Recognized as a prominent wildlife photographer, Jim Stamates has been creating photographic images for more than 25 years. Since 1980, he has focused his talents on the photography and preservation of our natural surroundings.

For Jim, respect for wildlife takes precedence over "getting the shot." His philosophy is rewarded by a unique intimacy with his subjects. Dedicated to the proper and ethical behavior towards nature, Jim champions his "low impact field techniques" through lectures and workshops that emphasize the well-being of the subject.

Because of his "low impact" philosophy, Jim was chosen by the National Wildlife Service to document the nesting of the American White Pelican on Pyramid Lake, NV. It was the only time that anyone had been allowed to place a blind at the nesting site and stay overnight on Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is closed to the public. From this unique experience, Jim created an educational audiovisual presentation called "Pelicans of Pyramid" which has been enjoyed by numerous groups, including the Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, and visitors to the Stillwater/Fallon National Wildlife Refuge. The presentation is currently being shown to school children throughout northern Nevada and California as a means of education for this sensitive species and unique natural area.

Jim has been highly commended by BBC Wildlife Magazine and the Natural History Museum, (London, England) through the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 1997. Jim's images are published worldwide and can be seen in many magazines. Tony Stone images represents Jim's photographs for commercial use throughout the world.

Closest to Jim's heart are the images he selects for his Limited Edition Collection. These are the special images that move the soul and are displayed in galleries throughout the United States including his summer gallery at Lake Tahoe, CA. Jim has collectors as far away as Japan, Australia, and Europe.

Jim is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) ansd the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). He and his wife Kathy reside at Lake Tahoe, CA.