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 Award Winning Photographer @ kirkexploration 

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James Malone Kirkendall is a published award winning photographer, writer & bestselling co-author. Through the lens of his camera he has documented over 50 historic locations alongside AbandonedAR & AbandonedOk. Even as an amateur photographer his work has been included in numerous newspapers & magazines. One of his greatest feats have been co-authoring a #1 new release book called Abandoned Arkansas: An Echo From The Past (2019).​

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What I do

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Architectural   Photography 

With permission I have entered structures that are off  limits to the general public. Locations include former government facilities, jails, hospitals, schools, churches and amusement parks.  I have documented over 50 locations throughout Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma

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Historic Preservation

Through my lens I have documented historic buildings. It doesn't matter if it was built in the 1900s or the late 90s. It is important to have a thorough documentation in case something were to happen to it. This includes neglect, fire, demolition, or natural disaster.

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Nonprofit 

I have been partnered with the Abandoned Atlas Foundation 501(c)(3), which is the parent organization of the websites Abandoned Arkansas , Abandoned Oklahoma, etc.

Awards

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Due to the respect of property owners (or caretakers) privacy please do not ask for their contact information. Any request of this nature will be deleted. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  

Disclaimer: Locations photographed by James Malone Kirkendall were granted permission by the owner, agent, caretaker or representative by direct or indirect agreement. Trespassing is not condoned. It may be unlawful to enter any location premises according to local, state or federal law.

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