A single photograph can evoke a stunning array of thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions.
But what good is a camera without the eye which sees for it or the hand that guides it?
Marlen James' philosophy towards photography is that the energy of the subject; above all else, is what must be captured.
James' methodology includes a superior understanding of cutting edge digital technology coupled with an instinctive feel for what makes a great photograph.Marlen James' portrait work is equally impressive. She can utilize natural lighting and close-ups to create original portraits that tell a story with an editorial quality. This talented photographer explores the human body along with ambience as motifs to describe the idea of beauty. With an eye for make up, hair and settings as patterns; James creates portraits which suggest a subtle sexuality.
About the Artist
Marlen James has earned a B.A. in Graphic Design and Photography.
James began her artistic career as an apprentice for oil Artist Javier Cortez in 1994. She committed to further studies in University and then relocated to Toronto, Ontario (Canada). It was in Toronto that she became a Graphic Designer for several recognized companies.
In 2000; Marlen James became a studio manager for Glamour Shots where she perfected her use of studio lighting, posing, hair and make up. James then went on to work alongside several professional photographers such as Davide Green, Harvard Photography and many others. Currently; she is a freelance photographer and designer exploring her own interpretation of portrait photography: boudoir.
