RUSSELL JAMES
One of the most published Australian photographers of the last two decades.
Russell James is internationally recognised for his cinematic style and intimate portraiture. Best known for his two-decade tenure as the lead photographer for Victoria’s Secret, his work spans global fashion, fine art, and cultural documentation, from the world’s most iconic models to remote Indigenous communities.
His photography has appeared in Vogue, GQ, Sports Illustrated, and countless campaigns and books. His fine art exhibitions have toured globally, with collectors including Steven Spielberg, Donna Karan, and Hugh Jackman. Through his acclaimed series Nomad Two Worlds, Russell has worked closely with Aboriginal artists to bridge cultural narratives and create lasting impact.
Russell’s work is driven by connection to people, to place, to story. Every image invites a closer look, revealing something unspoken behind the lens.
James singular artistic vision weaves together technical mastery, journey through place and time, celebrity, fashion and humanitarian purpose, with an uncompromising commitment to authentic storytelling.
Born in Perth, Australia in 1962 to a working-class family, James artistic vision was forged in the vast landscapes of remote Australia, where with his father introduced him to both the raw beauty of the outback and the profound cultural depth of Aboriginal communities still living within their ancestral traditions.
