The Man behind the camera

Where it all began

When I was young, my grandfather, Robert O. James (a.k.a. Bob), introduced me to the world of photography. He was a photographer, a lover of jazz music, and a major influence in my life. He nicknamed me "the professor" because of my thirst of knowledge and his belief that you should always equip yourself with education, because it is the key to success and a better life. Spending time with him grew my passion for curiosity, my observation skills, and my desire to use photography as an outlet to share my perspective of the world.

In high school I began carrying a camera with me everywhere I went; capturing moments with friends, family, and milestones in my life. I learned to capture the essence of the moment and the emotion behind it. Later in life I practiced street photography and learned the beauty of taking candid shots as a fly on a wall, letting the moment happen uninterrupted; and I've always enjoyed being in nature and photographing birds. This helped me develop my skills in photographing action, fast moving shots like in sports and events.