Matthew James

Fast. Flexible. Fun to work with. These are just some of the positive words I hear when I ask my clients to review our professional relationship. They tell me they’re looking for a creative photographer who listens to their needs , makes them feel comfortable , and always delivers the work on time. As a former press photographer for the UK media , working to tight deadlines was an absolute must. It meant thinking on your feet and being able to imagine , create and deliver a selection of fantastic images within a very short space of time. Like most skills and hobbies , taking pictures everyday helped me to progress quickly in my field. Whether it was photographing social events or taking portraits for international corporations , the desire to continue improving as a photographer has always been at the forefront of my mind. The result is a portfolio full of exciting images that includes portrait photography , sports photography , event photography , company headshots and travel photography. I won the NCTJ Photographer of the Year award too… which was nice. Today I'm based in Copenhagen where I specialise in Action and Sport Photography , Event Photography , Corporate Photography and Editorial assignments. More and more clients are hiring me to help them with their video and short-film requirements , too. My photojournalistic approach and attention to detail has attracted clients such as National Geographic , Lonely Planet , Adidas , Nike , Condé Nast Traveller , The Guardian , Deloitte , Carlsberg , Cycling Plus magazine , The Times , the BBC , and many more. You can see more of my clients here I also run Shooting Copenhagen Photography Coaching and Workshops - teaching people how to take better pictures and how to edit them professionally. The Chinese symbol on my left arm means 'Horse-Boy' apparently.