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Fort Langley
British Columbia Canada

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ABOUT JIM

I’ve retired from a wonderful career in Emergency Medical Services. From a very young age photography has been a very important part of my life. I especially enjoy shooting and teaching film photography as well as restoring and using vintage cameras. I enjoy digital too. 

Much of my photography takes place in and around our historic village of Fort Langley, just 30 minutes from Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. This charming little town exudes a true small-town feel, with its picturesque scenery along the Fraser River and a rich history as the birthplace of British Columbia. It’s also home to the Fort Langley National Historic Site, a place that never fails to inspire me.

Photography has been a lifelong passion, one that started in high school when I was just 13. It’s a love I share with my wife and kids. In fact, when my wife and I were searching for our first home, there was one non-negotiable requirement—it had to have space for a darkroom! Now, more than 50 years later, my passion for photography remains as strong as ever. While I enjoy shooting digital, my heart truly belongs to film. I work with a variety of cameras, but my favorites are my beloved Leica and the magnificent Hasselblad medium-format camera—the very same model that went to the moon. Most of the film I shoot is processed and printed right in my own darkroom.

In the latter years of my career, my direction migrated to teaching the next generation in my field. This was the greatest challenge and joy of my long career. That love for teaching has carried over into photography, where I now find great joy in mentoring others and helping them discover the magic of film. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’d love to help.