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Enjoyment: Indescribable.
I've been taking photographs seriously for close to four years now, and have turned a passion into a viable career, and expect to make the transition into full-time professional work within the next 12 months. I currently work mostly as a wedding/event photographer, whilst in my spare time I work on personal landscape projects, and I've a special affinity for Scandinavian settings. Three years ago I left part of my soul during a solo photographic trip in Iceland - I've been going back ever since trying to find it, but just seem to lose more every time...
I shoot both Digital and Medium-Format Film, so benefit from the reliability and consistency of one system, and the required patience and education, as well as detail, of the other.
I do not believe that a computer should make up for the failings of the photographer - what you see here is what my camera sees - it is not the result of five minutes shooting and five hours post-processing. I believe that a photographer has a fundamental loyalty to portray the truth of the world, and any exceptions to that truth must clearly be described as such.
My dreams and my work are the same thing, and in that I count myself blessed. I strive to be as creative and artistic in every sense with my photography, and have never been one to half-fudge a job or settle for almost-good-enough. If that appeals to you, drop me an email. I don't charge the earth and I will reply!
Cheers for looking, hope you enjoy the selection that's here...
James
www.Anhaga.co.uk - Light in the Wild...
Light and Iceland - 2007
One month spent trekking and travelling around South and East Iceland - some familiar places, some new places, but all with a fresh approach and dynamic attitude. This time around, it was all about the photographs and all about attaching a bold, personal style to them.
Date added: 8th Oct 2007Date taken: August 2007
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Matt and Louise's Wedding 
Selection of photographs covering the service, reception and evening party. If you'd like to order prints of the photos that are panormic or square format, please contact me directly.
Password is the surname of the couple...
Date taken: 29th September 2007
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Cambridge: Through the eyes of a student...
Cambridge - both as a City and University - has some incredible architecture. From small details on hidden away stonework, to climbing chapels and innumerable towers, it's a beautiful place to live. These photographs represent a selection of the many I've taken across my three years studying here. The most impressive examples probably arise from my final year, when I began to consider the idea of taking this on as a profession.
Date added: 1st Feb 2007Date taken: 2005-2007
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Cambridge Colleges
Cambridge Life
Cambridge Views
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An Icelandic Dream 2006
Something of an eye-opener...
Definitely the three most memorable weeks of my life to date, when I discovered what it is that I truly want from life.
Date taken: August 3rd - 23rd 2006
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Landscapes
Travel
Wildlife
The Human Touch
These images revolve around humanity, both in itself and also in its effect on the world in which we live. What we ourselves are, and what we manage to bring (or detract...) within the world around us, is shown here. Indeed in this day and age it becomes increasingly difficult to find true nature, untouched by the human. Therefore, not wanting to ignore the obvious, here are the best of my takes on humanity...
Date added: 22nd Feb 2006Date taken: Ongoing
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Birds and Beasts
See title really - these are just the best of many, many photos which I've taken over the past 18 months. Special note - seagulls rock. If you disagree, read Jonathan Livingstone Seagull by Richard Bach. Still disagree?
Date taken: 2004-2006
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