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About Photography by Matthew James

I'm a professional photographer in Copenhagen, specialising in sport photography, commercial photography and editorial photography. 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 include portraits, sport, action, event and travel photography. I bagged 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, Corporate Photography and Editorial assignments. More and more clients are hiring me to help them with their video and short-film promotions, 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. I also run Shooting Copenhagen - a series of photography workshops that take place in and around the vibrant Danish capital.