I am a highly experienced photographer, videographer, and shoot producer with 30 years of experience capturing premier events, personalities, brands, and reportage. My work has appeared in Discovery Channel, BBC, Nike, Philips, Top Gear, Sunday Times, Pernod Ricard, USA Today, BAUER Media, IPC Media, Eurosport, and Getty. I have photographed a wide range of personalities—from David Beckham to Samuel L. Jackson to Donald Trump—and my assignments have taken me from indigenous festivals in the Bolivian Andes to body harvesting clinics in Arizona and rickshaw racing in India. I adapt to any environment to tell compelling stories through images and video.…

James Cheadle

I am a highly experienced photographer, videographer, and shoot producer with 30 years of experience capturing premier events, personalities, brands, and reportage. My work has appeared in Discovery Channel, BBC, Nike, Philips, Top Gear, Sunday Times, Pernod Ricard, USA Today, BAUER Media, IPC Media, Eurosport, and Getty. I have photographed a wide range of personalities—from David Beckham to Samuel L. Jackson to Donald Trump—and my assignments have taken me from indigenous festivals in the Bolivian Andes to body harvesting clinics in Arizona and rickshaw racing in India. I adapt to any environment to tell compelling stories through images and video.…

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I am a highly experienced photographer, videographer, and shoot producer with 30 years of experience capturing premier events, personalities, brands, and reportage. My work has appeared in Discovery Channel, BBC, Nike, Philips, Top Gear, Sunday Times, Pernod Ricard, USA Today, BAUER Media, IPC Media, Eurosport, and Getty.

