You need a cheerleader on the day? Someone to pick you up a mcmuffin on the way? I'm your guy
Hey, I'm James. I'm located in a little town called Ramsgate in Kent. We're quite literally surrounded by the sea which is awesome, I had possibly the best childhood because of it.
THE VIBE -
- Caffeine makes me tired. SRLY - a coffee will let me have the BEST nights sleep.
- When the wedding band opens with never too much for the 1000th time I am still in my element
- My favourite movie is Lala Land (masterpiece)
- I love instant photos
- When I got a new drill it was the best day ever
- One morning I decided I wanted a pond and within 12 hours I had a huge ecosystem in my garden for my kids to enjoy
- I currently have 38 tabs open in my browser
TO THE BEGINNING
That's me in my snoopy t shirt, wearing my grans glasses with my trademark lop-sided fringe. Copyright - My dad (maybe...no one remembers who actually took the photo).
You are keen to know what I was like as a kid, I'm sure. Well my old school reports go as far as -
- James is a very sensitive and thoughtful boy.
- If he is to achieve his potential, however, he needs to learn to focus his attention.
- He is capable of good standard of work but often seems unsure of himself and is easily distracted.
- James is a popular member of the class and I have enjoyed having him with me this year.
From night sky into portraits...
Suddenly I didn't have to beg them to smile or pose etc....That NEVER got me results....I'm sure other parents can relate to this. In that, the very fact they used to run away from the camera, and refuse to pose, taught me a very important thing. Not many people enjoy their photo being taken.
So instead of "look at daddy and smile" it was "LET'S GO TO THE BEACH AND EXPLORE" When the boys were toddlers....that's when I was asked to...
From night sky into portraits...
Suddenly I didn't have to beg them to smile or pose etc....That NEVER got me results....I'm sure other parents can relate to this. In that, the very fact they used to run away from the camera, and refuse to pose, taught me a very important thing. Not many people enjoy their photo being taken.
So instead of "look at daddy and smile" it was "LET'S GO TO THE BEACH AND EXPLORE" When the boys were toddlers....that's when I was asked to...
IT'S TIME FOR WEDDINGS!!
Why weddings?? Good question. I actually nearly ran a mile when I was first asked to photograph a wedding. Well, I actually enjoy running alot so maybe that's not the perfect example.
My cousin asked if I'd like to photograph their wedding. I was confused at first why on earth they'd ask me due to me considering myself a night sky photographer, their answer? "We just love the natural photos of your kids, surely you can do the same with adults?"
After watching over 100 youtube videos about how to be a wedding photographer, I said yes, and absolutely nailed their wedding day in Margate.
Hundreds of weddings since, I've realised wedding photography brings out the best of me
Kid's are growing FAST.
