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Australian Born Photographer Russell James’ "On the Beach" Opens at Young Gallery in Knokke

KNOKKE.- Australian born, Russell James is currently renowned as one of the world’s leading fashion, beauty and celebrity photographers. Over the past decade his images have been prominent in world leading publications including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, W, Photo, GQ, Sports Illustrated and a host of other significant journals. Russell’s diverse achievements range from exhibiting for the likes of Hermes in association with Guggenheim to breakthrough advertising campaigns for clients such as Rolex and Victoria’s Secret to emotional portraits on many of the world’s leading celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Sigourney Weaver, Faith Hill and some sixty others. Originally inspired by the rich natural locations and the extraordinary light of Western Australia, Russell further developed his aspirational and emotional style in the cutting edge photography markets of London, Paris, Tokyo, Stockholm and Milan from 1987 to 1996. Debuting as a commercial director in