James Lester is a bit of a legend on Instagram. A reputation that initially caught our eye at SLOtography. That, and his incredible images. After some time spent with James, you’ll find that his photos are just a piece of his total awesome-ness.
Growing up on the Central Coast, James was captivated by the world’s natural beauty from a young age. So when he picked up a camera in 2015, his appreciation for the natural world took on an even wider angle.
Fast forward to today. James has spent the past ten years honing his craft: capturing magnificent landscapes and 140+ weddings both with SLOtography and his personal work as James Lester Photography - his wedding photos have been published in Rock & Roll Bride Magazine and the New York Times!
Working with James you’ll quickly realize he is, first and foremost, a friend. Of course, he is professional each and every step of the way—but he also believes a casual and relaxed vibe yields the best photos (and we couldn’t agree more!). With James behind the lens, you can unleash that unbridled smile and let your natural light shine.
Aside from taking photos, you can find James moonlighting as a DJ & music producer, practicing yoga (keyword: practicing), playing video games and searching for the best food in the world, with his wonderful partner Jamie Nicole and her their cute little chihuahua named Robyn.