This section explains the nature of our business, featuring the place-oriented photography and text of Jim Hargan. It also tells you a bit about Jim.
"We" — the staff of HarganOnline — consists of Jim Hargan and Kasey Hargan. Jim does the photography and computer programming, and writes articles and books about places. Kasey writes novels and articles, and is in charge of special projects and marketing. This is our full-time business, and you can rely on finding one or the other of us in the office (or at least on the phone) any time you call.
Here at HarganOnline, we provide content (photographs and text) about places for publishers. Jim specializes in places, and the things that make each place unique and interesting. He is a full-time photographer and writer with a background in geography. His credits include three books, three dozen articles, and hundreds of photo publications with major book and magazine publishers.

![]() 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. I wrote and photographed this guide book in 2000, creating custom software to manage the complex organization. It's now in its second edition. More on guide books |
![]() Cover of the book, "North Carolina (3rd Ed)", by Shiela Turnage with photos by Jim Hargan; published by Compass American (Fodors), 2002 I supplied the cover and 147 interior images in this title in Fodor's prestige guide series. You can use it as a North Carolina image sourcebook, as I retain full control of all photos. |
![]() Cover of the magazine, "British Heritage" (May 2004), featuring cover photo and story by Jim Hargan, "Leeds: Castle of Queens" My travel articles include 33 photo-text packages on travel in England, Scotland, and Wales. In the process, I've gathered a library of 5,000 images. More about travel articles |
![]() Cover of the magazine, "Our State" (Jan 1997), featuring cover photo of a potter's studio by Jim Hargan My photos and articles have appeared in dozens of other magazines, newspapers, and books, including the New York Times and National Geographic Adventure Magazine. This cover from 1997 remains one of my favorite ambient light interiors. |