James DeCamp Photography

12/10/2025

Such a great evening. Our team enjoyed being a part of it and documenting it all!

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11/29/2025

In honor of the OSU - MI game today, a blast from the past.

The sky over Ann Arbor was a dull, Midwestern bruised purple, the kind of sky that stares back at you with dead eyes before it dumps snow, regret, or a loss to Michigan. Welcome to the Big House, where 100,000 drunk and frozen partisans came to bear witness to the football apocalypse: a limping Buck...

11/10/2025

A fully laden SS Arthur M. Anderson makes it way out of the Duluth Harbor Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  The Anderson is famous for being the last ship to be in contact with SS Edmund Fitzgerald before she sank on November 10, 1975. Arthur M. Anderson was also the first rescue ship on the scene in a vain search for Edmund Fitzgerald survivors. The Anderson came out of the drydock of the American Ship Building Company of Lorain, Ohio in 1952 and had a length of 647 feet (197 m), a 70-foot (21 m) beam, a 36-foot (11 m) depth, and a gross tonnage of roughly 20,000 tons. She was second of eight of the AAA class of lake freighters.  During the winter of 1974–75, she was lengthened 120 feet by Fraser Shipyards, Superior, Wisconsin to an overall length of 767 feet. On the lakes for nearly 70 years, she received a five month long survey and refitting in 2019 before being returned to service. The vessel’s namesake, Arthur Marvin Anderson, was director of U.S. Steel, a member of its finance committee and vice chairman of J.P. Morgan & Co. at the time. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

11/10/2025

A fully laden SS Arthur M. Anderson makes it way out of the Duluth Harbor Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Anderson is famous for being the last ship to be in contact with SS Edmund Fitzgerald before she sank on November 10, 1975. Arthur M. Anderson was also the first rescue ship on the scene in a vain search for Edmund Fitzgerald survivors. The Anderson came out of the drydock of the American Ship Building Company of Lorain, Ohio in 1952 and had a length of 647 feet (197 m), a 70-foot (21 m) beam, a 36-foot (11 m) depth, and a gross tonnage of roughly 20,000 tons. She was second of eight of the AAA class of lake freighters. During the winter of 1974–75, she was lengthened 120 feet by Fraser Shipyards, Superior, Wisconsin to an overall length of 767 feet. On the lakes for nearly 70 years, she received a five month long survey and refitting in 2019 before being returned to service. The vessel's namesake, Arthur Marvin Anderson, was director of U.S. Steel, a member of its finance committee and vice chairman of J.P. Morgan & Co. at the time. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

11/07/2025

Headed off to tell another great ‘Forever Family’ story for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. I typically regret a 3am wake up for a 6am flight, but views like this make it worth it.

05/24/2025

As I head into covering another Alumni Weekend at Kenyon College, I reflect on last years bicentennial celebration.

Each June, I return to the rolling hills of Gambier, Ohio, to photograph Kenyon College’s Reunion Weekend. I’ve been doing this for years now – long enough that the trees along Middle Path seem to nod in recognition when I arrive with cameras in tow. But this year, 2024, wasn’t just another ...

04/09/2025

James DeCamp Photography - Washington Prime Group Lays Off 139 at Columbus Headquarters Amid National Sell-Off of Shopping Centers

COLUMBUS, OHIO — In a move that marks another chapter in the slow unraveling of the traditional American mall empire, Washington Prime Group (WPG), the Columbus-based owner of Polaris Fashion Place, has announced it

Washington Prime Group Lays Off 139 at Columbus Headquarters Amid National Sell-Off of Shopping Centers By James DeCamp COLUMBUS, OHIO — In a move that marks another chapter in the slow unraveling of the traditional American mall empire, Washington Prime Group (WPG), the Columbus-based owner of Po...

