James DeCamp Photography
About
James D. DeCamp, an award winning commercial photographer with more than 30 years experience, available for your assignments in Columbus, Ohio, the Midwest region, and world wide.
In addition to my years as an independent photographer, I have worked for more than two decades as a staff photographer for The Columbus Dispatch, The Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, and ThisWeek Newspapers and I was a photographer for the Zondervan “Sunday in America” book project. As Media/Public Relations Director for the Columbus March for Jesus, I produced a 175% increase in attendance from the previous year.
I have photographed some of the most famous and infamous people in the world, including every US president since Jimmy Carter, but what I really enjoy is documenting ordinary life, from the joys of two people coming together at a wedding, to breaking news. As any good journalist knows, these stories are all around us. I look forward to working with you to tell your stories.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Major:
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Visual Communications
Areas of specialization:
- Photojournalism
- Electronic Newsgathering
- Industrial Technology
- Physical Sciences
Continuing Education:
Poynter Institute, Visual Edge 2000 –
Digital Photography Conference – July, 2000.
Southwestern Photojournalism Conference –
1998, 2005.
National Press Photographers Association, Digital Photography Conference –
1997.
Northern Short Course in Photojournalism –
1992, 1995, 2002, 2004.
National Press Photographers Association, Flying Short Course –
1987, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008.
Ohio News Photographers Association, Convention –
1985, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Typical rates:
$325 / Hour
$1200 / Half Day
$2100 / Full Day
Wedding rates start at $2500.
Standard wedding investment is $3750
How did you get started in this business?
Started photographing sports and news for the Cincinnati Enquirer in high school.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Where you’ve seen my work:
Magazines:
Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine, US News & World Report, Christianity Today, News Photographer, Newsweek, 614, Columbus Weddings, Healthy New Albany, Columbus CEO, City Scene Magazine, Columbus Bride, The Knot, Capital Style, Columbus Alive, Governing Magazine.
Newspapers and web sites:
The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Columbus Dispatch, The Cincinnati Enquirer, USA TODAY, Newsday, New York Post, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, ThisWeek Newspapers, FoxNews.com, MSNBC.com, ABCNews.com
and hundreds more.
Books:
“Sunday in America”, Zondervan Books, 1998;
“Camargo Country Club History”, Bayshore Books, 2000;
“Gathering of Mustangs & Legends”, Gathering Foundation, 2009;
“Coaching Basketball’s Multiple 2-1-2 Full-Court Zone Press”, Coaches Choice, 2011;
“Columbus: A Smart, Sustainable City”, Cherbo Publishing Group, Inc., 2012;
“Historic Columbus: A Bicentennial History”, Orange Frazer Press, 2013;
“Running With Tears: Turning Your Pain into Passion”, Julie Busby, 2015;
“Forever Families”, Dave Thomas Foundation, 2017.
Corporate promotions (partial):
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Columbus Regional Airport Authority, Columbus Clippers, Ohio High School Athletic Association, Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Capital University, Ohio Historical Society, State Auto Insurance, Chick-fil-A, West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, Sherwin-Williams, Komen Columbus, COSI, Clif Bar, City of Columbus, Columbus Fire Department, Columbus Division of Police, Marriott, DHL Express, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Longaberger Basket Company, WBNS-TV, Ohio Education Association, Ohio Wesleyan University, Promera Sports.
Additional Clients (partial):
zulily, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, C.C. Filson, Bloomberg, Getty Images, Ohio History Connection, Komen Race for the Cure, State of Ohio, Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, Columbus Dispatch, The Ohio State University Center for Aviation Studies, Witness Hospitality, Inc., Sintel Hospitality, Alliance Hospitality, Zuma Press, Southcreek Global Media, Cap City Sports Media, Ohio Health, Merrill Lynch, Jefferson Foundation, Wexner Foundation, Griffin Communications, Sarah Irvin Public Relations, Lisa Hinson, Ltd., The Ohio State University USAC, KIPP Columbus, Cristo Rey High School, Midwest Foods Association, 4Time All Star Athletes, After School All Stars, The Arnold Experience, The Ohio State University College of Engineering, Ohio University, WOUB-TV, The Ohio State University College of Nursing.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure photographer and do work for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Both of these great organizations are near and dear to my heart and I am blessed to be able to provide them with my photography services.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Stay away from Craigs List and cheap photographers.
Yes, everyone has to start someplace, but let them cut their teeth on someone elses event or wedding. You are only doing your wedding or event once. Make sure the person you hire to cover that event has the experience and the professionalism to cover it adequately.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
General timeline of their event so they can plan coverage hours.
What are the final uses of the photography they are requesting.