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James Wilkerson

Vintage Photographer & Designer

Capturing timeless moments with a classic touch. Specializing in film photography, retro design, and creating memories that last generations.

About Me

My Story

Born and raised in a small coastal town, I developed an early appreciation for the beauty in everyday moments. My grandfather's old Leica camera was my first love, sparking a passion that would shape my life.

After studying fine arts at the Rhode Island School of Design, I spent a decade traveling the world, documenting cultures and landscapes with my trusted film cameras.

Today, I blend traditional techniques with modern sensibilities to create work that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

My Skills

Film Photography

Darkroom Processing

Vintage Retouching

Analog Design

Typography

My Portfolio

Mountain Landscape

Alpine Memories

35mm film, 2019

Captured during a summer trek through the Swiss Alps using Kodak Portra 400.

Urban Portrait

Metropolitan Souls

Medium format, 2020

A series of portraits shot on Ilford HP5 in downtown Chicago.

Seaside

Coastal Reverie

Large format, 2018

Long exposure seascapes captured at dawn using a 4x5 field camera.

Forest

Enchanted Woods

Infrared film, 2021

Experimental infrared photography in the Pacific Northwest rainforests.

Desert

Desert Solitude

Polaroid, 2017

Instant film experiments in the Arizona desert using expired Polaroid stock.

Rock Formation

Geological Time

Digital with film emulation, 2022

Blending digital capture with traditional darkroom techniques for unique textures.

My Journey

Freelance Photographer

2018 - Present

Working with clients worldwide to create bespoke photographic projects, from editorial assignments to personal commissions.

Lead Designer at Retrospect Studio

2014 - 2018

Directed creative projects for clients seeking vintage-inspired branding and packaging design solutions.

Photography Instructor

2012 - 2014

Taught traditional darkroom techniques and film photography at the New England School of Art.

Assistant Curator

2008 - 2012

Worked at the Museum of Photographic Arts, helping to organize exhibitions of 20th century photography.

Get In Touch

Contact Information

Address

123 Vintage Lane, Portland, OR 97204

Email

hello@jameswilkerson.com

Phone

(503) 555-0192

Send Me a Message

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