04/04/2025

New post added at James DeCamp Photography - On March 30, 2021, the cherry blossoms in Columbus, Ohio, unfurled their delicate petals in an ephemeral spectacle of pink and white, a fleeting moment where time itself seemed to pause in reverence. Along the banks of the Scioto, in the gardens of Franklin Park Conservatory, and scattered across hidden

On March 30, 2021, the cherry blossoms in Columbus, Ohio, unfurled their delicate petals in an ephemeral spectacle of pink and white, a fleeting moment where time itself seemed to pause in reverence. Along the banks of the Scioto, in the gardens of Franklin Park Conservatory, and scattered across hi...

04/03/2025

2024 Pictures of the Year Entries
James DeCamp has been a passionate competitor in the Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA) Picture of the Year contest, showcasing his keen eye for storytelling through powerful imagery. With a career spanning decades, his entries have captured moments of raw emotion, striking composition, and technical excellence.

Whether documenting the human experience, covering major news events, or crafting compelling visual narratives, his submissions reflect his dedication to the craft. Over the years, his work for The Columbus Dispatch and many other publications has earned recognition and respect, standing out among Ohio’s top photojournalists. Each entry into the ONPA competition is a testament to his ability to freeze time and tell stories that resonate far beyond the frame.

James DeCamp has been a passionate competitor in the Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA) Picture of the Year contest, showcasing his keen eye for storytelling through powerful imagery. With a career spanning decades, his entries have captured moments of raw emotion, striking composition, and....

03/17/2025

Columbus Photojournalist James D. DeCamp Honored in 74th Annual Ohio News Photographers Association Pictures of the Year Contest Columbus, Ohio – Renowned photojournalist James D. DeCamp has been recognized with two Honorable Mentions in the prestigious 74th annual Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA) Pictures of the Year (POY) contest, held on March 16, 2025. The ONPA POY competition, one of the premier showcases of excellence in photojournalism, celebrates the most compelling work from Ohio-based photographers, videographers, and visual editors, with winners selected by a distinguished panel of industry professionals. Award-Winning Work…...

Columbus Photojournalist James D. DeCamp Honored in 74th Annual Ohio News Photographers Association Pictures of the Year Contest Columbus, Ohio – Renowned photojournalist James D. DeCamp has been recognized with two Honorable Mentions in the prestigious 74th annual Ohio News Photographers Associat...

03/10/2025

New Albany, Ohio – The New Albany Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its annual Multi-Chamber Business Expo on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at The Estate at New Albany. The event brought together businesses from Johnstown, Pataskala and New Albany, providing a dynamic platform for professionals to network, collaborate, and showcase their products and services. The expo featured dozens of exhibitors from industries including technology, healthcare, finance, and hospitality. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with business leaders, explore innovative solutions, and gain valuable industry insights. The event also included interactive exhibits, product demonstrations, and prize giveaways, making it an engaging and productive experience for all participants....

New Albany, Ohio – The New Albany Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its annual Multi-Chamber Business Expo on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at The Estate at New Albany. The event brought together businesses from Johnstown, Pataskala and New Albany, providing a dynamic platform for profession...

03/05/2025

Ohio Wesleyan Students Secure Startup Funds in High-Stakes Pitch Competitions DELAWARE, Ohio – At Ohio Wesleyan University, students aren’t just learning about entrepreneurship—they’re living it. On February 27, innovative student entrepreneurs took the stage to pitch their groundbreaking business ideas in two high-energy, “Shark Tank”-style competitions hosted by OWU’s Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship. The stakes? Thousands of dollars in startup funding and a chance to turn their visions into reality. Two standout students, Inesh Tickoo and Thomas Stathulis, emerged as the top winners, each earning $3,000 in funding to propel their entrepreneurial ventures forward....

Ohio Wesleyan Students Secure Startup Funds in High-Stakes Pitch Competitions DELAWARE, Ohio – At Ohio Wesleyan University, students aren’t just learning about entrepreneurship—they’re living it. On February 27, innovative student entrepreneurs took the stage to pitch their groundbreaking bu...