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JMCB was founded by photographer James McBride in 2012.

James believes what we communicate visually is an increasingly important factor in the tech & social media revolution. He says it's "a fundamental part of our evolution." There is substantial empirical evidence for his claims.

Early in life James found an outlet for his muse in photography. He blended his love of the ocean with his creative eye. It was nine months from the time he picked up a camera until he was published in a southern California surf magazine. The month after was his first full page photo in Surfer Magazine. He interned for legendary ocean art photographer Aaron Chang, followed by Surfer Magazine before setting out freelance contributing editorial work and advertising imagery to the surfing industry however, his dream was to become a photojournalist focused on conflict. That dream changed on September 11th, 2001.

James felt called to service and joined the Navy as a Search & Rescue Swimmer. He was suited to this role because of his time spent in water photography. He finished college during his service and was commissioned to fly the Apache Longbow helicopter. After multiple deployments he decided to return home and leave full time military life. Accepting a role as a project manager for a large consulting firm, he managed a strategic project for NATO during the Libya war. During this time he was also completing his MBA.

Feeling he lost himself in the major events of the time, he left the corporate grind. James currently has a studio in Hollywood and is photographing personalities of all types. He also continues to serve through the California National Guard.