AEI Published

Our members work with some of the top names in the outdoor lifestyle, adventure sport, and travel photography industry. AEI Published is our chance to highlight our member's recent work and give some well-deserved kudos.

Why is this important to you? Because of trust. We know hiring someone new or licensing an image from a smaller agency can feel risky. Let us earn your trust by sharing some of our real world experience. We've done outstanding work for wonderful people, and we'd like to do the same for you.

Kevin Steele wins 1st Place in the APA National Awards for Action

The image below (recently featured in a double-page spread in Men's Journal magazine) just won Kevin first place in the Action category of the American Photographic Artists National Awards.

APA 1st Place National Award for Action, image of a surfer dropping into Rincon Point. Image by Kevin Steele

A big congratulations to Kevin! Learn more at Kevin's blog, People in Motion.

Kevin Steele for Runner's World Magazine

This image of a "Rave Run" is a spread in the December issue of Runner's World Magazine.

Runner's World magazine story about Rave Runs. Image by Kevin Steele

“Rolling, sandy trails thread through the bluffs at Campus Point, located on the grounds of the University of California, Santa Barbara.  The cliffs overlook the Pacific Ocean, where runners often spot dolphins and, depending on the waves, surfers stretching out the late afternoon.  Also, says Dedoes. “It’s a phenomenal place to see a sunset.” Learn more at Kevin's blog, People in Motion.

Sergio Ballivian for National Geographic Adventure Online

The image of Boulder's Front Range was part of a story on the best adventure towns in the USA.

National Geographic Adventure website. Image by Sergio Ballivian

Conveniently located at the base of five of the world’s most impressive slabs of sandstone, the Flatirons, it's no surprise that this town is considered something of a climbing mecca. Boulder residents recognize their town’s potential as an outdoor adventurer’s cloud nine, and have successfully preserved over 36,000 acres (14,569 hectares) of nature preserve and recreational space. Read the full article online.

Kevin Steele for Endless Vacation Magazine

The image of The Frolic Room below was featured in Endless Vacation magazine in a story titled "Landmarks: 10 Classic Bars."

Endless Vacation magazine story Landmarks: 10 Classic Bars. Image by Kevin Steele

The Frolic Room – a landmark dive bar in Hollywood near Hollywood and Vine. Right in front of Gary Cooper’s star on the sidewalk. Charles Bukowski was a regular and it can be seen in the films LA Confidential and The Black Dahlia. Learn more at Kevin's blog, People in Motion.

Kevin Steele for Men's Journal

The image below was licensed as a double-page spread in the October issue of Men's Journal magazine.

Men's Journal Notebook Opener double spread image of a surfer dropping into Rincon Point. Image by Kevin Steele

About dropping in at Rincon Point - "It's the best right-hand point break in California," says Chuck Graham (pictured), adding that the breaks can be anywhere from a quarter- to a half-mile long. "By the end your legs are screaming at you." Learn more at Kevin's blog, People in Motion.

Kevin Steele's Solo Show at Samy's Santa Barbara

Visit www.solsticepeople.com to learn about Kevin's upcoming solo gallery show, the book solstice people, and how he documented the performers and revelers of the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration.

Kevin Steele for National Geographic Adventure

This image is part of an online feature on America's Best Adventure Towns.

Surfing image published on the National Geographic Adventure website for a feature on America's Best Adventure Towns. Image by Kevin Steele

Kevin Steele for ultraRUNNING Magazine

This is one of a series of images published in August issue of ultraRUNNING Magazine.

One of a series of images of runners published by ultraRUNNING Magazine's August issue. Image by Kevin Steele

Kevin Steele wins PDN "Faces" Environmental Portraiture Contest

Featured in the July issue of Photo District News. The image is of the late Kevin Brown, 2500 feet up Yosemite's El Capitan, above the Salathe headwall.

PDN Faces Environmental Portraiture Contest winning image of Kevin Brown climbing Yosemite's El Capitan by Kevin Steele

You can read more about this image at Kevin's blog, People in Motion.

Kevin Steele for GEOmini Magazine

GEOmini launched last Fall in Germany, part of the venerable GEO brand. It’s targeted at children, much like "National Geographic Kids" magazine here in the US. The July issue has a four page spread with six images telling the story of young Arjun. Read more at Kevin's blog, People in Motion.

Four page spread in GEOmini of sea kayaking and active lifestyle images by Kevin Steele

Justin Bailie for National Parks Magazine

The National Parks Conservation Association licensed this image for an upcoming issue of their feature publication, National Parks Magazine.

Whitewater rafting image for National Parks Magazine photographed by Justin Bailie

Look for it in their next issue.

Justin Bailie for United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine

United Airlines licensed this whitewater rafting image for their inflight magazine, Hemispheres.

Whitewater rafting image for United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine photographed by Justin Bailie

View it live at Hemispheres Magazine

Sergio Ballivian for British Airways High Life Magazine

British Airways licensed this sea kayaking shot for their June issue of High Life magazine.

Sea Kayaking for British Airways High Life magazine photographed by Sergio Ballivian

Congrats to Justin on this great image.

Justin Bailie for NYTimes.com

NYTimes.com recently licensed Justin's image of the O.A.R.S. Wilderness Gourmet, whitewater rafting and culinary tour in Oregon.

O.A.R.S. culinary and whitewater rafting trip in Oregon for NYTimes.com photographed by Justin Bailie

Read the full article at the New York Times website.

Justin Bailie for MontBell

MontBell recently licensed two of Justin's images. The first is for Spring/Summer Canoe and Kayak catalog, and the second for the homepage of their website.

Hiking, camping, and sea kayaking for MontBell photographed by Justin Bailie

Check out MontBell's website to see Justin's image in full glory.

Justin Bailie for Men's Journal

Justin has a double-page spread in the May 2010 issue of Men's Journal magazine. Yes, that's two-in-a-row for AEI Members!

Double-page photo from Men's Journal magazine of a hiker traversing a giant redwood tree photographed by Justin Bailie

Congratulation Justin on a wonderful image!

Kevin Steele for Men's Journal

Kevin has a double-page spread in the April 2010 issue of Men's Journal magazine.

Double-page photo from Men's Journal magazine of paddleboarders in the ocean photographed by Kevin Steele

A big round of congratulations to Kevin for this beautiful shot. You can read more about this image at Kevin's blog, People in Motion

Kevin Steele for Parade Magazine

Kevin shot the cover for the March 14th issue of Parade Magazine, featuring pro Bass fisherman Skeet Reese. Parade is America's largest circulation magazine.

Cover photo from Parade magazine of pro Bass fisherman Skeet Reese photographed by Kevin Steele

Congratulations to Kevin for this big catch. Read Kevin's blog, People in Motion to learn more about the process and see more shots from the shoot, or you can read the Parade article online.

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