Director, James Davis, II, who is also known as “JD2”, is a 26-year-old Music Video Director & Photographer, who lives his life by visuals.” James got his start in film/TV when he was only 11 years old, while working as a Cable Wrangler in his church’s media department. Once he was old enough to operate a camera, he realized that this is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.
Being true to himself, James continued to purse his goals throughout high school in is hometown of Buffalo, New York, where he immersed himself in TV courses and classes in editing, and he began developing his own visual style. After graduating from high school, James went directly to “art school” to study film. After a 13 month run, he left art school to attend the more prestigious Full Sail University in Orlando, Fl. It was in this setting that James more completely developed and evolved in the pursuit of his dreams. Now residing in Los Angeles, CA, he has had the pleasure of working with a handful of talented, well know and upcoming artist such as Pharrell, Chris Brown, Usher, Akon, Producer Red One, Cedric Gervais, Party Favor and many more. And, while James loves working on videos, he has also made a name for himself in the world of photography. Working with models all around the world as well as a few publications under his belt.
James has lived and traveled all over and continues to straighten his eye and produce stunning images for the world to see