I have photographed a wide range of personalities—from David Beckham to Samuel L. Jackson to Donald Trump—and my assignments have taken me from indigenous festivals in the Bolivian Andes to body harvesting clinics in Arizona and rickshaw racing in India. I adapt to any environment to tell compelling stories through images and video.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Darkroom Manager at Bath Evening Chronicle
January 1, 1993 - October 11, 2025
Managed the darkroom operations for the daily evening paper in Bath. Developed and processed images for timely publication.
Head Photographer at Solent News Agency
January 1, 1997 - October 11, 2025
Led a team of three photographers covering Premier League and County Cricket, as well as breaking news stories in Hampshire and Dorset. Captured notable stories, including the Rose West Trial and the Bruce Grobbelaar match-fixing case.
Sports Photographer & Picture Editor at BAUER Media
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Responsible for shooting covers and editorial content for BAUER sports titles, including Match, Sported, and Total Sport. Commissioned photographers and sourced imagery from agencies. Photographed many of the UK's most renowned sports figures.
Freelance at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Current and past clients include: Discovery Channel, BBC Top Gear, Continental Tyres, Campagnolo, Nike, SKY History, Eurosport, Triumph Motorcycles, BBC Music, PING Golf, GCN, YT Bikes, USA Today, Sunday Times, Diners Club, Rugby World, Gravity Entertainment.
Darkroom Manager at Bath Evening Chronicle
January 1, 1993 - October 11, 2025
Managed the darkroom operations for the daily evening paper in Bath; developed and processed images for timely publication.
Head Photographer at Solent News Agency
January 1, 1997 - October 11, 2025
Led a team of three photographers covering Premier League and County Cricket, as well as breaking news stories in Hampshire and Dorset. Captured notable stories, including the Rose West Trial and the Bruce Grobbelaar match-fixing case.
Sports Photographer & Picture Editor at BAUER Media
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Responsible for shooting covers and editorial content for BAUER sports titles, including Match, Sported, and Total Sport. Commissioned photographers and sourced imagery from agencies. Photographed many of the UK's most renowned sports figures.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance photographer with a client roster including Discovery Channel, BBC Top Gear, Continental Tyres, Campagnolo, Nike, SKY History, Eurosport, Triumph Motorcycles, BBC Music, PING Golf, GCN, YT Bikes, USA Today, Sunday Times, Diners Club, Rugby World, Gravity Entertainment.
Darkroom Manager at Bath Evening Chronicle
December 31, 1993 - October 11, 2025
Managed the darkroom operations for the daily evening paper in Bath, developed and processed images for timely publication.
Head Photographer at Solent News Agency
December 31, 1997 - October 11, 2025
Led a team of three photographers covering Premier League and County Cricket, as well as breaking news stories in Hampshire and Dorset. Captured notable stories, including the Rose West Trial and the Bruce Grobbelaar match-fixing case.
Sports Photographer & Picture Editor at BAUER Media
December 31, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Responsible for shooting covers and editorial content for BAUER sports titles, including Match, Sported, and Total Sport. Commissioned photographers and sourced imagery from agencies. Photographed many of the UK's most renowned sports figures.
Photographer / Videographer / Shoot Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Independent photographer, videographer, and shoot producer working with global brands and broadcasters including Discovery Channel, BBC Top Gear, Nike, Eurosport, Getty, and USA Today, among others.
Darkroom Manager at Bath Evening Chronicle
January 1, 1993 - October 11, 2025
Managed the darkroom operations for the daily evening paper in Bath. Developed and processed images for timely publication.
Head Photographer at Solent News Agency
January 1, 1997 - October 11, 2025
Led a team of three photographers covering Premier League and County Cricket, as well as breaking news stories in Hampshire and Dorset. Captured notable stories, including the Rose West Trial and the Bruce Grobbelaar match-fixing case.
Sports Photographer & Picture Editor at BAUER Media
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Responsible for shooting covers and editorial content for BAUER sports titles, including Match, Sported, and Total Sport. Commissioned photographers and sourced imagery from agencies. Photographed many of the UK's most renowned sports figures.
Freelance Photographer at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 2000 - Present
Current and past clients include: Discovery Channel, BBC Top Gear, Continental Tyres, Campagnolo, Nike, SKY History, Eurosport, Triumph Motorcycles, BBC Music, PING Golf, GCN, YT Bikes, USA Today, Sunday Times, Diners Club, Rugby World, Gravity Entertainment.
Darkroom Manager at Bath Evening Chronicle
January 1, 1993 - October 11, 2025
Managed the darkroom operations for the daily evening paper in Bath. Developed and processed images for timely publication.
Head Photographer at Solent News Agency
January 1, 1997 - October 11, 2025
Led a team of three photographers covering Premier League and County Cricket, as well as breaking news stories in Hampshire and Dorset. Captured notable stories, including high-profile trials and match-fixing cases.
Sports Photographer & Picture Editor at BAUER Media
January 1, 1999 - October 11, 2025
Responsible for shooting covers and editorial content for BAUER sports titles (Match, Sported, Total Sport). Commissioned photographers and sourced imagery from agencies; photographed many of the UK's renowned sports figures.
Freelance Photographer & Videographer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance photographer and videographer with a global client base including Discovery Channel, BBC Top Gear, Nike, SKY History, Eurosport, USA Today, Sunday Times, and more.
Darkroom Manager at Bath Evening Chronicle
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Managed the darkroom operations for the daily evening paper in Bath. Developed and processed images for timely publication.
Head Photographer at Solent News Agency
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Led a team of three photographers covering Premier League and County Cricket, as well as breaking news stories in Hampshire and Dorset. Captured notable stories, including the Rose West Trial and the Bruce Grobbelaar match-fixing case.
Sports Photographer & Picture Editor at BAUER Media
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
Responsible for shooting covers and editorial content for BAUER sports titles, including Match, Sported, and Total Sport. Commissioned photographers and sourced imagery from agencies. Photographed many of the UK's most renowned sports figures.
Freelance Photographer & Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2000 - November 22, 2025
Providing photography and videography services for a diverse international client base including Discovery Channel, BBC Top Gear, Nike, Eurosport, USA Today, Getty, and many others.
Darkroom Manager at Bath Evening Chronicle
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993
Managed the darkroom operations for the daily evening paper in Bath. Developed and processed images for timely publication.
Head Photographer at Solent News Agency
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
Led a team of three photographers covering Premier League and County Cricket, as well as breaking news stories in Hampshire and Dorset. Captured notable stories, including the Rose West Trial and the Bruce Grobbelaar match-fixing case.
Sports Photographer & Picture Editor at BAUER Media
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Responsible for shooting covers and editorial content for BAUER sports titles, including Match, Sported, and Total Sport. Commissioned photographers and sourced imagery from agencies. Photographed many of the UK's most renowned sports figures.
Freelance Photographer / Videographer at Freelance
January 1, 2000 - Present
Current and past clients include: Discovery Channel, BBC Top Gear, Continental Tyres, Campagnolo, Nike, SKY History, Eurosport, Triumph Motorcycles, BBC Music, PING Golf, GCN, YT Bikes, USA Today, Sunday Times, Diners Club, Rugby World, Gravity Entertainment. Open to exciting opportunities worldwide.

Education

Secondary Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School, Bath
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Secondary Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School, Bath
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990
Secondary Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1988
Secondary Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Secondary Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School, Bath
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Secondary Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Secondary Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School, Bath
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
General Education at Beechen Cliff Boys School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1988
HND in General Catering at Bath City College
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

HND in General Catering
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Skills

Experience Level