Photographer-artist James Schot began his journey to South Florida in Indonesia (a.k.a. Malaysia). Between his birth there and new residence here he has traveled extensively and lived in Europe and in many areas of the United States. His career in photography began in Los Angeles, where after service in the Vietnam conflict and a degree in TV/Film Production, he took a position as in-house photographer for the R&D Division of Vivitar Corporation, a large manufacturer of photography products.

Through this position he began acquiring a wealth of knowledge and experience in photography. In 1978, he left to strike out on his own as a freelance photographer working in the commercial field for companies such as Estee Lauder.

In 1984 he moved east, making his home on Martha’s Vineyard Island. It was ten years after beginning his freelance career when James Schot felt ready, mentally equipped and compelled to enter the challenging realm of fine art photography.

The results can be seen and enjoyed in his book “Illusions of Martha’s Vineyard,” which was accepted for inclusion by the renowned Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England, and in other artistic and scenic pieces, including works from a series he calls Double Vision, Fossils, and Alien photographs.

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