James Armandary

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I’m James Armandary, a freelance photographer and videographer with a passion for storytelling.

About

I’m James Armandary, a freelance photographer and videographer with a passion for storytelling. I’ve built a solid practice around content creation for events, weddings, festivals, alcohol brands, and editorial work, with a strong working knowledge of the Adobe suite and DaVinci Resolve. I’m comfortable coordinating shoots outdoors with teams, volunteers, models, and clients, and I regularly contribute to magazines and online media platforms. I also bring hands-on experience in event organization and team leadership, helping to plan and execute focused photo and video shoots.

In addition to my field work, I enjoy training and mentoring others, and I’ve developed training modules and delivered presentations to groups ranging from 1 to 100+. In my spare time I climb, ski, hike, snowboard, cycle, and travel with a camera. I hold a valid passport and full UK driver’s license. I’m always excited to collaborate on new documentary and narrative projects.

  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Education

Projects · 3

Highlight reel featuring a few projects from the past couple of years - a mix of corporate, festival, documentary, and performance work.

  • Videographer

Documentary Film - Whilst surveying the roof-space of a hostel in Edinburgh’s old town, archaeologists find what turns out to be the oldest surviving four-stroke internal combustion engine in Europe. Following clues from the manufacturers archives at the Anson Museum, this engine’s surprising history in an aquarium, powering Edinburgh’s early electric lighting, and ventilating police cells is explored.

Work experience· 7 roles

Director / Cinematographer · No Fae Here FilmsApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Set up No Fae Here Films in 2023 with a long-time collaborator; involved in video production for a documentary project; overseeing video capture, scouting, post-production, and content delivery.

Freelance Photographer and Videographer · Self-employedApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Capturing a mix of events, weddings, festivals, and editorial work; features in BBC, The Times, and other media; responsible for metadata, copyright, content creation, social media management, location scouting, post-processing, and file handling.

Tourism Development Lead · EMF Running ToursFeb 2014 – Mar 2021 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Led tourism development initiatives; built engaging tours and content; collaborated with events teams; contributed to high ratings and growth of the tourism offering.

Tour Guide · Mercat ToursApr 2012 – Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Duty Manager / Clothing Specialist · Run 4 ItFeb 2010 – Oct 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Equipment Specialist / Ski Technician · Nevisport EdinburghFeb 2010 – Oct 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos
Staff Trainer, Outdoor and Winter Sports Equipment · Snow and Rock Sports LtdSep 2005 – Feb 2010 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Education

FIlm making - Short course · Royal Conservatoire of Scotland2026
Drum Therapy Practitioner Workshop – Leader Course · Wiston Lodge, Scotland2019
2 Day Counselling Course · Wiston Lodge, Scotland2018
Bachelor's Degree · John Moores University, Liverpool2002 – 2004

Certifications and awards

Drum Therapy Practitioner Workshop – Leader Course2019
2 Day Counselling Course (TA-1)2018
Bachelor's Degree2002 – 2004

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