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Taking
that step…
JAMES
JAGGER
PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE
WORDS: WINDSURFING UK
PHOTOS: JAMES JAGGER
WWW.JAMESJAGGERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM AND
WWW.SIXFOOTANDPUMPKIN.COM
AS MUCH AS WINDSURFING IS ABOUT WHAT
HAPPENS ON THE WATER THERE’S ALSO A
WANT/NEED FOR DOCUMENTATION – AFTER ALL,
WITHOUT THESE TYPES THERE WOULDN’T BE ANY
VIDS, IMAGES OR INDEED MAGAZINES SUCH AS
THE ONE YOU’RE READING NOW. A plethora of
camera addicts exists who get all snap happy when
the wind blows. We’ve already featured Joe Cockle
(see issue two for profile) and now we’re
highlighting south coast based James Jagger.
James recently went full time with his photography
which prompted us to sit down with JJ for a natter.
I was always encouraged to use a camera on family holidays
from an early age. The first time that stands out was on a ski
trip to Austria when I captured an image of a paraglider
silhouetted against the sun. I loved the way the shot showed
the interaction between an adventure sport and the natural
environment and from that point onwards I was hooked.
I’ve wanted to be a full-time freelance photographer for over
10 years but it’s been a question of plugging away alongside
a full-time teaching job until I was in a position to make it a
reality. In the last 12 months, the photography has gone to
another level which has meant I’ve been able to leave my job
as a teacher and go full-time with the photography.
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WIND
SURFING