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.

James Armandary

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer and Videographer at Self-employed
April 1, 2023 - Present
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.
Director / Cinematographer at No Fae Here Films
April 1, 2023 - Present
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.
Tourism Development Lead at EMF Running Tours
February 1, 2014 - March 1, 2021
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 at Mercat Tours
April 1, 2012 - January 31, 2017
Delivered historical and ghost tours for groups up to 30; helped train new guides and contributed to tour script development.
Equipment Specialist / Ski Technician at Nevisport Edinburgh
February 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011
Ski tech and equipment specialist; store oversight and maintenance knowledge; supported outdoor gear maintenance and repairs.
Duty Manager / Clothing Specialist at Run 4 It
February 1, 2010 - October 1, 2011
Duty manager and clothing specialist; managed store operations during shifts and supported customer service and stock management.
Staff Trainer, Outdoor and Winter Sports Equipment at Snow and Rock Sports Ltd
September 1, 2005 - February 1, 2010
Outdoor and winter sports equipment trainer; North of England focus; helped staff develop product knowledge and customer service skills.

Education

FIlm making - Short course at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
January 21, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Drum Therapy Practitioner Workshop – Leader Course at Wiston Lodge, Scotland
November 1, 2019 - November 2, 2019
2 Day Counselling Course at Wiston Lodge, Scotland
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree at John Moores University, Liverpool
September 1, 2002 - May 31, 2004

Qualifications

Drum Therapy Practitioner Workshop – Leader Course
November 1, 2019 - November 2, 2019
2 Day Counselling Course (TA-1)
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree
September 1, 2002 - May 31, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education
    uniE608 Video Showreel
    Highlight reel featuring a few projects from the past couple of years - a mix of corporate, festival, documentary, and performance work.
    uniE621 Scottish Highland Dancer
    A model on top of a mountain in the Scottish Highlands
    paper Potential Energy - Documentary Film

    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.