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ames 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 oftenexplores 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.
http://www.jameswfortune.co.uk
Instragram:
jameswfortuneJ
Solid as a rock
James W Fortune shares his favourite
rock formations and how he shoots themJames explains his favourite images
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“Is it strange to have favourite
rocks? I hope not, because
this local trio are mine. I took this
shot through my Nikkor 24-70mm
f/2.8E lens. I used my Onyx 0.9 ND
filter to add motion to the water
without it losing texture.”2 “I love shooting at dusk and in the blue hour. It is
as though the world is transformed
into a cool, peaceful place; and our
approach to photography transforms
with it. I shot this on my favourite
lens: my Zeiss Milvus 2.8/21.”3 “Marsden Rock was once famed for its now-collapsed
arch, but the bay plays host to many
other photogenic rock formations.
The Milvus 2.8/21 has wonderful
optical characteristics that can
really help to bring a scene to life.”4 “Pink hues in the sky are caused by the shadow of the
Earth at sunset reacting with the
atmosphere; it is easily my favourite
time to shoot. Seascapes are
ever-changing and always present
fresh opportunities, whether it is
your first time or your hundredth.”20 DIGITAL CAMERA^ MARCH 2021 http://www.digitalcameraworld.com
f/11^120 sec ISO 642 | SEASCAPES