Who Am I?

For starters, I would like to thank you for your interest in my work. As an aspiring photographer the most important resource I have is you, and your "word of mouth" advertising. Whether you were referred here by a friend, found me on Flickr, or were handed a card on the street, you are a part of the process of getting the word out!

So who am I? My name is James McFarlane and I am a twenty-something freelance photographer looking to experience the world through my camera. Appropriately the URL for this blog is "the world TTL" which for those of you who don't speak camera is a short hand for Through The Lens.

I live in the Greater Toronto Area and love to explore the vast and varied cultural, architectural, social, and visual landscapes of our city. My work has taken me far and wide in both geography and genre. I have covered the genres of Street photography, Band photography, Architectural photography, Portrait photography, Travel photography, Event photography, Aerial photography, Sports photography, Fundraisers, Historical Re-Enactments, Urban Exploration, Glamour, Studio, Photojournalism, and More!

Suffice to say, whatever the job, I'm willing to give it a try with a smile on my face, a glint in my eye, and a camera slung over my shoulder.

So, what will you find here? Apart from my attempt to post a new photo everyday, this will be my forum for announcing new photography jobs I've received, places I've been published, reviews of my gear both new and old, and general updates of the goings on in my professional life. Also, expect to find snippets of my philosophies on photographic genres, bits of wisdom I've gleaned from other photographers, and tips I've picked up along the way.