SHOOT: The Associated Press: Oil prices spike close to $139 after OPEC comment

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Although Nick van der Leek has a background in economics, brand management and statistical analysis, for the past 5 years he has committed himself to his true passion - freelance photojournalism. He loves the combination of writing, which is inner-directed, and photography, which provides a sense of creative balance. Nick is a very prolific and versatile photojournalist with a client portfolio that includes Mercedes Benz, Harmony Gold, SKA, The Free State Provincial Government, The Blue Train and many others. Nick has written for an incredible portfolio of magazines, from sport (Ironman, Bicycling, Cycling Weekly, Tour de France magazine) to travel (Country Life, Go!, Getaway, South, Franschhoek Style) to high brow publications focused on IT, and economics (Financial Mail, Brainstorm, ABSA Capital magazine). He has photographed and/or interviewed numerous experts and celebrities, including Morgan Freeman, Miss World 2009, Gavin Hood, Cameron van der Burgh, Professor Tim Noakes, Ronnie Apteker, Derick Joubert and more. Nick has a broad range of interests, including travel writing, fashion and landscape photography, nutrition, finance and sports. His pursuit of insights is based on finding ways to inspire better, healthier and more meaningful living. He continues to investigate the divisive issue of fracking (a potential gamechanger in SA, but also a potential disaster), whilst maintaining regular contributions to Country Life, CAR and AbouTime magazines. Nick is also researching a non fiction novel on beliefs (WHY WE BELIEVE) and gradually developing a fictional swords and sandals science fiction story set in Scotland (BLOODLINE). To book a shoot, or share YOUR story, contact Nick at 084 44 11 4491 or email nickvanderleek[AT]gmail[DOT]com. You can also find him on Facebook.

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About Me

Hi, thanks for coming. I am freelance photojournalist based in Bloemfontein, South Africa. I cover a wide range, from economics to travel, from nature to political analysis.

My work has been published in most of South Africa's mainstream magazines and newspapers, including Car, NewsNow, Men's Health, Bicycling, Brainstorm, Financial Mail, Getaway, go!, Shape, Leisure Wheels, TriathleteSA, AboutTime as well as the Sunday Times,The Times, Free State Times, Saturday Argus,Independent on Sunday, City Press, Sowetan and others.

I have interviewed Morgan Freeman, Wolverine director Gavin Hood, Raynard Tissink, James Cunnama, Johan Botha, Prof. Tim Noakes, world champion breast stroker Cameron van der Burgh [for Sports Illustrated] and 2009 Miss World, from Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino and various CEO's, CIO's and industry experts.

I have more articles imminent in COUNTRY LIFE, Men's Health and Brainstorm magazines. I have also been published on MONEYWEB, News24.com, OhMyNews, SAMen.co.za, Dispatch, Bicycling.co.za and in print titles including the Sunday Times, Sunday Independent, Rapport, the Weekend Post, The Times, Cape Times, Sowetan, Financial Mail, Go!, Leisure Wheels, Ride, True Love, Shape, Biophile and Heartland magazine.

I've worked (or freelanced) at the following companies: Free State Provincial Government (Premier's Office), Mail & Guardian, Harmony Gold Mine, AVUSA Media Ltd, Quintiles, Brebner Secondary School, The Jupiter Drawing Room CT, PWC, AXXA Sunlife, Hargreaves Lansdowne, AT&T, Mail on Sunday. I have taught ESL in South Korea and Economics in South Africa, done an Ironman, climbed Kili and am presently training for a half Ironman in East London, learning to surf and working on a manuscript set in Scotland. I am always available for hire as a freelance photographer or writer.

To find out more, go here.

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Friday, June 27, 2008

The Associated Press: Oil prices spike close to $139 after OPEC comment

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