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Freelance, award-winning photographer/videographer working across multiple genres from nature to portraits, with experience producing travel and corporate video content for clients. James has won National Geographic Photo of the Year (2015) and has worked with brands including Fraser Coast Tourism, Mackay Tourism, Supreme Court of Victoria, Uber and RACV.
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Work Experience
Photographer / Videographer at James Smart Photography
December 4, 2025 - PresentFrom 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.
Freelance Satellite / RFO Operator at Rapid TV
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Operating fly-away satellite/SNG kit for sunrise weather and sport-around-the-country coverage using wireless link systems. Performed multicar switching, camera set-ups, RF link connections into channel 7, and satellite uplink for Bendigo Bank live streams.
Freelance Satellite / RFO operator at Rapid TV Yarraville
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Operating fly-away SNG kit for Sunrise weather and sport around the country using wireless links. Responsible for multicamera switching and camera setup, RFI links into channel 7, and satellite uplink for Bendigo Bank live streams.
RF Operator / Satellite Operator at Sunrise
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018Operated fly-away kit for Sunrise weather & sport across Australia; wireless link system; multi-camera setup; camera assistant; RF links to Channel 7; satellite uplink/downlink operations.
Freelance Satellite / RF Operator at Rapid TV Yarraville
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Operating 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 / RF Operator at Rapid TV
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Freelance 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 Op at Channel 7
December 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024Operated SNG & link truck(s) for Melbourne Channel 7 and acted as camera assistant.
Freelance Satellite / Link Op (SNG & Link truck operator) / camera assistant at Smart Radio Group
December 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024Operated SNG & link trucks for Melbourne Channel 7 activities and worked as a camera assistant (channel 7 support).
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator at Channel 7
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2024Freelance satellite/link operator at Docklands, Melbourne; responsible for SNG and live uplinks for Channel 7 broadcasts.
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator at Channel 7 Docklands
December 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024Freelance Satellite / Link Operator for the SNG & Link trucks for Melbourne Channel 7; camera assistant.
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator at Channel 7 Melbourne
December 1, 2014 - January 1, 2024SNG & link truck operations for Melbourne Channel 7; camera assistant; satellite uplink; responsible for link trucks and on-site technical support.
Director - International award-winning photographer at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamix Pty Ltd)
May 1, 2012 - PresentTravelled worldwide photographing wild weather, wildlife and landscapes. Winner of National Geographic Photo of the Year (2015) and published internationally (including NatGeo, Red Bull Adventures and Australian Photography Magazine). Produces documentary and corporate photography and creates event and headshot work; also works as a freelance video producer for clients across cafes, restaurants, real estate and corporate videos (conferences, in-house videos and marketing material). Produces video reels and drone-based content for multiple ongoing clients/projects.
Director International award-winning photographer at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamix Pty Ptd)
May 1, 2012 - PresentInternational award-winning photographer based in Melbourne. Travels globally photographing wildlife, wild weather and landscapes, and has produced travel photography published across magazines worldwide including National Geographic and Red Bull Adventures. Won National Geographic Photo of the Year (2015). Works across documentary and corporate photography (events, portraits and headshots) and also produces freelance video for clients including cafes, restaurants, real estate and corporate videos such as conferences, in-house videos and marketing materials. Provides photography and video services including drone work.
Director at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamix Pty Ltd)
May 1, 2012 - PresentDirector 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.
Director at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamic Pty Ltd)
May 1, 2012 - PresentTravel 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.
Director, International award-winning photographer at James Smart Photography (Massive Dynamix Pty Ltd)
January 1, 2012 - PresentProfessional 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 / Link Op at Smart Radio Group
May 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Operated network production tasks for Sunshine Coast operations for Channel 7-related work and/or continuity support; produced/managed related broadcast content workflows.
Network Production Manager at Smart Radio Group
May 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011Produced 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.
Freelance Satellite / Link Operator at Channel 7 Docklands
December 1, 2004 - December 1, 2024Freelance satellite / link operator providing SNG and link truck support for Melbourne Channel 7 broadcasts; contributed as a camera assistant and operator across live productions.
Freelance Satellite / RF Operator at Rapid TV Yarraville
July 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Operated 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.
Network Production Manager at 3AK / SEN Radio
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Produced all commercials for multiple radio stations, sourced voice-over talent, updated FM music and generated music and commercial logs. Created commercials and music logs, updated pre-recorded programs daily, and supported the network using computer and software technology.
Panel Operator at 3AK / SENR Radio
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Panel Operator for Melbourne radio stations, supporting on-air programming and production.
Panel Operator at 3AK / SEN Radio Melbourne
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Panel operator across Melbourne radio stations; responsibilities included monitoring and operation of broadcasts.
Education
VCE at Carey Baptist Grammar School
February 1, 1990 - December 4, 2002VCE at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002VCE at Carey Baptist Grammar School, Melbourne, VIC
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002High School at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002High School at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002High School at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002High School at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002High School at Carey Baptist Grammar School
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
Licensed Drone Pilot
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026Licensed Drone Pilot
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026DaVinci Resolve
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications
Working from home, this video was created for Shoebox Accounting for a franchise in Croydon.
I have started shooting this podcast monthly.
Working from home, this video was created for Shoebox Accounting for a franchise in Croydon.
My first wedding video I shot down the coast at Lorne, Victoria.
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.
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