Victoria's Secret Photographer Releases Tell-All Book, Backstage Pics

Russell James shot the first Victoria’s Secret show back in 1995. Twenty-two years later, he has shot thousands of photos of the “Angels” as the official backstage photographer of the shows. In recent years, the fashion show has become one of the most highly sought-after fashion shows, featuring famous cat walkers like Naomi Campbell, Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum, and Gisele Bundchen. In a new book, Backstage Secrets: A Decade Behind the Scenes, James discusses what actually happens backstage, and promises to show some of the sexiest images from his career. The book was released this past weekend and you can check out some of the images below.

@romeestrijd looking gorgeous with THE BOOK! More on full site at http://backstagesecrets.com

A post shared by Russell James (@russelljames) on Nov 18, 2017 at 5:34am PST

LINK IN BIO. Started Shipping! This week the first copies of #backstagesecrets shipped and will be at full shipping capacity next week. ‘Backstage Secrets’ is my new 300 page photo-coffee table book that shares candid moments of more than a decade behind the scenes backstage at the Victorias Secret Fashion Show. @hoskelsa is one of my amazing friends and Angels who you will find in the pages of the book along with every Angel,major super model and world class music artist who have performed in the show the past 14 years. I am so proud of this book as it is a collaboration of friends and a personal glimpse into a special world I am excited to share. LINK IN BIO or visit www.backstagesecrets.com to see more. Shipping worldwide where allowed by local laws. Have a great weekend!

A post shared by Russell James (@russelljames) on Dec 9, 2017 at 7:33am PST

This birthday #Angel @lilyaldridge is about to take Shanghai by storm! She graciously wrote the foreword to my new book “Backstage Secrets.” .. Find out more on the full site! http://backstagesecrets.com

A post shared by Russell James (@russelljames) on Nov 15, 2017 at 6:06pm PST

A few days ago a scandal erupted called #ElsaStellagate. I inadvertently tagged @stellamaxwell in an @hoskelsa image. The FBI have since seized my camera equipment and I am under house arrest. So to be clear, so it never happens again, in this shot Elsa is the blond. Wishing a great holiday to everyone wherever you may be if you are lucky enough to get one. #vsfs2017 @victoriassecret

A post shared by Russell James (@russelljames) on Nov 23, 2017 at 3:56am PST

Happy birthday @taylorswift This cool moment in 2014 when you became an honorary Angel. #vsfs @karliekloss @behatiprinsloo @lilyaldridge @alessandraambrosio @isabelifontana #backstagesecrets www.backstagesecrets.com

A post shared by Russell James (@russelljames) on Dec 13, 2017 at 2:09pm PST

Only @sarasampaio has the magical ability to randomly open a book to any page and every time it’s her. So happy and grateful to have you in #BackstageSecrets Sara! www.backstagesecrets.com LINK IN BIO

A post shared by Russell James (@russelljames) on Dec 17, 2017 at 6:31am PST

I shot this for #blackfriday for @victoriassecret. While they are not selling cowboy hats I am extremely honored they are selling my new book #backstagesecrets in select stores. @josephineskriver @diegodasilva_ @ed_razek @fulviafarolfi @insta_bobb @elizabethsulcer www.backstagesecrets.com

A post shared by Russell James (@russelljames) on Nov 24, 2017 at 5:13am PST

The beautiful @sarasampaio in my new book, ‘Backstage Secrets’ — More info on the full site http://backstagesecrets.com

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