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I'm James Acomb, an internationally published photographer based in Los Angeles with 20+ years of experience creating dynamic, high-impact imagery for advertising, editorial, lifestyle, and celebrity clients. I elevate brand narratives through bold visual storytelling and collaborative leadership, and I specialize in end-to-end production from concept to lighting, direction, and post-production. I lead multi-disciplinary teams on shoots, directing high-profile talent in fast-paced celebrity and editorial environments. I work comfortably in studio and on location, master studio lighting, and deliver cohesive post-production that preserves color, tone, and brand style. My sports and active lifestyle storytelling captures authentic motion, energy, and emotion across a broad range of shoots and production environments.…I'm James Acomb, an internationally published photographer based in Los Angeles with 20+ years of experience creating dynamic, high-impact imagery for advertising, editorial, lifestyle, and celebrity clients. I elevate brand narratives through bold visual storytelling and collaborative leadership, and I specialize in end-to-end production from concept to lighting, direction, and post-production. I lead multi-disciplinary teams on shoots, directing high-profile talent in fast-paced celebrity and editorial environments. I work comfortably in studio and on location, master studio lighting, and deliver cohesive post-production that preserves color, tone, and brand style. My sports and active lifestyle storytelling captures authentic motion, energy, and emotion across a broad range of shoots and production environments.

James Acomb

Photographer, Director of Photography, Creative Director, +2

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I'm James Acomb, an internationally published photographer based in Los Angeles with 20+ years of experience creating dynamic, high-impact imagery for advertising, editorial, lifestyle, and celebrity clients. I elevate brand narratives through bold visual storytelling and collaborative leadership, and I specialize in end-to-end production from concept to lighting, direction, and post-production. I lead multi-disciplinary teams on shoots, directing high-profile talent in fast-paced celebrity and editorial environments. I work comfortably in studio and on location, master studio lighting, and deliver cohesive post-production that preserves color, tone, and brand style. My sports and active lifestyle storytelling captures authentic motion, energy, and emotion across a broad range of shoots and production environments.…I'm James Acomb, an internationally published photographer based in Los Angeles with 20+ years of experience creating dynamic, high-impact imagery for advertising, editorial, lifestyle, and celebrity clients. I elevate brand narratives through bold visual storytelling and collaborative leadership, and I specialize in end-to-end production from concept to lighting, direction, and post-production. I lead multi-disciplinary teams on shoots, directing high-profile talent in fast-paced celebrity and editorial environments. I work comfortably in studio and on location, master studio lighting, and deliver cohesive post-production that preserves color, tone, and brand style. My sports and active lifestyle storytelling captures authentic motion, energy, and emotion across a broad range of shoots and production environments.

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I’m James Acomb, an internationally published photographer based in Los Angeles with 20+ years of experience creating dynamic, high-impact imagery for advertising, editorial, lifestyle, and celebrity clients. I elevate brand narratives through bold visual storytelling and collaborative leadership, and I specialize in end-to-end production from concept to lighting, direction, and post-production.

I lead multi-disciplinary teams on shoots, directing high-profile talent in fast-paced celebrity and editorial environments. I work comfortably in studio and on location, master studio lighting, and deliver cohesive post-production that preserves color, tone, and brand style. My sports and active lifestyle storytelling captures authentic motion, energy, and emotion across a broad range of shoots and production environments.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Portrait

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe Lightroom

Expert

Portrait

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at James Acomb Photography

June 1, 2006 - Present

Produce top-tier photography for a wide range of advertising, active lifestyle, apparel, and editorial clients. Lead creative direction, collaborating closely with art directors, producers, and large multi-disciplinary crews (40+). Manage all aspects of production—concepting, budgeting, casting, scouting, scheduling, set management, and post. Extensive experience directing high-profile talent and working in fast-paced, high-stakes celebrity/editorial environments. Expert in studio lighting and studio workflows; equally comfortable shooting on location in dynamic, challenging conditions. Execute post-production for the majority of assignments, ensuring consistent color, tone, and brand style. Deep understanding of sports and active lifestyle storytelling; long-established ability to capture authentic motion, energy, and emotion. Over two decades of work encompassing nearly every type of shoot, scenario, and production environment.

Freelance Photo Assistant at Various Clients / James Acomb

June 1, 1999 - June 1, 2006

Assisted top photographers in entertainment, celebrity, sports, and fitness photography. Supported full production operations: equipment management, lighting setups, crew coordination, budgets, and travel. Hands-on experience with all major strobe and continuous lighting systems and working with formats from DSLR to 8x10 view cameras. Worked across a broad range of productions—from intimate editorial sessions to large-scale, multi-stage commercial shoots and global travel projects.