BIO
James is an artist who works in a variety of photographic and video mediums. His love of tactile alternative photographic processes has led him to the cyanotype and wet plate collodion mediums. Creating work with your hands using old cameras, semi-dangerous chemicals, and old film stock attracted James to these vintage art processes. There’s just something that you cannot reproduce any other way than to do it using the old alternative photographic processes. That being said, when digital cameras and high definition cinema cameras are needed, James moves fluidly into all of still and cinema’s high tech gear. Give him an old 8’x10’ camera or a RED/ARRI 8k camera, and he’s at home in either situation.
James sees working with people and portraiture as the glue that binds all of his work together. Being able to bring out someone’s authentic self, whether as a still portrait, or in motion, is the key to creating meaningful work.
Whether it’s directing or DPing a film set, shooting stills for a major brand, or working on a personal project, James puts his all into each endeavor.
Over the years, James has built up a formidable team of talented artists around him in Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe, and Set Design. It’s no secret that his success has been built by combining the talents of many to help create great work.
“Some people never get to experience doing what they love for a living. I feel lucky to have done so and that I continue to enjoy using my skills to create art every day”.
His Studio is located in the fashionable Hudson Yards Neighborhood on the edge of Hells Kitchen. The Building was built in 1910 and was originally a Carriage House for horses. He has filled it with select pieces of midcentury modern furniture and equipped it with the latest digital capture equipment and lighting systems. You can see his studio here: HUDSON YARDS LOFT
Clients:
CINCORO Tequila
Helena Rubenstein
Covergirl
Amway
MATRIX
DARK & LOVELY
CERAVE’
CONAIR
Kensie
PALM BAY International
Macy’s
Tommy Hilfiger
Bandujo Advertising
NYC Department of Health
Norman Ambrose
World Wrestling Entertainment
Jordache
Halston
Mac + Jac
Modelo Especial
Crown Imports
Hennessy
Finesse
Danskin
Nina McLemore
Rainforest Outerwear
Revolucion Advertising Agency
Evins Communications
St. Martins Press
Sharper Image
Magazines:
VOGUE Czechoslovakia
Marie Claire
Elle
GQ Style TW
Women's Running Magazine
Absurde Magazine
Zink Magazine
Vegas Magazine
Ocean Drive en Espanol
Dress to Kill Magazine
Aventura Magazine
Bal Harbour Magazine
Palm Beach Illustrated
U.S. Polo International
Florida International Magazine
Dorian Magazine
Dark Beauty Magazine