COLLECTIONS | BACKSTAGE | JASMINE TOOKS, PARIS, 2016

A woman smiling and waving in a costume with intricate patterns and beaded accessories, standing among plants.
A woman with long wavy hair smiling and waving, dressed in vibrant, colorful clothing with bead and embroidery details.

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JASMINE TOOKS, PARIS, 2016


  • 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 marquee sign at an outdoor event reading "Blackstage Secrets" by Russell James at Shanghai Exhibit with tall modern glass buildings in the background
A man in a suit holding a camera, taking a photo at an art exhibition with large fashion photographs displayed on a black wall.
Outdoor scene with a large black and white advertisement featuring photographers at a red carpet event, surrounded by people and city buildings.
A woman with long dark hair in a black top with flower embroidery, taking a selfie at a crowded night event with colorful neon light signs in the background.
An outdoor event stage with a sign that reads 'Backstage Secrets by Russell James' at a Shanghai exhibit. The stage has purple lighting and a purple curtain with a few people gathered around. There are city buildings in the background with some const
Four people, three women and one man, standing in front of a red vehicle, at an event with a backdrop that says "Backstage." The women are dressed in stylish outfits, and the man is dressed in a suit with an open-collared shirt. They are posing for a
Two women standing on stage in front of a large screen at an event. The screen displays the title 'BACKSTAGE SECRET' by Russell Jam, with logos of Mercedes-Benz, Hennessy, Canon, and YouTube. The venue has dark lighting with various portraits of wome
An art exhibition showcasing large digital screens displaying photos of women, with purple lighting illuminating the scene and several visitors observing the artworks.
Two people at an event with a pink backdrop that reads 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell James, with logos of Tencent Video and other sponsors. One person is holding a sign and smiling while the other holds a penguin plush toy and poses.
People on stage at a launch event for a book titled 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell Jay, with a large screen displaying the book cover and logos of Mercedes-Benz.
A collage of various photographs, including people, fashion models, and black-and-white and colored portraits, arranged on a wall.
A woman with short hair and sandals stands in front of a black wall with large photographs of women, while a group of people, including photographers and onlookers, take pictures at what appears to be an art exhibition or gallery.
Gallery of large, vibrant photographs of women, displayed on a wall in a dimly lit exhibition space with purple lighting.
Four women and one man on stage at a book signing event for Russell James' 'Backstage Secrets.' The women are smiling and clapping, standing behind a cake with white roses and pink lettering, while the man is speaking into a microphone. The backgroun
Book cover titled "Backstage Secret" by Russell James, featuring a woman with dark wavy hair, wearing jewelry, holding a finger to her lips in a shushing gesture, and dressed in an elaborate, textured outfit.
Multiple gold and silver umbrellas with the word Hennessy written on two of them.
Two photographs of models at a fashion event, displayed on illuminated panels in a dark room with blue lighting. The left photo shows backs of models wearing underwear and revealing outfits. The right photo features a female model in lingerie with de
A man sitting inside a white Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV with Backstage Secrets written on the side, giving a thumbs-up gesture at night on a city street with buildings in the background.
Entrance to backstage secrets exhibit with purple curtains, illuminated stairs, and people in formal attire and casual clothing near the entrance.
Two people standing on a pink carpet at a promotional event with a black backdrop that reads "BACKSTAGE SECRETS" by Russel James, alongside logos for Mercedes-Benz, Canon, and Tencent Video. The woman is wearing a black coat, a patterned scarf, and a
Bright blue sky with sunlight creating bokeh light spots and visible logos for Mercedes-Benz and Backstage Secrets by Russell James.
Three women standing next to a red Mercedes-Benz vehicle at a promotional event, with a black backdrop that reads 'Backstage'.
An art gallery featuring fashion photography, with black and white and color images of models and people displayed on dark walls illuminated by blue lighting.
Two men in suits talking in front of a pink backdrop with logos and text. One man holds a microphone, and the other is smiling.
Black and white photo of four smiling women with headphones, one wearing a leopard print hat, in a lively indoor event with people in the foreground.
People on a pink carpet at a event, one person is signing a large black backdrop with logos and text, including "Backstage Secrets" and various brand logos, while another person watches.
