Kial James Photography Blog - Kial James Photography | Auburn, Grass Valley, Nevada City

WElcome to the blog of Kial James.

Designer, photographer, artist, and creator. I explore a variety of topics ABOUt photography, design, and AI within the creative and professional workspaces.

Crystal Hermitage Gardens at ananda Photo Walk by kial james photography

Photo Walk

April 5, 2024

Photo Walk

The Story Behind the Photo: Covid

Personal Projects

March 13, 2024

Personal Projects

The Story Behind the Photo: Rose Boy

Personal Projects

February 14, 2024

Personal Projects

Amateur vs Pro. How to start thinking (and shooting) like a pro.

January 26, 2024

The Story behind the photo - a new Web Series launching in February '24

Storytelling

January 15, 2024

Storytelling

Favorite Locations for Capturing Fall Color in Nevada City, CA

Photo Walk ·
Travel ·
Fall Color, Nevada City

October 20, 2023

Photo Walk ·
Travel ·
Fall Color, Nevada City

How to find the right Senior Portrait Photographer

Senior Photographer ·
Senior Portraits ·
Seniors by Kial ·
Tips and Tricks ·
How To Series

October 5, 2023

Senior Photographer ·
Senior Portraits ·
Seniors by Kial ·
Tips and Tricks ·
How To Series

The bad and the ugly. part 2.

Tips and Tricks ·
Headshots ·
How To Series

September 13, 2023

Tips and Tricks ·
Headshots ·
How To Series

The future is here: Exploring the use of AI for headshots.

Tips and Tricks ·
Headshots ·
How To Series

August 14, 2023

Tips and Tricks ·
Headshots ·
How To Series

NCBA Presents 'Destinations 2023'

Dance, Performance, Ballet ·
Dance

July 6, 2023

Dance, Performance, Ballet ·
Dance

The Beauty of snow portraits

Family Portaits ·
How To Series ·
Senior Portraits ·
Tips and Tricks

February 25, 2023

Family Portaits ·
How To Series ·
Senior Portraits ·
Tips and Tricks

Discovering the Beauty and Mystery of Death Valley: A Journey Through America's Hottest and Driest National Park

Astrophotography ·
Travel

February 12, 2023

Astrophotography ·
Travel

Lines in Motion 2023

Dance, Performance, Ballet

February 5, 2023

Dance, Performance, Ballet

How I got the shot.

Astrophotography ·
Fine Art ·
Travel ·
Yuba River

January 11, 2023

Astrophotography ·
Fine Art ·
Travel ·
Yuba River

Family Photos at the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge

Families by Kial ·
Family Portaits

January 9, 2023

Families by Kial ·
Family Portaits

Grass Valley & Nevada City High School Senior Portrait Photographer

Senior Portraits ·
Senior Photographer ·
Portrait Photography ·
Seniors by Kial

January 8, 2023

Senior Portraits ·
Senior Photographer ·
Portrait Photography ·
Seniors by Kial

The Art of Photographing Fine Art

Art by Kial ·
Hire a Pro ·
Fine Art

January 6, 2023

Art by Kial ·
Hire a Pro ·
Fine Art

A Visit to Victorian Christmas

Travel ·
Victorian Christmas, Nevada City

December 20, 2022

Travel ·
Victorian Christmas, Nevada City

Catching sunset at Yuba 49x

Yuba River

December 7, 2022

Yuba River

The spanish princess + Nevada County Nutcracker

Dance, Performance, Ballet

November 29, 2022

Dance, Performance, Ballet

Taking Time at Bridgeport