About
Commercial Portraiture and Advertising Imagery for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Services
Executive & Leadership Portraits: High-end, consistent imagery for boards, founders, and leadership teams.
Commercial Advertising: Narrative-driven lifestyle and portrait photography for brand campaigns and web assets.
Personal Branding: Editorial-style sessions for entrepreneurs, authors, and public figures.
Editorial Commissions: Cinematic profiles for magazines, digital publications, and press kits.
Full-Scale Production: Creative direction, crew sourcing (HMSA/Styling), and high-end retouching.
About James
James Hickey
Photographer | Founder
High-End Portraiture & Commercial Advertising | San Francisco Bay Area
James Hickey is a visual storyteller specializing in cinematic portraiture and commercial advertising. With over 15 years of experience—rooted in the fast-paced editorial and entertainment worlds—James brings a refined, high-production aesthetic to every project.
Now based in San Jose, he works across the San Francisco Bay Area to help executives, founders, and creative agencies build intentional, elevated brand imagery. His work is defined by a balance of technical mastery and creative direction, ensuring every frame feels both polished and authentic.
From global advertising concepts to personal branding for Silicon Valley leadership, James approaches every assignment with the goal of creating distinctive visuals that reflect both identity and ambition.
Actors
- Queen Latifah
- Kendall Jenner
- Eddie Redmayne
- Gillian Anderson
- Luke Wilson
- Adrian Brody
- Pamela Anderson
- Michael Pena
- Jason Isaacs
- Kate Walsh
- Richard Linklater
- Charlie Day
- Niecy Nash
- Keesha Sharp
- Tanisha Long
- Meagan Good
- Shanola Hampton
- Serayah
- Matt Cedeno
- Patrick Warburton
- Roselyn Sanchez
- James Wolk
- Shenaz Treasurywala
- Natasha Leggero
- Stephanie Danielson
- Eliza Coupe
- Christopher Deblasio
- Gia Skova
- Troy Laz
- Natalina Maggio
- Tara Ciabattoni
- Charlene Deguzman
- Patrick Gallo
Musicians
- Dr. Dre
- Will.i.am
- 50 Cent
- LMFAO
- Havana Brown
- Pussycat Dolls
- Black Eyed Peas
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Vince Neal
- Michelle Williams
- Mya
- Erica Jane
- Amerie
- Wendy Williams
- Cassie
- Robin Anton
- Vassal Benford
- Infected Mushroom
- Meital Divas
- G.R.L.
- Lauren Bennett
- Milo the Girl
- Aria Crescendo
- Chelsea Korka
- Rokelle
- the Willowz
- Bus Driver
- Audry Sessions
- Twalle
- Every Move A Picture
- Lil’ Nate Dogg
- Kim Sumner
- Shondel
- Vanessa Lunnon
- UndergroundDream
- Cody Wise
- Anja Nissen
- Airbourn Toxic Event
- Ellysa Chalk
- Traveler
- Elisa Jordana
Brands
- Reebok
- Omega
- Buttons
- LaDaire
- Just Cavalli
- Vivienne Westwood
- NBC
- Playboy
- FCUK
- Jimmy’z Jeans
- Zappos
- ADORE
- DMX
- NuBra
- Mododoc
- Belldini
- Body Language
- Sheen
- Ed Hardy
- Eva Varro
- Yepme
- Christian Audigier
- Syneron
- Moni Moni
- Vertigo
- Cutera
- Imoshion
- Varma
- Navan
- Astonish
- Zahm Gems
- Scott Barnes
- Uriel Sainez
- Mystra
- Galla Cabana
- Puruiti
- Maggie and Shirley
- Copenhagen Luxe
- MICA
- Lloyd Klien
- Nudz
- Michael T White
- Mac Henry’s
- Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre
- Elefante Blanco
- Love for Humanity
- Avesa
- Sex Vodka
- Frank Gallaso
- Convenos
- MSA
- Crossroads Trading Co.
Studio
Based in the San Jose / South Bay area, James works primarily on location to capture clients in their most authentic environments. Specialized studio production can be coordinated throughout San Francisco and Silicon Valley to meet specific campaign needs.
Full-service production is available upon request, including concept development, model casting, high-end post-production, and the sourcing of a elite team of stylists, hair, and makeup artists.la
Upon request, we offer production services including concept development, model casting, post production and the sourcing of a talented team of professionals for modeling, makeup, hair and styling.