About

The Artist 

The Process


My work is not confined to one medium or subject; it is raw, wild, and fleeting.  I guess you could say that I'm an artistic opportunist, being in the right place at the right time.  From 500 feet above the ground to below the surface, the water and life around it is my heart's true passion.  What's truly remarkable about my work is the way that light is captured and presented in his pieces.  As light dims or intensifies, the images will change and appear differently resembling an authentic viewing experience as if you were really there.

Artist Statement

I grew up playing and fishing along the banks of the Chenango River.  As a child water was my summer salvation and when I first saw the gulf of Mexico in 1996 it became my obsession.  In this exhibition, I present the waters of the world.  Bali, Anguilla, Florida, Binghamton.  The intense heat from the ring of fire and the single digits of Pulaski.  From the waters edge to 400 feet above as I imagine my father is looking down on me.

My work is meant to lift your feet off the ground.  Reconnect you with nature, with a memory of a time when the world was magical, and our hearts were as wild as our imagination.  It is a reminder that no amount of money ever bought a moment of time.

Artist Biography

Jim (James) Root is a photographer whose work connects places, people, and nature. With the focus of his studies being in large scale productions, he specializes in unique moments that transform the urban to the natural.

Jim Root is originally from Oxford NY.  He is a renowned traveler, best selling author, television host, photojournalist and self proclaimed rhum connoisseur.  He received his Associates of Arts and Sciences from SUNY Morrisville, and his Bachelors of Science in English from SUNY Oneonta. 
 

Jim Root with giant bluefin Tuna

The Work

Jim has hand selected each piece out of thousands of images.  Each release is limited to only 100, individually authenticated with their own unique blockchain identifier allowing owners to track their art from production.  Jim's images are produced on two types of paper: 

 

UltraHD: Fuji Crystal Pearl Paper With Metallic Gloss

 

The characteristics of the razor sharp ultraHD Photo Print are exhibited perfectly under acrylic glass. The light, shatterproof material enhances the appearance, making the colours and depth really pop. The 0,11 in. (3 mm) aluminium Dibond backing consists of two layers of aluminium sandwiched around a polyethylene core. This completes the overall look while providing additional stability.

 

ultraHD Photo Print Under Acrylic Glass

The characteristics of the razor sharp ultraHD Photo Print are exhibited perfectly under acrylic glass. The light, shatterproof material enhances the appearance, making the colors and depth really pop. The 1/8 in. (3 mm) aluminum Dibond backing consists of two layers of aluminum sandwiched around a polyethylene core. This completes the overall look while providing additional stability.

2012

Jim authors feature blog on The Weather Channel and Weather Underground titled "Reel Weather" begins his first of many appearances on those networks and their affiliates.

2016

Skyhorse publishes Smallmouth Bass Fishing For Everyone by Jim Root, forward by Mark Zona.  Book debuts at #1 on Amazon.

2018

Jim is co-founder of Wild Outdoor Media, Production Company.  Begins hosting new television series Reel Bragging Rights on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and Sportsman Channel Canada.

2022

Jim releases his first print for purchase titled Steel Queen.