Monocle
MR PORTER
The New York Times
Nike
Rhapsody Magazine
Samsung
Sonos
T Brand Studio
TimeOut Magazine
Urban Outfitters
Viacom
VSCO
Select Clients / Publications:
Aesop
Alliance
Amazon
BMW
Bon Appétit
Domino Magazine
Etsy
Finish Line
Floyd
Gaggenau
General Electric
Google
Cody James is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Los Angeles, California. Focusing in on lifestyle, portraiture, interior, and product photography, he brings a unique flavor to the commercial world by creating a warm familiarity and relatability to his work. Cody has helped create imagery for some the most influential brands of our time such as Amazon, Sonos, and BMW. He also works regularly with start-ups and helps build foundation for their signature brand imagery. In the editorial world, he has consistently contributed to many well known publications such as The New York Times, Monocle, and Bon Appetit.
My artistic approach can best be described as visual storytelling, crafted with distinctive lighting techniques and engaging subjects, married together in a setting that complements the narrative-based imagery. I love stepping into my subject’s world and document their surroundings. - Cody