I'm James Smart, a professional freelance photographer and videographer, traveling worldwide to capture wild weather, wildlife, and landscapes. I have worked with clients and publications including Fraser Coast Tourism, Mackay Tourism, the Supreme Court of Victoria, Uber, RACV, and others, and I am a National Geographic Photo of the Year award winner (2015). My travel photography has been published in NatGeo, Red Bull Adventures, and Australian Photography Magazine, among others. Video is now a big part of my skill set. I’ve produced videos for cafes, restaurants, real estate, and corporate clients, and I recently shot a two-day Meet The Press Master class with Kate Engler. I am currently doing Real Estate videos and photography work for Scandipik. I love growing my video skills and creating work that complements my photography while exploring new storytelling approaches.…

James Smart

I'm James Smart, a professional freelance photographer and videographer, traveling worldwide to capture wild weather, wildlife, and landscapes. I have worked with clients and publications including Fraser Coast Tourism, Mackay Tourism, the Supreme Court of Victoria, Uber, RACV, and others, and I am a National Geographic Photo of the Year award winner (2015). My travel photography has been published in NatGeo, Red Bull Adventures, and Australian Photography Magazine, among others. Video is now a big part of my skill set. I’ve produced videos for cafes, restaurants, real estate, and corporate clients, and I recently shot a two-day Meet The Press Master class with Kate Engler. I am currently doing Real Estate videos and photography work for Scandipik. I love growing my video skills and creating work that complements my photography while exploring new storytelling approaches.…

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I’m James Smart, a professional freelance photographer and videographer, traveling worldwide to capture wild weather, wildlife, and landscapes. I have worked with clients and publications including Fraser Coast Tourism, Mackay Tourism, the Supreme Court of Victoria, Uber, RACV, and others, and I am a National Geographic Photo of the Year award winner (2015). My travel photography has been published in NatGeo, Red Bull Adventures, and Australian Photography Magazine, among others.

Video is now a big part of my skill set. I’ve produced videos for cafes, restaurants, real estate, and corporate clients, and I recently shot a two-day Meet The Press Master class with Kate Engler. I am currently doing Real Estate videos and photography work for Scandipik. I love growing my video skills and creating work that complements my photography while exploring new storytelling approaches.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer / Videographer at James Smart Photography
December 4, 2025 - Present
From photographing for Tourism in Queensland, to shooting 3 camera podcast in Melbourne. I capture a wide range of different types of photo and video. Working with Uber, Fraser Coast Tourism, Masterclass Events to Scandipik Real Estate.
Director at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamic Pty Ltd)
May 1, 2012 - Present
Travel around the world photographing wild weather, wildlife and landscapes; winner of National Geographic Photo of the Year Competition in 2015; currently directing international photography work and leading creative projects across multiple genres.
Freelance Satellite / RF Operator at Rapid TV
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Freelance satellite/RF operations: operating SNG kit, multi-camera switching and camera setup; provides wireless links; RF links into Channel 7; supported Sunrise weather & sport coverage country-wide.
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator at Channel 7 Melbourne
December 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024
SNG & link truck operations for Melbourne Channel 7; camera assistant; satellite uplink; responsible for link trucks and on-site technical support.
Network Production Manager at Smart Radio Group
May 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Produced all commercial for 7 radio stations; sourced voice talent; updated FM music & commercial logs for each station; created each commercial & music logo; daily pre-recorded program updates for the network; provided computer & software support for network.
Panel Operator at 3AK / SEN Radio Melbourne
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Panel operator across Melbourne radio stations; responsibilities included monitoring and operation of broadcasts.
Director at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamix Pty Ltd)
May 1, 2012 - Present
Director and international award-winning photographer; travel around the world photographing wildlife and landscapes; winner of National Geographic Photo of the Year Competition in 2015; published in NatGeo, Red Bull Adventures & Australian Photography Magazine; documentary & corporate photography; freelance videography for cafes, restaurants, real estate & corporate videos; focused on growing video skills.
Panel Operator at 3AK / SENR Radio
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Panel Operator for Melbourne radio stations, supporting on-air programming and production.
Freelance Satellite / RF Operator at Rapid TV Yarraville
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Operating fly-away SNG kit for Sunrise weather & sport around the country with wireless link system; multicamera switching and camera setup; RF links into Channel 7; satellite uplink link for Bendigo Bank live streams.
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator at Channel 7 Docklands
December 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator for the SNG & Link trucks for Melbourne Channel 7; camera assistant.
Director, International award-winning photographer at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamix Pty Ltd)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Professional photographer and videographer with a global portfolio capturing nature, weather, wildlife and landscape scenes. Worked with clients across travel and corporate sectors; published in major outlets such as National Geographic and Australian photography magazines; notable awards including National Geographic Photo of the Year (2015).
Freelance Satellite / RF Operator at Rapid TV Yarraville
July 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Operated satellite uplink and RF systems, multi-camera setups, and SNG kit for Sunrise weather and sports broadcasts; established RF links into Channel 7; handled satellite uplinks for live streams; supported Channel 7 Docklands operations.
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator at Channel 7 Docklands
December 1, 2004 - December 1, 2024
Freelance satellite / link operator providing SNG and link truck support for Melbourne Channel 7 broadcasts; contributed as a camera assistant and operator across live productions.

Education

VCE at Carey Baptist Grammar School
February 1, 1990 - December 4, 2002
VCE at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002
VCE at Carey Baptist Grammar School, Melbourne, VIC
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002
High School at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics
    paper Shoebox Accounting

    Working from home, this video was created for Shoebox Accounting for a franchise in Croydon.

    paper Meet The Press Masterclass Melbourne 2025

    Meet The Press Masterclass happens twice a year, once in Melbourne and Sydney.
    I shoot the entire event over two days using multiple cameras and edit the highlight reel and testimonials for socials and web.