A man with a beard and shaved head taking a selfie outdoors with a small camera in his hand. He is sitting in front of empty stadium seats with modern buildings in the background.

Quote in pink and white text on a black background that reads, 'PORTRAITS for people who give a DAMN.'

I’m Jim, the photographer behind Charlie James Photography, a Milwaukee based studio specializing in bold, story driven portrait and personal branding photography.

I didn’t stumble into this craft, I built it. Frame by frame. Mistake by mistake. What started as curiosity turned into an obsession: using light, contrast, and grit to capture real human stories.

My style is defined by bold contrast, honest emotion, and lighting that fuses technical skill with soul. I don’t take photos… I make them. Every session is active, intentional, and designed to bring out what’s true about you and your brand.

Working with me isn’t about posing perfectly. It’s about collaboration, being present, exploring ideas, and building portraits that feel alive. Whether you need new headshots, a full personal branding session, or editorial portraits that stop people mid-scroll, we’ll create something that’s unapologetically you.

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