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James'
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I
actually started as a videographer in 1990 and enjoyed that
for a few years. When everything switched from analog to
digital, I wasn't financially equipped to re-tool everything.
I later took an interest in writing for The Raceway News
and later for The Dragtime News. Naturally photos began
to accompany my writing until I one day I found myself doing
stories from my racing trips on the road with photos and
captions. Whenever I got home from a trip, I would piece
my little story together and put it in album form on AOL
Photos. Soon I had hundreds of people following me. I have
been a "snapshooter" since the 1st grade so I
had good composition skills. Naturally, I took a liking
to editing and learning more of the technical aspects of
the craft. In recent years I have taken courses and attended
seminars to learn better equipment, shooting, and editing
techniques. My photos have appeared in Drag Racing Action,
National Dragster, and The Dragtime News.
In
2004 I made my first drag racing photo calendar, mainly
to give out to friends, supporters, and sponsors of my
race team. Halfway through 2005 I had all kinds of people
asking if I was doing another one so I did a "Footbrake
Racers" edition since that was the mainstay of my
material. I've always made a "Footbrake" edition
but have added new editions like "Super Pro"
& "Sportsman class racing" to the menu.
The feedback has been great and I've received lots of
advice from local racing photographers all over the East
coast as I still consider myself a rookie in the business.
My driving force continues to be the fact that Sportsman/bracket
racers don't get nearly the exposure they deserve for
their talent levels. I feel it's my duty to let the world
know about the amazing personalities, their unique vehicles,
and skills that surpass most of the guys you watch on
TV. You can find me shooting anywhere in North America
at any given time so make sure you're smiling!
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A
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James
really is a drag racing photographer, and he knows
how to cut a light, too! |
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