My name is James! I’m currently based in Arizona, I've just started doing videography in the past year/year and a half, with photography currently being the main focus at the moment. One of the big things I am stoked about is doing a class and connect out at NY Bridal Fashion Week followed by shooting a branding shoot for a Husband/Wife Photo/Video Team all on film (photo and video). Gear wise for Digital I am on Nikon, yeah I know we are potatoes. Analog I have Bolex Kits in Regular and Super 16. As time goes on I still look to expand my analog portion to the commercial and doc side be it shooting for film to be licensed, renting out the kits, or shooting for a brand. -Slim 🙏🏾💜

Uhh, *ahem* good evening. Thank you all for being here today as we celebrate my acceptance into your fine and noble community. I am Jared, son of Barb and Keith, Shooter of Moments and Basketballs, Prince of the SD Cards, and Keeper of Extra Batteries. I've been a full-time photographer for 10 years now, primarily in the commercial and documentary space these last few years. I do the occasional wedding, but only when the client doesn't try to negotiate my rate because in this house we don't negotiate with terrorists. Lately I've been doing more filmmaking for clients and private commissions, as well as social media CoNtEnT when I have the space but lack the self-respect. (Mostly kidding about that last one.) I'm bored with the commercial world, to be honest. Brands just don't mean anything to me beyond making sure my bills are paid and giving me the opportunity to flex my creative talents. To cure my ennui I'm making a more concerted effort to carve out a space for myself in the wedding industry. The work I've done for past wedding clients has always carried an extra bit of weight to it. Knowing that these photos and films are going to be shown at numerous life events for my couples and their loved ones is deeply rewarding. Birthday parties, family reunions, and yes, even funerals. People are always going to get married. The world is moving at a faster and faster pace, but I feel a shift happening in some corners of the broader culture. They're turning toward more meaningful storytelling, and there's no story as old as the tale of love. And though I am sometimes a reluctant cynic, I'm also a hopeful romantic. So I want to capture the stories that really matter, with zero care for whatever ROI or KPI someone has in mind. Looking forward to exploring how to do that better with all of you.