Today we’d like to introduce you to James Milbry.
Hi James, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
As far as I can remember I’ve always loved the idea of capturing images. The first camera I ever owned was from a cologne gift set I got for Christmas. It was the standard 35mm point-and-shoot camera that took the film. Once I got to high school, I took a photography class, but I could not pass the course. When I graduated my mom gave me a nice Canon camera, I can’t remember the model, but I had that camera maybe a month or so then someone stole it. Fast forward to adulthood, and Voila’ I decided to get into photography. I actually wanted the camera to get into videography, I did that for a while, but I slowly got back into photography. I started with street photography then, onto red carpet events and eventually fashion photography.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I can’t say that it was a smooth road, but I can say that my first time shooting at a red-carpet event BET Weekend 2015 to be exact- I was able to get 9 photos published. There are many challenges as a photographer/creative; you may have a vision but can’t find the muse/model that will fit that need.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I capture images, I can’t say that I specialize in one thing, but I would say that I love fashion photography from high-end to editorial photography. I would have to let my customers be the judge of what sets me apart or what I am known for- at best I am known to have a good time when I am shooting.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
I am from California but living here in Columbus, OH I would have to say the pride people have here for Columbus, what like least about this city- the lack of support for photographers.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: H_media1_photography
