I am Thurman James, a dedicated sports photographer and digital content creator actively seeking a staff sport photographer, digital content creator, or assistant photographer role within your organization. My background includes covering major sports and high-profile events on the West Coast and beyond, delivering high-quality images for clients such as AP, ESPN Magazine, SI.com, CBS, and more. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a collaborative mindset to every media team I work with. I am proficient in loading and organizing images, inputting metadata and captions, and managing file workflows. I work well under pressure and am comfortable with on-site lighting setups, studio or on-set shoots, and post-processing using Canon systems plus Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and Photo Mechanic to meet tight deadlines and client expectations.

Thurman James

I am Thurman James, a dedicated sports photographer and digital content creator actively seeking a staff sport photographer, digital content creator, or assistant photographer role within your organization. My background includes covering major sports and high-profile events on the West Coast and beyond, delivering high-quality images for clients such as AP, ESPN Magazine, SI.com, CBS, and more. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a collaborative mindset to every media team I work with. I am proficient in loading and organizing images, inputting metadata and captions, and managing file workflows. I work well under pressure and am comfortable with on-site lighting setups, studio or on-set shoots, and post-processing using Canon systems plus Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and Photo Mechanic to meet tight deadlines and client expectations.

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I am Thurman James, a dedicated sports photographer and digital content creator actively seeking a staff sport photographer, digital content creator, or assistant photographer role within your organization. My background includes covering major sports and high-profile events on the West Coast and beyond, delivering high-quality images for clients such as AP, ESPN Magazine, SI.com, CBS, and more. I thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a collaborative mindset to every media team I work with.

I am proficient in loading and organizing images, inputting metadata and captions, and managing file workflows. I work well under pressure and am comfortable with on-site lighting setups, studio or on-set shoots, and post-processing using Canon systems plus Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and Photo Mechanic to meet tight deadlines and client expectations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sports and Event Photographer at CAL SPORT MEDIA
January 1, 2010 - Present
Cover major sporting events on the West Coast for AP, ESPN Magazine, SI.com, CBS, ABC News, and others; provide on-site images and coverage of national championships and major races.
Music, Celebrity Photographer at Various (Record Companies and Magazine)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 2010
Toured with major artists; captured on-stage, backstage, and set photography; produced images for TV and radio shows and music awards.
Portrait Photographer / Photographer at Thurman James Photography
January 1, 2007 - Present
Capture portraits, street art, sports at all levels, music entertainment, and on-set photography; indoor/outdoor lighting, landscape, and wildlife shoots.

Education

Accounting at Los Medanos College
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1983
Sport Photographer Workshop at Peter Reed Miller
January 1, 2017 - April 24, 2026
Summit Sport Photography Workshop at Rich Clarkson
January 1, 2018 - April 24, 2026
Photoshop 1 & 2, Illustrator 1 at Digital Media in Graphic Design and Photoshop
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Stanford University Continuing Studies - Capturing Sports Photography at Stanford University Continuing Studies
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Bay Area Video Coalition - Video Production Boot Camp at Bay Area Video Coalition
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Los Medanos College Accounting
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1983
Peter Reed Miller Sport Photographer Workshop
January 1, 2017 - April 24, 2026
Rich Clarkson Summit Sport Photography Workshop
January 1, 2018 - April 24, 2026
Photoshop 1 & 2, Illustrator 1
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Stanford University Continuing Studies - Capturing Sports Photography
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Bay Area Video Coalition - Video Production Boot Camp
January 1, 2024 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other