Games, girls, and yes, games. You could say those pretty much were the things that used to take up James' time. He was a young boy at the very sense, not thinking there was any more to life than just his games and his hobbies. So when he began to click his camera at age 18, no one was expecting him to take something like this seriously.

But God does take our destinies seriously. And making James as one of the youngest (if not the youngest) Imagine Nation junior photographers ever, you could say God was not playing games.

Couples, meet Imagine Nation's new Junior Photographer, James Valenzuela.

Studying photography was like a huge step towards growing up. James needed the extra money to get his first camera so he took a loan from his mom and sold his videogames and gadgets. He also enrolled in Purpose Driven Photographer, a photography workshop headed by Imagine Nation. Being part of PDP launched James into a journey towards a whole new career. But there was more to just photography that James learned in PDP. He also found purpose. James found Christ.

Shortly after the PDP course, INP opened its doors for it's 8th batch of apprentices. James felt led by God to send in his application. At first, he was doubtful, thinking--being a bum at age 18--he did not have what it takes. But he obeyed and eventually got in. At one of the group's Bible studies, Sir John Ong shared about Christ and right then and there, James encountered the God who set him up for a bigger game, a better plan. James surrendered his life and prayed to receive Jesus in his heart. Everything was never the same since.

For months, James faithfully apprenticed under Imagine Nation, joining the team in blessing more and more couples with their hearts and skills. And the training paid off! After just barely six months of apprenticeship, James got promoted! One of the youngest junior photographers at 19 years old! Imagine Nation warmly welcomes this new talent to its amazing roster of photographers.

Young, fun, classically simple--James Valenzuela brings in his youthful vibe to your special day. So get to know him more! Catch James at Imagine Nation Photography studio or give us a call and find out how you can have James on your next shoot.