About HarganOnLine, and Jim & Kasey Hargan

Jim Hargan, an experienced world traveler who holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in geography, is a freelance photographer and writer specializing in content that celebrates the uniqueness and beauty of individual places. To view his portfolio, click here.

As a full-time professional, Jim strives to provide products that merge seamlessly into a publisher's business practices. His knowledge and expertise with computer databases enables him to customize his text to your publication's needs. His photo/text packages will save your staff time while providing a high-impact product which will involve your readers and increase sales.

Jim maintains an ever-expanding file of stock images (now with over 21,000 photographs), and is available for domestic and foreign assignment projects. We are constantly adding new images to this site's Image Library!

To view Jim's entire online resume, click here.

Past & Present Publishing Projects

Jim Hargan has been providing high-quality photography and photo/text packages to the travel publishing industry since 1994.

Jim is the sole photographer for Fodor's/Random House's Compass American Guide to North Carolina, now entering its fourth edition since 1998.

He is both writer and photographer for a travel guide to The Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains for W.W. Norton's Countryman Press imprint (now in its second edition since 2002), and has recently produced a companion volume, a guide to the Shenandoah Valley and the Mountains of the Virginias, published in 2005.

Jim is a regular contributor to British Heritage magazine, to date having provided forty photo/text packages of historic travel in Great Britain.

Other clients include: National Geographic Adventure, Coastal Carolina Press, Holt Rinehart & Winston, Harcourt, Prentice Hall, Houghton Mifflin, The New York Times, National Geographic Books, American Heritage, Conde Nast Traveler, Field & Stream, Power & Motoryacht, Endless Vacation, Blue Ridge Country, various Reiman magazines, Farcountry Press, Cherbo Publishing, Steward Communications (Japan), Backpacker, and Our State.

About Kasey Hargan — Agent, Manager, and Novelist

Kasey Hargan is Jim's agent and special projects manager. With many years experience in media and marketing, she will work with you to find the perfect stock image, arrange an assignment shoot or assist you with a customized photo/text package.

Kasey's novels take a human and humorous look at life, with strong characters you will recognize from daily life. Her latest novel is Chris-Anthem.

Cover of the book, "North Carolina (3rd Ed)", by Shiela Turnage with photos by Jim Hargan; published by Compass American (Fodors), 2002
Cover of the book, "North Carolina (3rd Ed)", by Shiela Turnage with photos by Jim Hargan; published by Compass American (Fodors), 2002
Cover of the book, "The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains: An Explorers Guide, 2nd Edition", by Jim Hargan; published by Countryman Press (WW Norton), Apr 2005
Cover of the book, "The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains: An Explorers Guide, 2nd Edition", by Jim Hargan; published by Countryman Press (WW Norton), Apr 2005
Cover of the book, "The Shenandoah Valley and the Mountains of the Virginias: An Explorers Guide", by Jim Hargan; published by Countryman Press, Apr 2005
Cover of the book, "The Shenandoah Valley and the Mountains of the Virginias: An Explorers Guide", by Jim Hargan; published by Countryman Press, Apr 2005
Cover of the magazine, "British Heritage" (May 2004), featuring cover photo and story by Jim Hargan, "Leeds: Castle of Queens"
Cover of the magazine, "British Heritage" (May 2004), featuring cover photo and story by Jim Hargan, "Leeds: Castle of Queens"
 
Self-portrait of photographer and writer Jim Hargan. Location: NC, Watauga County, Beech Mountain Area, Buckeye Creek Park. [ref. to #235.400]
Self-portrait of photographer and writer Jim Hargan. Location: NC, Watauga County, Beech Mountain Area, Buckeye Creek Park. [ref. to #235.400]
Portrait of Kasey Hargan by a waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, by Jim Hargan
Portrait of Kasey Hargan by a waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, by Jim Hargan
Cover of book, "Chris-Anthem: A Novella", by Mona Télor (Kasey Hargan), 1st Edition
Cover of book, "Chris-Anthem: A Novella", by Mona Télor (pen name of Kasey Hargan), 1st Edition
Color pencil sketch of girl in pigtails reading a book, by Kasey Hargan.
Color pencil sketch of girl in pigtails reading a book, by Kasey Hargan.
 
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