My gift is in “seeing.” In this photography series of Philadelphia I have focused on what and how I “see” our city. Each image has been carefully created and composed with each branch, wall, shape, and object positioned with a specific intent. Each image in its simplicity is intended to be direct, honest, and timeless in its design.

In working on this body of work I became aware of a tremendous sense of pride in our city, a strong appreciation for the history, and a wealth of great architecture. In this series you will find a great appreciation and respect for all that was uncovered.

I am sharing with you how I “see” along with my vision. I hope that these photographs will encourage others to “see” things in their own way, opening up their eyes to other worlds, expanding one’s thinking and sense of awareness which in turn provides meaning in one's life.

Note: These images are select images from a larger body of work.

Received a press pass from the City of Philadelphia, 1998.

Showed in Old City Philadelphia, “First Fridays,” 1998-1999.

Photographer of weddings, portraits, and fine art projects in
San Diego, CA 1999-2002.
Projects include: “Night exposures of San Diego Beaches,” “Photojournalistic Documentary of life on Mission and Pacific beach promenade,” “America and Rt. 1 Highway series.”

Photography teacher at the Main Line Art Center, 2002-2003.
Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA.

Philadelphia images accepted into The Print Center Gallery Store, 2003.
The Print Center, 1614 Latimer Street, Philadelphia PA.

Images on display at Focus Suites of Philadelphia, 2002-2003.
Focus Suites, Bala Cynwyd, PA.

“Philadelphia series” exhibited at Tyme Gallery 2003.
Tyme Gallery, Havertown, PA.

Open for commissions.
Open for Gallery Representation.

Please contact for current prices and information:

e-mail: markjames@mjamesphoto.com
phone: 610-329-3001