James Anthony

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes fashion, commercial, and celebrity photographer, James Anthony. James talks about the power in being fully invested in pursuing opportunities and passions, how to effectively network and confidently pitch your talent, and how he moved through low points in his life to speak his dreams into existence. He also shares the three attributes that have empowered him to become the successful entrepreneur and artist he is today.

James has been chasing the hustle ever since he was a kid, dancing on the NYC subway for dollars and coins. He describes his love for theater and track, along with how his mother’s life and profession as a mortician has deeply impacted his outlook on life, surprisingly in the most positive of ways.  

“Put everything you have into the things you love to do and you’ll reap those rewards.”                    -   James Anthony 

James then speaks on how his education in mass communications and film production fostered a safe space for experimenting with photography and how he made money and gained traction in the photography industry after moving to Atlanta post-college.

Tune in to learn James’ biggest photography inspirations, the origin story of his award-winning short film, Crossroads, and the next big project he’s working on. 

“You can’t run from what you’re meant to do.”   - James Anthony

About the Guest:

While living in Atlanta, James Anthony cultivated his photography skills shooting fashion spreads and cover shoots for magazines. His photographs are "clean" and alluring, which has led to his growing success in the photography and fashion/entertainment world.

His works have been showcased in publications domestically as well internationally. James Anthony can usually be found traveling across the world shooting beautiful scenic locations, models, celebrities and campaigns.

James Anthony is currently based in Los Angeles and travels everywhere in between for work.

Connect with James Anthony:

Visit his website: www.jamesanthonyphotos.com 

Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamjamesanthony 

#jamesshootsanddraws

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People + Resources Mentioned:

Vibe: www.vibe.com

Voyage ATL: http://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-james-anthony-james-anthony-photography-roswell/

Clubhouse: www.joinclubhouse.com

Jerris Madison: www.jerrismadison.com

Crossroads: www.imdb.com/title/tt12683044

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: www.goodreads.com/book/show/18144590-the-alchemist