OVERVIEW

I love giving people the confidence to enjoy being photographed.
I collaborate with couples to produce a true story of them in an artistic and beautiful way.
I shoot differently to most, producing unique images for everyone.
My focus is on natural expressions and I can help bring them out.
I enjoy creating scenes that have a relationship between people and the landscape to produce artistic works.
2014 Epson WAIPP – Wedding Photographer of the Year 
2014 Epson WAIPP – Highest Scoring Print 
2013 Canon AIPP – Gold Award Wedding Category
 2013 WAIPP – Illustrative Category Finalist 
2013 WAIPP – Wedding Category Finalist 
2013 – Ilford Master 
2012 AIPP – Master of Photography
 2012 WAIPP – Wedding Photographer of the Year 
2012 WAIPP – John Whitfield-King Award 
2012 WAIPP – Illustrative Photographer of the Year 
2012 WAIPP – Professional Photographer of the Year Runner Up
 2012 Creative Asia – Illustrative Category Runner up 
2011 WAIPP – WA Professional Photographer of the Year 
2011 WAIPP – Illustrative Photographer of the year 
2011 AIPP – Highest Scoring Print
2011 AIPP – Illustrative Photographer of the year

My Fine Art and Illustrative technique has developed from studying photojournalism and has been inspired by the engagement that is required with your subject. The need to tell a story is paramount and capturing all the photographic elements is the challenge I love. The fundamentals of a successful image are based on visual impact, how the graphical elements work in a composition, how the lighting enhances the composition, the information about the subject, and human emotion or mood. The thought of capturing iconic images excites me.

Photos

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Location

Service Area Western Australia - Perth

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December 2023

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James and Charlie are amazing at what they do. They are so pleasant to work with and were extremely professional in the lead up. They made us feel at ease and the memories they have provided through their art could not be faulted.

Claudia K.

October 2023

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James and his partner Charlie (Octavia Wedding Photography) absolutely killed it! I may be biased, but I don’t think I have ever seen such beautiful wedding photos. We are a week out from our wedding so have only received our sneak peak so far, but the quality and quantity of photos we have received has already exceeded all expectations. James and his partner helped us to feel comfortable in front of the camera. He directed and guided us, without posing us too much, leaving us with the most stunning and dynamic photos. I’m so thrilled that we have these special photos to share with our loved ones and to look back on for the rest of our lives. I have absolutely no regrets with going for the 7 hour package with 2 photographers and will forever be thankful. I haven’t stopped looking at the photos, obsessed! Thank you 🧡🩷💛💜

Ashlyn D.

March 2023

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James Simmons is not only the GOAT of wedding photography, his immense talent is backed up by his epic energy and good vibes. He is such a wonderful presence to have on your wedding day. His partner in crime Charlie just further cemented our day as one of the best experiences. Plus, the photos are legit perfection

Ashleigh

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