To photographer Jim Ross, taking a photo goes well beyond just tripping the shutter. The Toronto resident combines a wonderful ability to work with people, a genuine curiosity and interest in his subjects, as well as perfect timing. The results are simple but powerful images that employ people and lighting that are rarely seen in today’s newspapers.
Whether it is a farmer standing in his field cupping a handful of golden canola or a busy city street, Jim is right in his element as long as there is a camera in his hand.
“There is nothing like taking a photograph. Just getting that pinnacle moment on film is like hitting the game-winning home run, it’s a great feeling. Every assignment has incredible potential,” says the enthusiastic 32-year-old.
Jim was formally trained in photojournalism at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario. Known for its state of the art studio and computer lab, Loyalist is consider a leading photojournalism program in Canada. Jim took advantage of this learning environment and honed his talented skills with hundreds of hours in the darkroom and in the field. Soon after graduating he found himself accepting assignments from leading Canadian publications such as Maclean’s Magazine, Canada’s leading news magazine, as well as the Toronto Star, the county’s largest newspaper.
Jim hasn’t looked back since and as developed into one of the province’s most versatile photographers. Whether is is Toronto Raptor Vince Carter slam dunking or a quiet moment between friends on a front porch, Jim’s photographs capture the moment like few can.
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