Meet Our Photographers - James Newton

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It's time to meet the people behind the lens and find out what makes them tick when it comes to photography.

Here at Urban Angles, we pride ourselves on creating images that highlight properties and their features in the most beautiful way. So, it’s only natural that our photographers have the eye for that perfect shot. It’s time to meet the people behind the lens and find out what makes them tick when it comes to photography. First up, it’s James Newton, answering our questions and sharing some of his favourite shots.

How did you get into photography?

“Growing up my father was a media studies/photography teacher at a school in Clayton. That being said, there was always some sort of fully manual camera lying around the house for me to play with. Art was my favourite subject at school and photography quickly became the medium I used to express myself within that subject. I ended up winning the art prize in year 12 so I decided I would follow a career path in photography. The following year I attended RMIT University to do a Bachelor of Arts in Photography and I guess the rest is history.”

Tell us, what excites you about photography?

“I love shooting bold and eye-capturing images whilst collaborating closely with clients and/or colleges to achieve the best possible final product. I also love the diversity of being a photographer. It’s different every day! Whether I’m shooting property or architecture, lifestyle or portraits, flying my drone or even hanging out the side of a helicopter shooting aerials, I am confronted with new challenges every day. That’s what keeps me engaged and excited about what I do.”

What equipment do you use on your shoots?

“I shoot all my commercial work on Canon gear and have just started dabbling in a bit of drone photography with my DJI Mavic Pro. I also have an old-school 35mm film, Leica M6 that I sometimes play around with for fun.”

Who is your favourite photographer and which style of photography do you prefer?

“I follow a whole bunch of really talented photographers on Instagram. At the moment I’m really into looking at lifestyle and street photography. I love seeing beautiful images that capture the fleeting moments of the world around us in its most natural and candid way.”

Who inspires you when it comes to photography?

“Originally it was my Dad who inspired me. I didn’t realise it at the time but his subtle teaching method of just letting me find myself whilst helping me along the way really set me up for being the photographer I have become. Now I am inspired by the people I am around/work with every day.”

If you like James’ work, check out some other examples from the team in our photography gallery.

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How this topic fits current Urban Angles guidance

The retouching article favours preparing an uncluttered property before capture, avoiding unnecessary personal details and using virtual furniture thoughtfully. It discusses removing temporary items and changing grass or paint where corresponding real changes are occurring. These examples are not a universal list of free editing inclusions.

Its treatment of permanent features requires care:

Source statement	Implication for KB use
The retouching article generally rejects removing permanent fixtures such as power lines or neighbouring buildings.	Preserve this restriction when explaining the article.
The same article describes idealised builder/architecture imagery with neighbours or distractions removed.	The article itself distinguishes a different use case without defining a complete approval policy.
The operational FAQ says removal of permanent external structures can misrepresent a property and requires written acceptance of legal responsibility for the requested edit.	Preserve the stated condition; do not convert it into blanket permission to make the change.

This is a source conflict and a context distinction that the KB cannot resolve. Obtain Urban Angles' review of the exact alteration and intended use; do not present either the older article or a written-liability condition as automatic authorisation. The blog's emphasis is faithful representation, while its sales-performance assertions remain promotional. Sources: Retouching article, Operational FAQ — Post-production / Retouching / Editing.

Relevant production capability

The related current service pathway is property and architectural photography. The following KB material describes that capability and its planning context. Historical dates, equipment, promotions and campaign examples in the archived article remain source-specific and are not presented as current offers.

Urban Angles offers property photography for real estate professionals and agencies, home builders, architects and developers. Its photography offering covers residential listings, commercial spaces, architectural work, locations and people. The service page describes support from shoot planning through to retouching and delivery, with the approach tailored to the project and the customer's branding.

The company positions photography as a way to attract attention and support property marketing. Claims about stronger engagement, competitive advantage or better campaign performance are company marketing claims; the source does not provide measured outcomes or establish a guarantee. Source: Photography service page.

The photography FAQ describes shoot planning around the property's strengths, prospective buyer profile and campaign strategy. Composition, lighting, lens selection and the sequence of images are factors in developing the final image set.

For customers with multiple listings or offices, Urban Angles says it works with defined shooting standards, colour profiles and editing processes to maintain visual consistency. It also says it can follow agency style guides, including composition preferences, colour treatment and delivery specifications. These details support the company's stated ability to serve both individual projects and customers who need repeatable presentation across several campaigns.

The page describes photographs as retouched and suitable for marketing delivery. It does not specify an image count, download method, resolution, file format, usage licence, revision allowance or standard inclusions. Those details should be confirmed for the particular booking. Source: Photography introduction and FAQs.