James J Robinson

Bio

James J. Robinson is a Filipino/Australian photographer, filmmaker and writer. He is based between Los Angeles and Melbourne. Initially shooting from 2014 at the age of 18, James has since been published by the likes of The New York Times and Vogue, worked with big names such as Kylie Jenner, Rihanna and Virgil Abloh, creative directed and shot campaigns for Instagram and Valentino, plus shot and directed hundreds more ad campaigns, short films, album covers, magazine editorials and music videos. With a background in cinema and film criticism, his work pays particular attention to character, lighting, and narrative. As a writer, he has published opinion pieces and interviews with a number of figureheads from across the globe, both in print and digitally. In 2021, his portrait ‘Kevin at Midnight’ was nominated for Australia’s prestigious National Photographic Portrait Prize, and is currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery in the country’s capital, Canberra. Despite commercial success, Robinson aims to keep his work grounded in celebrating the lives of everyday people – using his work as a conduit for social change and identity politics. Beyond this work, James is also a disability support worker, lighting designer, and public speaker.