James  (but you can call me Jim) Quaschnick is a central California  based freelance photographer specializing in sports and major events for promotional, editorial and commercial uses.  

Jim has had work appear in places such as magazines,  newspapers, video games, brochures, corporate publications, media guides, major web sites, and others.

Jim discovered his passion for  photography at the early age of 10 when he received his first 35mm camera from a family friend.  At about this same time he discovered motorcycles and grew up riding and racing motocross, eventually turning pro at 21.  He put his two passions together early on and spent several years shooting motocross at most of the tracks around California.    He discovered that riders wanted to see their photos right away, so (this is the late 80's) he began shooting the races on slide film, developed the photos onsite,  put the 35mm cut slides into key chain viewers and sold them on the spot, all only a few hours after they were shot.  His business become hugely popular and eventually started this same approach with other sports.

Now digital he still loves shooting amateur sports and in fact started a new business in 2004 that goes back to his roots of amateur event photography.  He created All Action Shots to fill the huge void in professional photography at a local amateur and semi-pro level, allowing athletes and their parents the opportunely to have professional photographs during their games or tournaments.

If you are interested in contracting Jim for personal, large event,  photojournalistic, or commercial services you can contact him here.   Available for travel - Jim uses Canon 1D Mark II bodies and "L" Glass.