RUSSELL JAMES

One of the world's top photographers, Russell James hails from WesternAustralia. Strongly idiosyncratic, his work is heavily influenced by hishomeland's open landscapes and extraordinary light. Dream-like imagescombine the natural elements of air, sun, earth and water. Applauded forhis sexy nudes, exuberant fashion spreads, as well as distinctiveportraiture, his trademark style is instantly recognizable. Whethercapturing the daily lives of Australia's aboriginal peoples, or crafting aluxury advertising campaign, this consummate professional leaves nothing tochance... Russell James's work has appeared in many influential magazinessuch as Vogue, Marie Claire and GQ. In particular, his images in theSports Illustrated swimsuit edition have drawn great acclaim. He has alsocreated advertising campaigns for world-class clients such as Victoria'sSecret.