James Schmelzer is an award winning photographer and instructor with over 30 years experience teaching lighting and posing techniques. As a LUMIX Global Ambassador, James has ben actively involved with Panasonic in demonstrating LUMIX cameras at trade shows and camera dealers across the country.
James uses LUMIX cameras exclusively at his studio where he specializes in wedding, portrait and fashion photography as well as video production services.
James is a long standing member of the Professional Photographers of America , where he holds the Master Craftsmen Photography Degree. He also holds Master of Photography Degree with the Wedding and Portrait International.
James is owner of Elite Photographic Studio in Shelby Township, Michigan.