COLLECTIONS | BACKSTAGE | BEHATI PRINSLOO, KARLIE KLOSS, NEW YORK, 2012

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BEHATI PRINSLOO, KARLIE KLOSS, NEW YORK, 2012


  • In 1999 James was invited to shoot backstage at the infamous Woodstock ’99 concert during the performance of the legendary James Brown. it ignited a new passion for him ,and in the years since James has been given all-access to many exceptional concerts and live events. Aligning his solid relationships in fashion and music, James became the lead photographer at the global phenomenon, The Victorias Secret Fashion Show

    James states:

    “I have often likened my extraordinary backstage access to being the janitor in the closet at the White House – putting me in the hot seat to capture a historic first-hand account.”

    The Backstage Secrets series features:
    Ariana Grande, Alessandra Ambrosio, Barbra Striesand, Justin Bieber, Gisele Bündchen, Lady Gaga,  Black Eyed Peas, Cara Delevingne, Toni Garrn, Elsa Hosk,Selena Gomez,Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid,Taylor Hill, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Miranda Kerr, Kendall Jenner, Seal,Heidi Klum, Abby Lee Kershaw, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes, Adam Levine, Adriana Lima, Bruno Mars, Stella Maxwell, Barbara Palvin, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Behati Prinsloo. Lais Ribeiro, Josephine Skriver, Sara Sampaio, Ed Sheeran, Romee Strijd,  Jasmine Tookes, Candice Swanepoel, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Justin Timberlake, Liu Wen and others.

    His bestselling volume ‘Backstage Secrets’ first launched in Shanghai at Harbour City in 2017.

Large sign advertising "Backstage Secrets" by Russell James at a Shanghai exhibit, with tall modern skyscrapers in the background.
A man in a dark suit taking a photograph at an art gallery with large colorful fashion photographs on the black wall.
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An outdoor event entrance with a black facade and purple lighting, labeled 'Backstage Secrets by Russell James,' featuring a group of people gathered on the stage and several visitors walking around in the background.
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Two people are on stage, one woman and one man, speaking at a Mercedes-Benz event with a large screen behind them displaying the title 'BACKSTAGE SECRET' by Russell Jam. The background features pictured photographs of models.
People viewing illuminated fashion photography on a black gallery wall with purple accent lighting.
Two women in black suits on a pink stage with a pink backdrop, one holding a penguin plush toy and the other holding a microphone and a plaque, during an event for 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell James.
People on stage at a book signing event for 'Backstage Secret' by Russell Jay, with a large screen in the background displaying the book cover, author name, and sponsor logos.
A collage of various photos, including women at fashion shows, posing in glamorous outfits, and candid moments at events.
A woman in a dark suit being interviewed by a group of photographers in an art gallery with black walls, surrounded by large colorful photographs of people.
Gallery of fashion photographs displayed on a wall in a dark exhibition space, with silhouettes of viewers observing the artwork.
A group of five people on stage celebrating a book release, with a cake that has 'BACKSTAGE SECRETS BY RUSSELL JAMES' written on it, and a backdrop displaying the same title.
Book cover titled 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell James, featuring a woman with long dark hair in a glamorous pose, wearing jewelry and a dress with feathered and embroidered details.
Several metallic umbrellas with the word 'Hennessy' on two of them, arranged against a black background.
Two fashion photographs displayed side by side on a dark background with purple and blue lighting. The left photo shows people in colorful, edgy fashion, mostly showing their backs and legs, wearing high-heeled boots and shorts. The right photo featu
A white Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV with promotional logos, parked on a city street at night, with a man in a suit giving a thumbs-up from the driver's seat.
Entrance to the 'Backstage Secrets' exhibition with purple curtains, on a stage with steps illuminated by pink lights, at the Shanghai Expo, with a sign displaying 'Mercedes-Benz' and 'Russell James'.
Two individuals standing on a pink carpet in front of a black backdrop with event branding, including Mercedes-Benz and Canon logos, at the backstage secrets event by Russ James.
Bright blue-lit stage with Mercedes-Benz logo and Backstage Secrets sign, with lens flare and reflections.
Three women pose in front of a red Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicle at a backstage event, with a black backdrop and the words "Backstage Story" visible.
Gallery of fashion photographs featuring models, displayed on black walls with purple neon lighting.
Two men in formal suits having a conversation in front of a pink backdrop with text and logos at an event.
People gathered in front of a large black-and-white photo of smiling women at an indoor event.
A woman in a black blazer and black trousers signing the backdrop at a promotional event for the book "Backstage Secrets" by Russell James, with a man holding a microphone and another person standing in the background.
A woman in a black and red dress holding a penguin plush toy on a pink stage with a man in a black suit speaking into a microphone.
Nighttime view of a large billboard showing a black-and-white photo of photographers holding cameras, with a cityscape and parking lot illuminated by lights in the background.
A man in a suit standing on a pink carpet, smiling in front of a large backdrop that reads 'Backstage Secrets' with several logos, including Mercedes-Benz, Canon, and Tencent Video, at a formal event.
Black and white portrait photographs of women displayed on gallery walls, with visitors observing the artwork in a darkened exhibition space.
Two women smiling and walking through a dark backstage area with black curtains, one wearing a satin dress and leather jacket, the other in black clothing at night.
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Black backdrop with logos of Mercedes-Benz, Canon, Hennessy and Tencent Video, with the event titled 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell James, including signatures and handwritten notes.
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A woman in a silky, light purple slip dress stands in front of two large photographs, one of a woman with long blonde hair in red lingerie lying on a bed, and the other of a woman in red lingerie with a garter belt showing her thigh.
A woman in a black suit standing on a stage during a fashion event, viewed through camera equipment silhouette, with a backdrop displaying market and brand names.
A large outdoor display with a black-and-white photo of photographers taking pictures, illuminated by purple lighting and a spot of white light.
People walking on a pink carpet at an event or party, with bright lighting and cityscape in the background.
Two people, a man and a woman, standing on a pink carpet in front of a black backdrop with white and pink text, at a promotional event for the book 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell James. The backdrop features logos of Mercedes-Benz, Canon, Hennessy, a
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Two people, a woman and a man, standing in front of a large event backdrop at the "Backstage Secrets" event. The woman is wearing a black coat, putting her hands in her pockets, with a patterned scarf and sparkle heels. The man is in a navy suit with
People attending a press event with large screens displaying colorful images and photographs, including a woman in a costume and a person with face paint, surrounded by cameras and photographers.
Two people standing on a pink carpet in front of a pink backdrop and talking to each other during an event. The backdrop has logos and text, including 'Backstage Secrets by Russell James' and other Chinese characters.
Wall of fashion photographs featuring models in various outfits and poses, some in color and others in black and white, displayed in a grid layout.
Man in tuxedo smiles and shakes hands with woman holding a gold bottle of champagne at an event with other people in the background.
Autographed black wall with Mercedes-Benz logo, and logos for TIME, IMG, and Chinese characters. Yellow and white signatures surround the logos.
A woman in a black suit posing in front of two colorful fashion photographs, one featuring a model with large pink and purple feathered costume, and another showing a woman with a blue skirt and green, white, and blue pleated accessories.
A digital display with a sign that reads 'BACKSTAGE SECRETS by Russell James' in front of a black and white background image of a backstage area with makeup and hair products, and silver megaphones hanging above.
Two women hugging and smiling in front of a backdrop at an event, with a third woman walking in the background.

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A woman wearing a green, embellished costume with feathered shoulder accents, holding her finger to her lips in a shushing gesture, with a crown on her head, at a backstage fashion show.