James R. Brantley has been photographing Washington DC's premiere events for over 20 years.  As Chief Social Photographer for The Washington Times and as a freelance photographer for Washington Life and Washington Dossier magazines, as well as for other media and private clients, Jim has photographed Washington DC's political, professional, and social luminaries, visiting royals, and  Hollywood stars .  Known for his candid, journalistic style and his professional attitude, Jim's experience allows him to see the interesting moment before it develops and to capture it when it does.