Photography by Matthew James

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Photography by Matthew James

Sports, Corporate and Editorial photography from award-winning photojournalist Matthew James

Sports, Corporate and Editorial photography from award-winning photojournalist Matthew James

Visit https://www.photographybymatthewjames.com for more info

* NCTJ Photographer of the Year 2011
* Midlands Sports Photographer of the Year 2011 - Finalist

16/06/2025

40,000 RUNNERS. TWO COUNTRIES. ONE BRIDGE

It was hot. It was windy. And it was unforgettable.

There’s something surreal about standing in the middle of a structure that normally belongs to cars, trains and freight — surrounded instead by thousands of runners, each with their own story, pace, and purpose. Some were chasing personal bests. Others just wanted to say they’d done it. And many were simply soaking in the rare chance to cross this iconic stretch on foot.

As a photographer, moments like this are gold: determination, exhaustion, joy, struggle, celebration — all playing out against the backdrop of one of northern Europe’s most spectacular pieces of infrastructure.

Huge respect to hosts , organisers and , the hundreds of patient volunteers, and of course the participants for making it happen. And to the wind: thanks for the drama. You did your part (I lost my hat).

15/06/2025

Broløbet 2025 - a 1/2 Marathon between Denmark and Sweden, across the Øresund Bridge

40,000 runners took part, and I probably walked 10k myself just going to and fro on the bridge.

Here’s a small selection of my favourite shots from the day - more to follow in 24 hours, so follow me to make sure you don’t miss ‘em.

Well done to everyone who took part, and special thanks to and for making it happen.

10/06/2025

The final 90 minutes of my Royal Run evening went from calm and serene, to manic and fast-thinking.

HRH King Frederik's arrival to Nyhavn via boat was a well-kept secret, and I enjoyed a good half hour of people watching as I waited in a pre-arranged location by the water's edge. In particular, I was keeping an eye on a large cloud that was blocking the sun, but two minutes prior to his arrival, the sun came out and shone in exactly the right spot.

As soon as I had the shot, I raced back to my office to collect my drone and then onwards to Frederiksberg Allé. Normally I give myself a set timeframe for scanning the thousands of people running towards me. If I haven't spotted any of the Royals in that window of time, I call it a day and shift my focus to getting the shot I'm sent there for.

And wouldn't you know it – as I'm hanging there, with all the correct camera settings locked in for that one shot, I spot a couple of police officers on their bikes in the crowd... followed by two more. It can only mean one thing, and suddenly I'm frantically scanning the crowd all over again.

Naturally this story wouldn't be so fun to tell if I'd screwed it up, but obviously I didn't.

10 points to those of you who can spot the two Royals in the image.

09/06/2025

Royal Run 2025… the story so far.

This year’s event is well underway, but the show’s not over yet.

Here’s a selection of my favourites from Copenhagen’s One Mile and 5k races.

07/06/2025

Rubjerg Knude Fyr - basically translates as Rubjerg Lighthouse - has been on my list of Danish must-sees since I moved to Denmark.

Built in the 1890s, it was literally raised onto a pair of tracks just a few years ago and moved 30 metres from the eroding coastline.

One of the best ways to see the lighthouse perched among the dramatic sand dunes is against a clear blue sky. So I was pretty lucky that day.

Have you ever been? Where should I visit next that often gets overlooked?

25/05/2025

Nørrebro, Copenhagen. Double Exposure.

22/05/2025

It’s not every day you get to be in the room while global climate policy is being shaped.

But that’s exactly where I found myself during a recent assignment for the Washington-based NDC Partnership.

Their international members gathered for a high-level summit at the , where national commitments to reducing carbon emissions were discussed face-to-face.

Before the main event, delegates explored three powerful symbols of the city’s climate ambition:

⚡️ Middelgrunden wind farm out in the Øresund
♻️ The pristine canals that run through Copenhagen’s heart
🔥 And ARC – Amager Ressourcecenter – the iconic waste-to-energy plant that’s changing how we think about urban sustainability.

I was there to document the visit as the group explored the ARC facilities, took in the views from the top of , and got a closer look at Copenhagen’s history and architecture from the deck of a @ boat.

The weather was completely on our side, and when the sun is shining, Copenhagen feels like an ideal place to live.

But behind the postcard views, the urgency of climate change is real, and it’s conversations like these that give me hope. I feel incredibly lucky to be invited into spaces where those conversations are happening — and to do what I love while witnessing ideas that could shape the future.

16/05/2025

Not everything we build gets applause.

This photo is from the early days of my Danish journey — a sand sculptor putting the final touches on a towering castle. What you don’t see is the hours of work beneath the surface, the base that holds it all up before the public ever arrives.

Last week I was hit with some feedback that stung, and to be honest, didn't feel fair. I’ve been carrying it around, wondering if I should say something or just stay quiet like we’re often taught to.

But here’s the thing: not everything about being a creative is polished and perfect. Sometimes we get knocked. Sometimes we doubt ourselves. And sometimes we need to remind ourselves that the foundation is strong — even when someone takes a swipe at the top.

If you’re a fellow creative who’s had a rough week, this one’s for you. Keep building. You’re not alone.

Stay strong, and have a great weekend, amigos.

24/02/2025

Copenhagen Light Festival , 2025.

I tell myself every year that I should go out and take some pictures, but it's always so damn cold! Took the kids for a quick wander round this time and just shot this with my iPhone. Edited using Snapseed, which I still genuinely love playing around with after all these years.

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