Pinewood Studios with Li Changchun | Jonathan Knowles Photography

When shooting on U-stage at Pinewood last Tuesday (the large tank mostly used for underwater work), Jonathan was asked to give a speech and photography demonstration to Li Changchun, a member of the ruling Chinese Politburo, and the UK Minister for Culture, Ed Vaizey MP, along with around fifty Chinese government and embassy officials. It was a great opportunity for Jonathan to show his fantastic technical and artistic skills on a large scale. It’s always exciting to be on U-Stage, knowing that recent visitors have been such legendary characters as James Bond and Harry Potter.

Malpractice for ITV

We were commissioned by ITV to shoot the promotional campaign for their new medical thriller Malpractice. Demonstrating the idea that ‘Everyone has a breaking point’, medical items are seen smashing and shattering under pressure, symbolising the extreme stress experienced by hospital staff in the NHS. Read more about this commission and watch the behind the...

Madira Beer App

Studio Knowles enjoys a challenge, and when we were set the task of photographing 60 beers in three weeks for Madira’s Beer Delivery App, our creative team jumped into action. From Germany to Singapore, this commission covers popular beers from across the globe, photographed in many environments created in our studio. Watch the behind the...

Saturate Your Senses

Created in 2 countries over 11 days, with 18 models, 2 stylists, 2 hair and make-up artists, one food stylist, one drinks stylist, 2 assistants, 3 Red cameras, a cinematic robot and 4K Phantom. Jonathan presents his latest award winning project titled Saturate Your Senses, a teaser campaign for a sensually saturating Edinburgh experience like...

Advertising Photographer of the Year

We’re proud to announce Jonathan was named Advertising Photographer of the year at the International Photography Awards. Jonathan travelled to NYC to attend the ceremony, seen here with his US agent Bransch. Work on show included Jonathan’s beauty photography shoot ‘DiorSHOW’

Jonathan’s Top 5 Explosive Photoshoots

Jonathan Knowles is renowned for his dynamic photographic style and impressive technical knowledge. Rather than relying on post production, the majority of Jonathan’s explosions are done ‘for real’. From exploding flowers to fruit, Jonathan has selected his top 5 explosive photoshoots and shared the methods behind the madness… 5. Appleman’s Cider Hasselblad H6D-100c...

007 Fragrance Shoot

Jonathan worked with art director Camille Caie at Grey London to produce an eye-catching and beautiful campaign for the new 007 fragrance. With a talented SFX team on set, the flowers were dipped in liquid nitrogen and then placed carefully in front of the lens. Seconds after being cued, a high explosive charge shattered the petals wonderfully across the studio. ...

6 x 6

We’re pleased to announce Jonathan’s inclusion in ‘6×6’, Getty Images first represented contemporary fine art exhibition. The exhibition features work from Jonathan’s ‘Time’ project and is currently showing at Getty Images Gallery until 3rd October. Jonathan has also been at the helm of the gallery’s Instagram feed this week.

Bulmers Goes Big

It’s always great seeing campaigns Jonathan has worked on up on billboards, it’s even better when they get the 3D treatment. We spotted this Bulmers piece up on Shoreditch High Street. Amazing!