is considered to be one of
the premier aviation photographers in the world. He is
responsible for much of EAA's air-to-air photography for its
publications, including Sport Aviation magazine and the World of
Flight Calendar. He is also responsible for directing
photographic coverage of EAA AirVenture -Oshkosh.
Koepnick Photography is not limited, however, to only subjects
that fly. Jim is highly recognized for his creative freelance
photography, which includes Weddings, Events,
Commercial photography including merchandise and food,
Automobiles, Sports, Underwater and Travel. He consistently delivers dynamic
breathtaking images that capture a moment in time creating
memories that will be treasured for many years to come.
In addition to 24 years of experience at EAA, which includes
portrait and studio work, events, editorial as well as aerial
work, Jim has had 23 years serving Ripon College for event
functions.
Koepnick’s artistry, skill and experience have
resulted in award-winning images that have been printed in
magazines such as Life, Time, Flying, Men's Journal, People,
Wisconsin Trails and Popular Mechanics. He is a member of
National Press Photographers Association, Wisconsin Imaging
Photographers Association, National Association of Photoshop
Professionals and the International Society of Aviation
Photographers.
His photography has has been a consistent winner of awards
from Aviation Week and Space Technology, Wisconsin Imaging
Photographers Association, American Advertising Federation and
Calendar Marketing Association in recent years. His
photojournalism has received awards from Wisconsin Newspaper
Association, Wisconsin Press Photographers Association and
Inland Press.
Koepnick’s "Hands of Time" photograph of the
Omro, Wisconsin clock tower appeared in the Oshkosh Northwestern
Newspaper in 1980 and gained national exposure when it was
picked up by the Associated Press the following day and
distributed as a reminder of the change from daylight savings
time. Afterwards, it was requested by Life magazine to be used
as their back page feature "Just One More". The photograph was
also showcased in the book Life Classic Photographs, A Personal
Interpretation by John Loengard.
In addition to his astonishing photography,
Koepnick applies his creative and artistic talent to graphic
design and website development. He has developed websites, trade
show banners/graphics and advertisements for personal, business
and non-profit organizations. His graphic design has won first
place awards from the American Advertising Federation.
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