James Vorster

I'm a photography-first content creator who turns photos into stories for web and social. I have had a nontraditional journey into the media landscape, and now I am looking for an opportunity to create content in a contemporary landscape. My experience with JDV Colours led me to produce 416 research-led posts across multiple formats, growing the account organically to 4,500 followers.

Notably, a top post reached over 36,000 likes and garnered 270 comments. I also publish sports reporting and feature writing that is grounded in careful sourcing.

Content Creator and Photographer - JDV Photos and afterlightfilm.com - York, UK

(2022-09)

• Captured high-quality action and promotional photos for university sports teams, enhancing their online presence and engagement
• Managed and created dynamic content that boosted follower interaction and team visibility
• Nominated and shortlisted for Photograph of the Year as part of YUMAs 2025
• Operated with high-profile teams like York City Ladies' Football Club, Doncaster City Council, and various businesses around York
• Appointed head photographer for Nouse throughout the inter-university sporting competition, Roses. I provided over 500 photos of the event

Photo and Video Colourisation Artist - JDV Colours

(2020-11)

Combined design expertise with narrative-focused content creation while restoring and colourising historical photographs that bring the past to life

• Experience includes web design, Instagram posts, stories and banners
• Commissions include restorations for Adam Holloway, author of Duty Nobly Done, and for Ernie Bird, New York theatrical composer, Larson Grant Finalist
• Became a founding member of the Coloriser's Code of Conduct, which aimed to address controversies surrounding the practice
• Recolourised over 400 images and videos combined over 4 years. At my peak, I colourised 2-3 every day
• Colourised photos and wrote well-researched answers on historical questions online, gaining 2.6 million content views and becoming a Top-10 writer on the Second World War on the site. My most popular piece gained 351,000 views

Bar Supervisor - Castle Snooker Club - York, UK

(2024-08)

• Ensured smooth daily operations by coordinating stock management and efficiently handling deliveries while simultaneously organising successful events and maintaining professional snooker equipment
• Promoted the Snooker Club through social media and photography of events

Pasadore - Pasadore Casa Brazilian Rodizio - York, UK

(2023-08 - 2024-08)

• Pasadore trained, a highly valued team member, contributing to Casa being ranked on TripAdvisor as the No. 1 restaurant in North Yorkshire
• Operated methodically under pressure, supporting both bar and kitchen operations
• Upsold products successfully through excellent product knowledge and building rapport with the clientele

Bachelor of History/Politics (50/50) - History/Politics - University of York (2022 - 2025)

International Baccalaureate - General Education - American International School of Bucharest

IGCSE - General Education - United World College of South East Asia