James Steidl has recently been ranked the 30th most downloaded photographer in the world.  His images, and those of his talented associate Kyle Gruba, have been purchased and used by the likes of The New York Times, Universal Studios, Disney Studios, CNN, 60 Minutes, The History Channel, MetLife, Monster.com, The Hammond World Atlas (cover) Popular Science, Yahoo and over a half-million others.  His original, downloadable media include captivating and inspiring photographs, 3D and C4D images and video vignettes.  

The Steidl-Gruba team is perhaps best known for its highly popular Christian imagery including breathtaking 3D re-creations of the Nativity, Noah's Ark, Arc of the Covenant, The Crucifixtion, Good Friday, Ascension and many more.  Many of these have also been combined into inspiring Faith Wallpapers for iTunes available here and on iTunes App Store.

For over 25 years, James has has also created acclaimed branding, packaging and advertising for numerous international accounts. An expert designer as well as an accomplished illustrator, writer and photographer, James has earned kudos for his work and was featured in the premiere issue of Create Magazine for his packaging design with Spa Sciences.  

James is co-founder of True Vine Images and serves as its Executive Editor.