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No images are to be duplicated or used for commercial use.

A photojournalist and Fine Art photographer, James Wiley’s accomplishments include the ONPA 'National Photographer of the Year' award in Canada. In 1984, he was selected as one of the top 100 photojournalists in the World to contribute to the book 'A Day in the Life of Canada', and in 1987 was invited to contribute to the book 'Share The Flame' (journey of the Olympic flame from Greece to Calgary). In 1988, James was chosen as one of only three photographers to produce the 'Official Book of the Olympic Games'. His work has also appeared in 'The Best of Photojournalism', an annual publication featuring the World’s best photographs of the year. His own book 'Images of Cabbagetown', published in 1994, contrasted the lives of those living in one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in Canada.

I have always been fascinated with the 'black and white' in black and white photography. This body of work is a result of that fascination. Influenced by the cinematic 'Film Noir' period of the 40's and 50's and by the work of photographer Bill Brandt, I have compiled these landscape and architectural  images that emphasize drama and mystery. It is much more about style than subject matter as the goal is always a final print of high contrast, featuring deep, rich blacks and brilliant whites.

All prints are fiber based silver gelatin which guarantees no computer manipulation.