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Jim is a food and lifestyle photographer/director based in Southern California. He is a graduate of The Art Institute of California's culinary program and a self taught photographer.
He has directed and produced several short films under his production company, Soigne Films. He has photographed and produced several cookbooks and has a new cookbook “Asian Cuisine” set to be published in early summer of 2022.
When not on location he can be found at home cooking and spending time with his wife, daughter and their little French Bulldog "Mochi".
(profile image:Adam Lerner)
Notable clients:
Michelin Guide Saison
Leica Camera Commis
Cidermill Press NightBird
Art Culinaire Jeune et Jolie
Food and Wine Magazine Birdie G's
Imbibe Magazine Otium
Life and Thyme Magazine Animae
Saveur Magazine Mentor BKB
San Diego Magazine Trick Dog
Popular Photography Magazine Chefs Club NYC
Liholiho Yacht Club Nobu
Lundy Way Aprons Horn BBQ
Protege Asterid
Californios Bells
Sons and Daughters