Chris Bickford is a photographer headquartered on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. His work has been featured in National Geographic Traveler, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, Vision Magazine, Surfing Magazine, and various other regional, national, and international publications. After over a decade of wandering the country playing music, a stint at graduate school… Continue reading chris bickford photography
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benny crum’s lucky shot
Benny Crum is a photographer and lives on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Growing up here he’s become quite fond of the ocean. He’d like to think of himself as an observant individual with a peculiar view of the world. He believes that translates well into photography and helps him create visually fresh and… Continue reading benny crum’s lucky shot
jennette’s pier wins with wedding couples!
Big shout out to our friends over at Jennette’s Pier, for winning the coveted Couples’ Choice Award from Wedding Wire. The Outer Banks are a top wedding destination and this pier is so gorgeous, we think it’s a match made in heaven for creative couples! BY JENNETTE’S STAFF “WeddingWire, one of the nation’s leading online wedding marketplaces, has… Continue reading jennette’s pier wins with wedding couples!
trash attack in kdh on march 21st!
Who doesn’t love a clean town? We especially love this adorable video created by the Town of Kill Devil Hills about the upcoming Trash Attack and Poster Contest! “On March 21, the Town of Kill Devil Hills hosts its second annual Trash Attack. During this event residents and visitors come together to help tidy up… Continue reading trash attack in kdh on march 21st!
pinterest mogul and crew rescued off OBX
It’s no secret that the Atlantic ocean can be a dangerous place. This weekend that became abundantly clear to the folks on the Rainmaker, who were lucky to be airlifted off their $2.5 million dollar catamaran that was suffering from a broken mast. This article in The Island Free Press shares the dramatic details of the rescue.… Continue reading pinterest mogul and crew rescued off OBX
flight of the butterfly rays | russell blackwood
This sweet little video was shot freediving the shoreline of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on a rare day of clear water. Russell Blackwood is an internationally published freediving underwater photographer who has lived on (and under) the waters of Hatteras Island for nearly 40 years. His images have appeared in Hawaii Skindiver, International Freediving, Surfer’s Journal,… Continue reading flight of the butterfly rays | russell blackwood
digging for second-hand gold on the obx
If you love old stuff that has been given new life, you are going to love all the shops popping up on the OBX featuring interesting pieces, many repurposed so artfully you find yourself saying “How did they think of that?” This great blog post over on the Village Realty website lists many (but not all)… Continue reading digging for second-hand gold on the obx
even on ocracoke, things can change
Ocracoke Island life can seem like you’ve taken a small step back in time. But change has come to the island, as the Hispanic folks who came to work have stayed and started their own Ocracoke families and businesses. Jeff Hampton, writing for The Virginian-Pilot introduces us to a few of the newer residents who are shifting… Continue reading even on ocracoke, things can change
behind the lens with matt lusk
I don’t know about you, but I tend to watch the surf action safely from the beach. So, I am grateful for surf photogs like Matt Lusk for going out into the lineup and getting those great shots that make you feel like you paddled out! And who better to write this piece in the North Beach… Continue reading behind the lens with matt lusk
local author sets latest book on ocracoke
Author and Ocracoke resident Pat Garber has rolled a bit of everything into her latest book according to Irene Nolan of the Island Free Press. Combining a delightful story with an artist’s eye for life on the Island, “Paws and Tales” is a wonderful read and a great introduction to Ocracoke. “Ocracoke author Pat Garber’s newest… Continue reading local author sets latest book on ocracoke