Solid as a rock

James W Fortune shares his favourite rock formations and how he shoots them

James W Fortune gained an interest in photography at the age of 14, thanks to the built-in camera in his first mobile phone. What started as something that was simply a fun way to be creative developed into a keener interest when his grandfather gave him his old film camera, a Pentax MX.

James went on to study photography and film through college, completing his BA Hons degree at Edinburgh Napier University in 2012.

Photography has been a staple of his life for 15 years, and he has worked as a full-time photographer and occasional camera assistant in video shoots since 2017. He is proud to be an Ambassador for Formatt Hitech and a Pathfinder with f-stop.

Passionate about nature and the outdoors, James often explores his local coastline and countryside or goes further afield. This passion reflects strongly in his personal work, which often focuses on the intricacies of landscapes and seascapes.

Mood and emotion play a critical role in James’ work. He uses them as a tool of expression while exploring the impact that a scene can have on us. This approach assists in the visualisation and creation of his work, which seeks to showcase parts of the world in a way that can sometimes be overlooked.

When he is not working commercially, you will find James shooting landscapes and seascapes, running workshops, or working on his self-published digital magazine 64.