James is a northern-based camera operator and director of photography whose images help shape authentic stories for broadcast television, documentaries, corporate communications and online branded content. He trained at the BBC, Arri Academy and National Film and Television School and possesses years of experience as a combat camera operator in the Royal Air Force, training at the Defense School of Photography, RAF Cosford. James was among the first British Society of Cinetmapgrapher mentorship graduates, mentored by a high-level Oscar-winning BSC member. Now an industry veteran, James has over a decade of international production experience in the USA, Europe and Asia. Because of this, he carries a US I Media Visa with US Global Entry for his frequent work in the States. He has directed two award-winning feature documentaries and a collection of shorts on subjects close to his heart; this includes working with incredible partners such as The Royal Northern Sinfonia and Ilford Photo. A creative problem solver at heart, his happy place is developing a project's visual identity through a considered approach to composition and lighting. He strives to support colleagues with artistic, technical and logistical decision-making - an eye pressed into the viewfinder, creating work that matters with people who care.