JODIE JAMES
PAINT LADY and MOWER LADY
From the series Sleeping on the Job
We are all tired, it's been a few stressful years. In these trying times, exhaustion has become a common phenomenon.
Are we simply going through the motions, sleepwalking through our days, just to get by? Perhaps we are asleep with our eyes open and we don’t even realise it.
I shot this project as a bit of a reflection of the way things are for me right now. I feel like I have so much to do but I just cannot get it all done. Possibly a few more power naps per day could be the solution to my problem.
These photographs, all self-portraits, capture this sentiment and were taken in various work environments using a combination of remote shooting, drone, and a self-timer.
ABOUT JODIE
Award-winning photographer, Jodie James, always has her eye fixed on the viewfinder in search of the stories between the frames. It’s in these moments that she finds the real images that make her one of the country’s most sought-after editorial and commercial photographers.
With a varied portfolio of commercial and editorial work, including experience in outdoor exhibitions, Jodie’s work spans tourism and brand work for international, and NZ-based businesses, brands, and private individuals.
A former marketer, Jodie understands the power an expertly crafted visual has to move audiences into action. Her astute commercial knowledge gives clients value that lives on long after the shoot. Jodie’s keen sense of adventure and hunger for the perfect shot is what drives her work to the next level.
Down to earth, happy to go the extra mile, and full of unique insights gleaned from living and working around the globe, Jodie works hand-in-hand with her clients to capture images that provoke emotions and create a connection between the viewer and the narrative behind the image.
Available around NZ, Jodie comes armed with the expertise and devotion to the art of photography that allows her work (and subject!) to stand out from the crowd.
When she’s not shooting or editing, you can find Wanaka- based Jodie in search of fresh powder, responding to the Fire Siren for the Wanaka Volunteer Fire Brigade, rollicking down a black run, or out on an adventure.