Born in Perth, Western Australia, Russell James is currently one of the worlds leading fashion photographers. Over the past decade his images have become synonymous with provocative, unique perspectives of many of the most prominent women of our time in the worlds of entertainment, fashion and beauty. His works have appeared in a wide range of leading international publications such as Vogue, W, American Photo, and Sports Illustrated.

Russells diverse photographic achievement range from exhibiting for the likes of Hermes in association with Guggenheim to breakthrough advertising campaigns for global brands, such as Rolex, VIctoria's Secret, Evian and Revlon, to emotional portraits of many of the worlds leading celebrities, musicians and super-models such as Scarlett, Johansson, Halle Berry, Faith Hill, Black Eyed Peas and countless others.

James has also excelled in the world of directing and is frequently engaged as a director for art films, music videos and television commercials for global brands such as Gillette and Victoria's Secret.

His eye originally inspired by the rich natural location of his home lands in Western Australia, James developed his cutting edge and provocative fashion style in the cities of London, Paris, Tokyo, Stockholm and Milan in the years 1987-1996, creating a unique blend of fashion and extreme location as his signature trademarks.