History
Jim's interest in photography started in the early 1980's when he almost went into the business full time, but decided against it when kids started coming along and the need for medical insurance was more important than doing what he loved. After drifting away from photography for a few years, Jim was introduced to the world of the new, auto-focus digital SLR camera and pursued it with more passion than ever before. Finally in 2003, and after finishing his studies at the New York Institute of Photography, with the support of family and friends, Jim was convinced to follow his dream and that is how Jim Shields Photography was started.
Specialties
Jim Shields Photography has a relaxed approach that captures the events of the day uninterrupted. Jim will always usually start at the bride's home and goes from there to catch those candid shots of preparation with the special people around you. All scheduling is discussed in advance so everyone knows where he will be, and when. We believe that every part of your wedding day should be memorable; the family and formal pictures are short, fun and creative so you spend as little time away from the celebration as possible. If not shooting weddings Jim has done corporate photography as well as children, and has had the opportunity to photograph many people of interest, including the likes of, Rick Springfield, Adam West, Robert Ficano and has been published in