Gary James

Award-winning Photographer, Digital Tech and professional problem solver

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

About

As an award-winning photographer whose career has spanned nearly two decades, I push to go beyond the familiar and create something unexpected, memorable, and magical. Across specializations in lifestyle, travel, fashion and culinary photography, my objective remains the same — to tell an intriguing story through images that effectively captures the essence of a brand. I know that constructing the perfect image begins with open communication so I strive to create an environment that encourages fluid and honest collaboration, which has lead to many thriving partnerships. One major key to reaching a successful outcome is being prepared to find solutions to challenges big and small. For that reason, I am always expanding my circle of expertise and have naturally evolved to offer adjacent services to more effectively bring my clients’ visions to life. Clients: Hard Rock Hotel / One & Only Resorts / Sandals Resorts / Wynn Las Vegas / Carmel Valley Ranch / Miami City Ballet / Detroit City Orchestra / Vidanta Resorts / Benihana / Prime 112 / Bioli Miami / Joia Beach / Backpacks / Joe Boxer / Anita International / Boca West Resort & Spa / Dr Weil Brand Photography (Gold Addy) / TRAVEL / Ferrari / Maxim Magazine / LAMER / Neoderm Factor / The James Hotel / Ocean Drive Magazine / Venice Magazine / American Way Magazine Portfolio: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:5f98cfe3-fdfc-45a8-8cb9-c61fa0645297

Experience

  • Photographer at Gary James Photo
    May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

    Worked for great companies such as: Hard Rock Hotel / One & Only Resorts / Sandals Resorts / Wynn Las Vegas / Carmel Valley Ranch / Miami City Ballet / Detroit City Orchestra / Vidanta Resorts / Benihana / Prime 112 / Bioli Miami / Joia Beach / Backpacks / Joe Boxer / Anita International / Boca West Resort & Spa / Dr Weil Brand Photography (Gold Addy) / TRAVEL / Ferrari / Maxim Magazine / LAMER / Neoderm Factor / The James Hotel / Ocean Drive Magazine / Venice Magazine / American Way Magazine

  • Director Of Photography at The Guild 5 Forty Five
    Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

    - Produced and managed photography projects - Photographed commercial campaigns, catalogs, lifestyle, resort, food and editorial