A woman in a white dress stands against a brick wall at night, illuminated by dramatic light and shadow.




Photography for people who feel things.


Photography obsessed with light, mood and the moments most people miss.

 

Black and white close-up of tattooed torso with decorative bra strap being pulled.
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Photography is Empowerment

Two women in dramatic low-key lighting, one in red lace lingerie gazing upward, creating an intimate and artistic portrait.
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Photography is Expression

A tattooed couple embraces intimately against a dark brick wall, the woman with long blonde hair holding the shirtless man.
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Photography is Connection

About me

Black and white portrait of a blonde man in white t-shirt with intense gaze.

James Gardner is a London-based photographer working across all forms of photography. He has a  documentary style and brings that to his portrait and event photography. He is an established boudoir and intimate photographer believing in it empowering people to see themselves as the beautiful humans others see them as. His work spans from the streets of Chicago and templesof Kyoto to living rooms, bedrooms and back gardens - whereever the light and person demand it.


His approach is simple: connection, conversation and trust. Whether you're in front of his lens for the first time or the tenth, the goal is always the same - for you to see yourself as the world sees you. Another beautiful human in a moment.


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Portraits and headshots

Branding and lifestyle

Boudoir and Intimate

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Unit stills and behind the scenes

Photographer standing on Welsh mountain ridge as clouds roll in at golden hour, landscape photography by James Gardner

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