BODA: Jim Garner

According to American Photo Magazine, Jim Garner is “One of the Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World.” Jim’s career began in 1993 as a commercial photographer, where his skill for combining technical expertise with an elegant, modern aesthetic enabled him to build a solid business based on satisfied clients and referrals. He continues to take on selected commercial projects to this day. But Jim’s fascination with communicating people’s life stories soon led him down a different road: to become one of today’s most sought-after wedding photographers. By fusing several elements—an editorial fashion sense, a taste for distinctive colors and textures, a relaxed shooting approach and a strong passion for capturing “real life” moments—Jim has developed a unique style that consistently wins accolades and awards. For the past three years, J. Garner Photography has won in multiple categories at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) conference. In 2008, all five submissions by J. Garner Photography made the Top 10 of the album competition at WPPI. In addition, Garner took first and third place in the Studio Album Category, and first place for Bride & Groom in the Print Competition. His intense dedication to the business has also led Jim to create support products that work. In 2007, he launched BODA, a series of professional photography lens bags. BODA is seeing enormous success and has created a buzz in the international photography community. An expert in his field, Jim has been published in numerous photography industry publications including Rangefinder, PPA and American Photo Magazine. He is also a popular educator and public speaker.