Author Archives: Chris Machian

About Chris Machian

I was born in Omaha, graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a journalism degree in 2004 and have spent most of my life here. I was a photo intern with the Omaha World-Herald in 2003 and had various roles with the company before becoming a staff photographer. I love to shoot UNO hockey and last year placed video and still cameras inside the goal to provide our readers with another unique perspective. My goal is to use available technology in ways that help our readers understand the stories we cover. For instance, in 2011 I used Gigapan technology to provide a wide view of flooded areas while allowing users to zoom in on the smaller details. My love of this job extends beyond disasters and sporting events; I also enjoy covering the events that help define Omaha's cultural landscape.

In honor of Mother’s Day, cute baby animals

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Chris Machian

In the spirit of Mother’s Day on Sunday, here’s a look at some of our favorite mother/offspring shots from the Henry Doorly Zoo. See even more cuteness in our baby animal photo gallery.   Yes, we’re talking Mother’s Day, but … Continue reading →

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Week in Pictures: Hockey battles on ice, Chinese Cultural Fair

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Chris Machian

In unusually warm temperatures, two hockey games are played at TD Ameritrade Park; the Chinese Cultural Fair educates at UNMC’s Durham Research Center; and we follow a woman as she goes through and recovers from bariatric surgery in the World-Herald Week in Pictures: Feb. 4-10, 2013. Continue reading →

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Week in Pictures: Omaha welcomes the new year, lion cubs

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Chris Machian

Omaha celebrates the start of 2013, the Huskers lose to Georgia in the Capital One Bowl and lion cubs attract visitors to the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in the World-Herald Week in Pictures: Dec. 31, 2012 – Jan. 6, 2013. See last … Continue reading →

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Put some pop in your fireworks photos

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Chris Machian

I recently photographed Omaha’s New Year’s Eve fireworks for the second year in a row. I also did the Fourth of July fireworks for the past few years. I love shooting the shows, and I thought I could pass along … Continue reading →

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2012 OWH Year in Pictures – Chris Machian

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Chris Machian

See the entire photo showcase: 2012 OWH Year in Pictures – Chris Machian The past year seemed to fly by for me. It feels like I just did my 2011 Year in Pictures post. I always panic that I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Week in Pictures: An Omaha teen’s life is cut short; Nebraska rallies to defeat Michigan State

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Chris Machian

Benson High School mourns the death of a 16-year-old student, the elections draw near and Nebraska once again overcomes a double-digit deficit to win in The World-Herald Week in Pictures: Oct. 29 to Nov. 4, 2012. Continue reading →

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Looking back at the 2012 College World Series

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Chris Machian

World-Herald photographers share their thoughts and experiences from the 2012 College World Series in Omaha. Continue reading →

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Week in Pictures: A fatal crash among daily life in the Midlands

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Chris Machian

A mother dies in a tragic collision, but life continues with Omaha rugby and Iowa piglets in the World-Herald Week in Pictures: April 23-29, 2012. Continue reading →

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Week in Pictures: Storms hit Nebraska and Iowa; NU spring game canceled

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Chris Machian

The signs of spring are all around us as tornados touch down in Nebraska and Iowa, canceling the Huskers’ spring game. Continue reading →

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The challenges of shooting rock ‘n’ roll

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Chris Machian

Chris Machian details some of the ups and downs – mostly ups — of shooting concerts. Continue reading →

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