Jim's wanderlust and search for compelling images has brought him to many less-traveled areas. He takes particular interest in the indigenous peoples and traditional and tribal cultures of developing nations, and in documenting these disappearing cultures. Through his images he strives to portray the dignity and timeless beauty of these people living in harmony with nature.

As well as winning numerous awards, Jim's work has been displayed in galleries and in the San Diego Natural History Museum. He gives frequent slide presentation lectures of his travels throughout the world. Jim and his photographs were featured in the book, SAN DIEGO'S NORTH COUNTY COAST (Twin Lights Publishers, 2001), and TREASURES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Morgan & Chase Publishing, 2006). His images have also been published in numerous books, magazines, newspapers and CD covers.