Great timing here! – with the world’s media hoping for another Royal wedding to set the presses rolling – The Mega Agency have signed respected Royal photographer James Whatling to the agency.
They say: James, who is passionate about documenting the life of the young Royals has travelled the world with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and other members of the Royal Family. His work spans both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilees, and onwards to Her Majesty’s 90th birthday celebrations in London last summer. James, who is 42 and married with three young children, has been covering major news stories across the world since beginning his photographic career in 1997.
James said: “I’m thrilled to be joining The Mega Agency. I have known the team behind this project for many years and it’s wonderful to be working with them once more. I’m excited about what lies ahead and look forward to this new opportunity and further success with Mega.”
David Leigh, Mega’s Chief Content Officer, said he was thrilled to have James on board. “James is one of the best in the business and we’re delighted he’s decided to join our team.”He’s well respected by picture editors and his colleagues alike, and the quality and detail of his pictures speak for themselves.”
A selection of Royal moments by James:
Prince Harry visits Gauda Secondary School and takes part in Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colour, in Okhari, Nepal, on the 22nd March 2016. Picture by James Whatling
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, lights a beacon to celebrate her birthday in Windsor, Berkshire, UK, on the 21st April 2016. Picture by James Whatling
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George visit the Nightlife display at Taronga Zoo, view a Bilby and officially name the Prince George Bilby Exhibit, as part of their tour of New Zealand and Australia in Sydney, Australia, on the 20th April 2014 Picture by James Whatling
• James’ work has graced the front page of every National Newspaper on more than one occasion and has been nominated for the Picture Editor’s Awards Royal Photographer of the Year.