What is Outdoor Studios Photography?

At Outdoor Studios Photography, I don't like to put myself into a box, but if I had to, I would consider myself to be a "Lifestyle and Photojournalism Photographer".

Lifestyle Photography is photography re-creating "real" life situations in controlled settings. Lifestyle photography is one of the most popular and consistent types of photography in the market today. Types of photography that fit into this category would be Wildlife, Nature, Landscapes, Special Events and Portraitures; there are also many commercial applications including magazine editorials, corporate portraitures, and product advertising.

Photojournalism or "Street Photography" is a particular form of journalism that creates images in order to tell a story. Photojournalism is distinguished from other close branches of photography by the qualities of: Timeliness — the images have meaning in the context of a recently published record of events, Objectivity — the situation implied by the images is a fair and accurate representation of the events they depict in both content and tone, as well as narrative — the images combine photographic elements to show relatable facts to the viewer or reader on a cultural level clearly outlining the accompanying story.

My objective to you is simple: to tell your story...

About Chris Sgaraglino

Chris Sgaraglino, with roots as a wildlife and nature photographer has been capturing images since getting his first camera body in 2000, specializing in his exquisite work in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. He is noted for his creativity in the field; not only in composition and lighting, but also in his use of equipment, blinds, and knowledge of animal behavior.

"My photography has come from my love of the great outdoors and exploring Colorado (and other mountain ranges) with my horses. I have been shooting outdoors and lifestyle photography since 2000 with 35mm film and converted to digital in 2005. I feel that bringing God's creations to light is one way I can repay Him for allowing me the pleasure to get into His country; where most cannot."

"My work is a tribute to Him!"

Chris' passion for photography is life-long. For more than four decades he has been exploring the Great Outdoors from Coast-to-Coast by hiking, biking, rafting, and on horseback. The conditions under which Chris works are often daunting: he climbs 4 to 5000 feet into the Colorado Wilderness where few men travel and even fewer photograph these endangered and protected lands. He treks for miles through the rugged forest to photograph herds of Rocky Mountain Elk and Big Horn Sheep. He'll spend days in a blind to photograph these majestic creatures. Chris does not view such circumstances as a hardship, being up close to wildlife in its natural environment is what he loves. Along with his son & wife, his images and the possibility of inspiring people to care about horses, hunting, wildlife and the protecting of the land are what matter to him most.

"I hope that my view of life outdoors will inspire you and your children to get outdoors and enjoy what God has blessed us with!"

Chris Sgaraglino
chris@outdootstuios.net

For more information about commissioning Chris or using his photography, please call 719-884-1337

My Equipment

Cameras: Nikon D700 FX and D80 DX digital bodies

Lenses: All of the items below are made by Nikon / Nikkor
20mm f/2.8D AF
24mm f/2.8D AF
50mm f/2.8D AF
60mm f/2.8D AF Micro
85mm f/1.8D AF
180mm f/2.8D ED AF
300mm f/4D ED AF
80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF
18-200mm AF-S DX VR f3.5-5.6 G IF-ED

Video & Sound:
Sony HVR-A1U 1080i HDV Camcorder
Raynox .7x Wide-angle
Audio-Technica R100x Dual Channel Wireless Receiver
Audio-Technica T101x Wireless Transmitter
Tram TR50BML Lapel Microphone
Audix OM2 Handheld Microphone
Sony ECM-NV1 Shotgun Microphone
Britek 600/300 Halogens w/SoftBox
Zoom H2 Field Recorder

Flash & Strobes:
Nikon SB-900 Speedlights
Nikon SB-800 Speedlights
Nikon SB-600 Speedlight
SU-800 Speedlight Commander
Sekonic L508 Zoom Meter
FX4 Better Beemer
Honl Light Modifiers
Wescott Softboxes & Umbrellas
Lumiquest Softboxes

Tripods & Heads: Gitzo, Kirk, Slik, Manfroto, Giottos
Lighting Stands: Bogen & Smith-Vistor

Filters:
The Cokin P Filter System
Cokin Neutral Density Grads: One, Two and Three-Stop Soft-Edged
Cokin Neutral Density Two and Three-Stop
Cokin Creative Filters
Hoya & Tiffen Circular Polarizers

Other Gear:
MB-D10 Battery Grip
CowboyStudio Pro Protable Backdrop System
Kenko Teleplus "DG" 1.5x AF Teleconverter
Quantaray 2x teleconverter
Hyperdisk 40gb portable drive.
Think Tank Camera Cases

Professional Photographers of America

Proud member of Professional Photographers of America

My Publications

Mountain Memories

The photos in this book were taken during a trip to The Harmel's Ranch Resort in Almont, Colorado. This book is a combination of my photographs of the Gunnison National Forest, including the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area and areas in and around Crested Butte, Colorado.

This book is dedicated to the Roberts Family, Amie & Mark Anderson and the staff at Harmel's Ranch Resort for providing us the opportunity to build lifelong memories with our family and especially with our children. It truly is a blessing calling you friends. (Low-res preview the book)

Tired of that Mini-Van Hunting Rig?

As I walk out my front door and look into the driveway, I hear myself say it once again, “I am tired of taking the mini-van Elk hunting!”

Among other specifics, successful bowhunting for Elk requires solid and sound equipment. Vital to that equipment list is a good vehicle. The ability to carry hunting and camping gear to your favorite hunting spot, getting your harvested animal to the processor, getting in and out of the woods after a long hunt in a good solid truck just seems to top off the week spent there. (Read the full article.)

Hunting Wild Hogs in Colorado

I'm sitting at my desk finishing up with the morning's JOAD and listening to the background chatter, I hear a group of guys that had just come back from hunting wild boar talking about the hunt. The confusing part was that they never left Colorado? No, I am not currently familiar with any wild boars running around in Colorado, and the outfitters in Colorado usually head off to Texas for their hunts. (Read the full article.)

Some sounds from the great outdoors!