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James Mackie Photography
Photographer with a camera on a woodland path

Behind the camera

About James

I’m a photographer based in West Sussex. I’m drawn to wildlife, landscapes, close-up work and cars—subjects that each ask for a different kind of patience.

Photography sits alongside the rest of life rather than above it. I use a Canon EOS R7, spend too long in Lightroom, and am usually happier returning with one photograph I care about than a card full of near misses.

Approach

I prefer natural light, honest colour and pictures that retain a sense of where they were made. The aim is careful observation, not to make every place look more dramatic than it felt.

Current equipment

Canon EOS R7 with a small set of lenses for wildlife, macro, landscapes and motorsport. The camera matters less than being ready when the light, weather and subject finally come together.