Tudley James was born in Newport South Wales on 27 June 1983. He is the son of Moira and Tudor James. He has one younger sister Stacey. Studied Art and Design in college. He studied Film at the University of Wales, Newport in 2002. Graduated in 2005 achieving a B.A in Film and Video with a 2.1. He was a Freelance wedding photographer 2000-2009.