James Cochrane (b. 1980) is a photographer based in Cardiff, Wales, UK. With a background in geography, applied geology, and environmental science, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his work — combining scientific perspective with a deep curiosity about the natural world and human experience.

His photographic practice centres on the dynamic relationships between people, place, and environment, exploring both social and natural landscapes through long-form projects.

Each body of work serves as a chapter within a broader environmental narrative, weaving together documentary imagery with social commentary, offering nuanced reflections on landscape, community and family.

Cochrane’s approach is rooted in observation, patience, and return. He revisits locations and communities over time, engaging with themes of familiarity, transience, and transformation - the interplay between memory, change, and continuity. His work invites reflection on the subtle complexities of landscape and identity, offering a quiet but persistent inquiry into how we inhabit and shape the world around us.