A woman with long blonde hair holding a penguin plush toy at a pink event backdrop. She is wearing a black dress with red floral pattern, high heels, and yellow nails. A man in a tuxedo with a microphone stands nearby, and there are cameras capturing
Nighttime outdoor event with a large black and white photo of photographers taking pictures, displayed on a rectangular billboard. Several people are visible in the background, some with cameras, and there are lights and structures indicating a publi
A man in a black suit standing on stage at a backstage secrets event, smiling. The background features a black wall with logos of Mercedes-Benz, Canon, and other brands, and the words "Mercedes-Benz BACKSTAGE SECRETS B RUSSELL JAMES".
Black and white mural of a woman with long hair, wearing a striped shirt, and riding a bicycle, displayed on a large wall in an exhibition space.
People walking in a dark corridor at night, with a woman in a leather jacket smiling and holding her chest, and others following behind her.
People at a backstage event with a pink backdrop featuring the words 'Backstage Secrets by Russell James' and logos, some are taking photos or videos.
A dark-colored wall with logos of Mercedes-Benz, Canon, IME IMG, Tencent Video, and Hennessy, along with handwritten signatures and notes in gold ink.
A crowd of people at an indoor event with a large screen displaying black and white images of women with styled hair.
Group of people gathered under an overhang at night, with a woman in a patterned dress talking to others, a cameraman filming, and some wearing black and others in patterned outfits.
A woman in a satin silk dress with back straps and stockings standing in front of two large photographs. The first photograph features a woman in red lingerie with lace details, a red headband, and jewelry, lying on a bed with a red and white pattern
A woman in a black suit stands in front of a backdrop with text including 'By Russell James' and some logos, as seen through camera equipment and lighting shadows.
Interior of an event space with a purple curtain on the left and a large black and white mural of people, including photographers, on the right wall. The ceiling is a neutral color with a spotlight shining down.
Group of six diverse people walking on pink carpet at event with colorful lighting.
A man and a woman are standing together at a backstage event with a large black backdrop behind them, featuring the event title 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell James and various brand logos including Mercedes-Benz, Canon, Hennessy, and others. The man
A backstage dressing room mirror with bright light bulbs around the frame. A woman in a satin jacket is sitting at the table, looking down, with makeup and beauty supplies visible. A promotional sign for a book titled 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell J
Two people standing on a pink carpet at a backdrop event with logos of Mercedes-Benz, Canon, and Tencent Video. The woman is in a black outfit with silver high heels, and the man is in a dark suit with sandals.
People attending a fashion event with large screens displaying fashion images, photographers capturing the scene, and attendees socializing.
Man and woman interviewing on a pink carpeted area at a backstage event, with pink backdrop featuring logos and text, including 'Backstage Secrets by Russell James' and Chinese characters. Nighttime setting with some attendees in the background.
A wall covered with numerous photos of women, some in color and some in black and white, featuring fashion, modeling, and portraits, displayed in a layered collage style.
A man in a tuxedo with a bow tie is smiling and handing a bottle of champagne to a woman with red hair. Other people are in the background at a social event with wine bottles and warm lighting.
A black wall with signatures and writings in gold ink, featuring a logo with a three-pointed star enclosed in a circle and the Mercedes-Benz emblem. Handwritten signatures and messages are scattered across the wall.
A woman posing in front of a large display photograph at a fashion event. The background photo features a model wearing an elaborate, colorful costume with feathers and sequins, and another woman wearing a similarly styled skirt. The woman in the for
Poster at the backstage area with a butterfly sculpture and a sign that reads 'BACKSTAGE SECRETS by Russell James'.
People hugging at a backstage event with a black backdrop featuring logos of Mercedes-Benz, Canon, Hennessy, and Tencent Video, and the event title 'Backstage Secrets' by Russell James.

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STANDARD | 59cm x 74cm (23 1/4” x 29”)
LARGE | 119cm x 152cm (47” x 60”)

  • Mounted using 1-ply museum board and white sintra, maple wood bleached white wash, acid-free, archival, support back, wood strainer beveled at top for cleat hanging,UV museum grade 

    STANDARD FRAME | 61cm x 76cm (24” x 30”)
    LARGE FRAME | 122cm x 155cm (48” x 61”)

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A woman wearing a green dress and jewelry, holding her finger to her lips in a 'shh' gesture at a fashion show backstage.