Description: Everyone has a tongue, but few have taste. And in a world where everyone has a camera in their pocket, Los Angeles based photographer Maathew James is one of the few that have the eye. With a penchant for unique composition, lighting, Maathew James has developed his proprietary "Expressive Portraiture" over the years. His photography embodies the unique essence intrinsic to his subject, playing with lights and shadows to create a not mere image, but a mood.
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Concept driven, evocative portraiture for individuals and brands who are tired of generic stock images and looking to push the boundaries of their visual presence.
Blending a naturally afrocentric lens with a dramatic grunge aesthetic - we call it AfroGrunge™ - Ma’athew James creates intimate, minimalist, direct imagery that draws the viewer in, and evokes an emotional response.
Whether capturing a portrait or a piece of artwork, Ma’athew brings an intuitive ability to capture a subject’s essence and highlight and enhance the beauty that’s already there.