HEY, I'M JAMES.

Give me chocolate, lots of it. Music, and movies, and an epic live band. Give me horses, and dogs, and endless fields. Give me sunshine, and rum, and a sapphire sea. 

I LOVE travelling. We got engaged in Thailand- hopping on fishing boats, and sketchy little seaplanes. We honeymooned in Canada, touring through the Rockies in a rickety RV. 

I just love exploring! Soaking up cultures, experiencing new things. Those hidden-gem restaurants buzzing with locals; “where is this wine from?”, and ”what’ve they got?!” Ordering by pointing, and Google Translate. 

Oh, and I’m a massive softie. I was literally in tears the first wedding I shot! Sat in my car afterwards, absolutely blown away that I got to be a part of something so special. 

And I’ll never take that for granted, you know? How privileged I am to be there- to contribute, and be trusted. To play even a small part in something so big. 




I live in Yorkshire- with my wife Larissa, and our spaniel, Charlie. 

I’m inspired by movement, and the honest in-between. 

The energy of the dancefloor, the chats outside. “It’s been too long!” catch-ups and drinks in the sun. 

Not the group-shot smiles and the poses on the stairs. But the laughter before, and the hugs that follow. 

I’m inspired by travel, and the freedom it brings. That featherlight feeling you wish you could bottle; that walls-down blend of excitement and calm.

I’m inspired by cinema, and the artistry of it. How light reflects emotion, and composition pulls you in. How the way a moment’s caught can make you feel something more. 

And more than anything, I’m inspired by you. Your love story, your humour, your own shade of style. 

That feeling of being home when you’ve found your person. And your depth of connection with the people you love. 

Places I've visited

Travel has shaped how I see people, cultures and stories. These are some of the places that have left their mark on me.

  • Spain
  • italy
  • greEK        ISLANDS
  • cyprus
  • france
  • denmark
  • POLAND
  • hungary
  • IRELAND
  • SCOTLAND
  • WALES
  • MARRAKECH
  • CANADA
  • USA
  • THAILAND

“We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than James. From the very start, he felt like part of our team – down to earth, easy to connect with, and genuinely invested in making our day unforgettable.

James didn’t just photograph the day – he helped shape it. He effortlessly organised the flow, stepped in wherever needed, and brought such a calming presence that instantly put us at ease.

We felt so comfortable in front of the camera – nothing felt staged or awkward. The entire day was filled with laughter, fun, and the most breathtaking scenery.

We truly couldn’t recommend James enough.”

Natalie & Josh
Glencoe, Scotland.

KIND WORDS

It was the end of the night, at a wedding in Leeds. 

I was busying away, taking photos of the venue. The groom was outside, just chilling with a few friends. And his grandfather came out to say goodbye. 

The friends went back inside, and I heard the groom start apologising- for not visiting enough, for not being around. Told him that he loved him, promised to see him more. 

And as I spun around with my camera, they hugged goodbye. 

A few weeks later, the grandfather passed away. And it turns out that hug- that quietly caught photo- was the last time they’d ever see each other. 

That’s why I love what I do. Because I get to take photos that truly matter. Moments that’ll stay with you, and memories that’ll fade. 

Forget smiles into the lens, I want the intimacy after. 

The stories you’ll tell, and the people you love. “That was when…” and “That was them”.