About
Hi, I'm James, father to an amazing little girl, Sophia, and husband to my wonderful wife, Thuy. After becoming one of the premier wedding and family photographers in the San Francisco Bay Area, my family relocated in 2017 to Snoqualmie, WA in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Having grown up near Seattle, returning to this beautiful place full of trees, mountains, valleys, lakes, and rivers feels like I've returned home.
How did I get into photography? After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in Biological Sciences, I decided to switch gears and follow my true creative passion. Now I feel blessed to be able to capture some of the most joyful, meaningful times in people's lives for a living! I love adventure, the outdoors, running, hiking, mountains, trees, music (particularly experimental electronic music - Autechre, Squarepusher, or Boards of Canada anyone?). And I love the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
I'm very passionate about documenting life with my camera in an authentic, timeless, and artistic way, especially when it comes to photographing those moments in life that sometimes bring a tear to your eye. I love capturing emotion and the connections you have with those you hold dearest in life. There really is nothing quite like the storytelling power of a photograph and I believe there is something uniquely epic in every couple and every family that is waiting to be captured. Using natural light, breathtaking locations, and my own unique style of natural, emotive posing, I'll beautifully show your connections to the ones you love to create something that is heartfelt, emotional, inspirational, and real.
I encourage you to explore my portfolio and journals, and if you like my vision, I would love for you to get in touch. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in starting a conversation, I encourage you to fill out one of the contact forms or shoot me an email at james@jamesthomaslong.com . Let's capture your next adventure!
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about james
based in beautiful snoqualmie, wa
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Wedding photographs are meant to be cherished forever. That's why choosing a wedding photographer that you can feel comfortable and be your true selves around is so incredibly important. You need a photographer who is on your side - capturing your connections - your love for each other in an authentic, timeless, and beautifully epic way.
If you've had a chance to look around and like my vision, please complete this form and I'll get back to you very soon.
i'd love to hear from you!
Elopements
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Wedding photographs are meant to be cherished forever. That's why choosing a wedding photographer that you can feel comfortable and be your true selves around is so incredibly important. You need a photographer who is on your side - capturing your connections - your love for each other in an authentic, timeless, and beautifully epic way.
If you've had a chance to look around and like my vision, please complete this form and I'll get back to you very soon.
i'd love to hear from you!
weddings
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Choosing the right family photographer is a big decision. No two photographers are the same. And you want a photographer who can capture the beauty of your family as you are today and have an amazing, adventurous experience together as a family while doing it! After all, kids grow up so incredibly fast and these photographs will become part of your family's legacy, documenting the beautiful smiles, playful spirit, and loving connections you share with each other, for now and future generations to see.
So let's celebrate your amazing family! Just complete the form below and you'll be on your way towards setting up an absolutely extraordinary photography session experience for your family! I'll be back in touch with you very soon.
i'd love to hear from you!
families
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Congratulations upcoming High School Seniors!
Celebrate this amazing time in your son or daughter's life with an epic senior portrait session. They can help choose the perfect location - something that has meaning to them. And with a 2-hour long session, there is time to explore our location and have an outfit change or two as well.
Just complete the form below and you'll be on your way towards setting up an absolutely extraordinary photography session experience for your graduating senior - something they'll love and you'll love as well! I'll be back in touch with you very soon.
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hs seniors
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