The Artist's

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Welcome to DE Grabenstein Photography!

Capturing the Master’s Artwork Through My Lens

In my eyes, the camera is more than a tool — it’s a bridge

between what we see and what we feel. It allows me to capture

the awe‑inspiring artwork of the master painter... Mother Nature,

and share glimpses of a world that suggest heaven,

may in fact exist.

Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, my passion for photography

began at age 12, when I wore out my first 35mm SLR —

a Vivitar XV‑1 — chasing light and moments. From the days

of film and darkrooms to the precision of modern DSLRs and

digital processing, I’ve photographed everything from sports

and senior portraits to abstracts and pets. Over time,

I discovered where my true gift and deepest love reside:

landscape and architectural photography. I thrive on composition,

light, and the art of bending certain rules to create images that

are both striking and soulful. I invite you to see the world as I

see it — through a lens that seeks beauty, balance,

and meaning in every frame.

Best wishes, DE Grabenstein


EQUIPMENT

Besides my first camera, a Vivitar XV-1 35mm film camera,

I exclusively use Nikon camera bodies...the D80, D90, D7200

[which fell out of my Jeep and well doesn't like to focus

anymore, D7500 and my main... D500.  With these cameras,

I use a mix of lens from Nikor, Sigma and Tameron,

including....200-600mm, 60-200mm, 17-35mm, 10-20mm, 8mm

spherical ultra-wide angle, 18-200mm [great for a walk around

lens], a 35mm prime that I use with my panoramic rig. 

Along with tripods, sandbags, filters and tools...when all packed

up it all weighs nearly 150lbs... quite the load!

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CLIENTS

-City of Lincoln

-Cornhusker Bank of Lincoln & Omaha

-Spa at Bryan LifePointe

-Lincoln Surgical Hospital

-MoMo's Pizzeria & Ristorante

-Columbus Community Hospital

-CSS Farms

-Gana Trucking

-Blake Builders

-First Nebraska Bank

-Nebraska Public Power District

-Black Hills Surgical Hospital

-Saunders County Medical Center

-Ayars & Ayars

-Scooters Coffee House

-Hawkins Construction

-Ahrens Construction

-State of Nebraska

CLIENTS

-City of Lincoln

-Cornhusker Bank of Lincoln & Omaha

-Spa at Bryan LifePointe

-Lincoln Surgical Hospital

-MoMo's Pizzeria & Ristorante

-Columbus Community Hospital

-CSS Farms

-Gana Trucking

-Blake Builders