Andrew James spent 26 years as a consumer magazine editor, the last 13 of which were on the world-famous Practical Photography. A long-time expert in photographic techniques across many disciplines, he’s a self-confessed ‘generalist’, and a font of knowledge on creative approaches to capturing just about any subject.

Aside from being an award-winning photographer, Andrew is also well known as an educator, and has inspired thousands of enthusiasts across the world from his lectures, workshops and magazine articles. He works as a specialist leader for the prestigious Natural World Safaris, and has guided photo expeditions from the frozen wastes of Antarctica to the colourful streets of Cuba.

Although he’s well known as an expert in capture, Andrew is also a RAW post-processing wizard, and if something is possible in Lightroom, he’ll show you how it can be done! His presentation style is always warm and inclusive, and like all great educators, he has a knack of explaining complex things in simple, accessible ways.

Andrew’s generalist label means that as a professional, he has been commissioned to shoot everything from heavy industry to delicate florals, but when he’s taking pictures for the love of it, he likes to hone his approach to capturing wildlife and moody landscapes.

Andrew’s wide-ranging photography knowledge means he authors the long-running Photo Answers section for Digital Camera Magazine, and his work as a journalist, guide and educator dovetails neatly into his commitment to Foto-Buzz – and Fotobuzzers!