Tour photographer for Clint Black and Timmy Trumpet.
170+ artists. 28 festivals. 13 countries.

170+ Artists Photographed
13 Countries Worldwide
28 Festivals Covered
Glamour Germany — Published
James Coletta Portrait

Biography

I've been the guy on the tour bus.

Right now, I'm on the road with Clint Black — 97 shows and counting as his tour photographer. Before that, I traveled the world with Timmy Trumpet and toured with 30 Seconds to Mars.

But it started smaller.

In 2009, I picked up a camera at Harper's Ferry in Boston and started shooting local shows. I spent years in Boston's club scene — 27 venues, 104 nights at Throwed alone, plus Royale, Prime, and Julep Bar. In 2010, Tommy Trash hired me to shoot his set at EDC New York — my first major festival. A year later, a photo I took of Skrillex was published in Glamour Germany.

That was the moment I knew this was the path.

The festival circuit came next. I've shot EDC 17 times over 10 years, Holy Ship 12 times, Ultra 11 times — 28 festivals in total across 13 countries. In between, I was embedded with artists: Alesso for 54 shoots, Steve Aoki for 17, plus Tiesto, Hardwell, Marshmello, Diplo, David Guetta, Eric Prydz, and 170+ others.

I've also shot campaigns for Adidas, WeWork, Corona, and Bud Light, covered conventions like Star Wars Celebration and PAX East, and built a cosplay photography portfolio across 11 conventions. Today, whether it's a country tour, a weekend festival, or a brand campaign — I bring 15 years of music world experience to everything I shoot.

What I Offer

Tour Photography

Personal photographer for world tours. On the bus, backstage, and on stage.

Festival Coverage

Main stage moments, crowd energy, and behind-the-scenes access.

Artist Press & Promo

Press photos, EPK imagery, and promotional content.

Brand Campaigns

Commercial photography with authentic music world energy.

Video & Creative Direction

Video production, editing, VFX, and full content packages.

High-End Weddings

Selective. For those who want tour energy at their celebration.

Based in Boston. Available Worldwide.

I'm booking tours, festivals, conventions, brand campaigns, and select events. If you've got a project that needs someone who's been in the trenches of the music world for 15 years — get in touch.

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