James Dorondo
Class of 1986
📍 Anchorage, AK, USA
East Anchorage High School 1986
Life Highlights
Over the years, I’ve owned three businesses and have had the privilege of employing more than 40 people along the way. That experience has shaped a lot of who I am, both professionally and personally. I’ve also had the chance to drive across most of the United States and parts of Canada, which gave me a real appreciation for different places, people, and landscapes.
Somewhere along the way, photography became more than just an interest. It became something I love and eventually something I did professionally. I enjoy photographing landscapes, wildlife, and events, but what I probably enjoy most is creating images that help people feel good about themselves. Whether I’m capturing a person, a place, or a meaningful moment, I’m always looking for the story and the feeling behind the image.
I also enjoy singing karaoke, so if there’s ever a chance to get together and sing a few songs, I’m open to invites.
Somewhere along the way, photography became more than just an interest. It became something I love and eventually something I did professionally. I enjoy photographing landscapes, wildlife, and events, but what I probably enjoy most is creating images that help people feel good about themselves. Whether I’m capturing a person, a place, or a meaningful moment, I’m always looking for the story and the feeling behind the image.
I also enjoy singing karaoke, so if there’s ever a chance to get together and sing a few songs, I’m open to invites.
Favorite High School Memory
Some of my favorite high school memories include hanging out with my close group of friends and being part of both the football and rifle teams. Looking back, it was the everyday moments, the inside jokes, the team experiences, and the shared adventures that made high school so memorable.