James Tolley Photography

offering photographic services in the leeds area. worked for magazines and art houses, providing high-end photography with a easy-going manner. i'm looking for more commissions in my new area as it's a great way to meet interesting people and fantastic places. a little about me: i am a product of contrasting cultures. born in derby, but transplanted to the north east after family events necessitated myself and my mother starting anew. journeys back and forth aboard trains furthered my sense of observation, and my feelings of familiarity got replaced with a need to reflect. as young as six years old, an impulse gripped me as i went on a school trip around a local village. i wanted to document what i saw, personalising what i saw around me. i took photos all day, but for some reason disposed of the camera. later, going back to the bin, i retrieved it and solidified a love affair with photography that would follow me into adulthood. since it was the only thing i loved, i chased the chance