Jonathan Knowles Photography & Film

Overview

Jonathan Knowles is one of the leading advertising photographers of his generation. Specialising in liquids, drinks and still life, Jonathan’s unique photographic style and lighting techniques have earned him award-winning advertising commissions worldwide.

Jonathan believes that the magic of compelling imagery lies in the capture of exquisite moments directly through a camera lens.

Netflix - Our Universe

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane

McIntosh of Strathmore

L'Or Coffee Photography Jonathan Knowles Drinks Advertising Photographer

L'Or

Tornado in a glass of Guinness Stout for an African campaign commissioned by Saatchi & Saatchi Cape Town. Photoshoot both on location and at Jonathan Knowles' London studio.

Guinness Tornado

Floating caramel latte in a tall glass on a brown background

McCafé

 

Luxure Diorshow

DiorSHOW

smirnoff-splash-drinks-vodka-advertising-photography

Smirnoff

Exploding Pint

 

O2 Branding Advertising Relax Bubbles

O2

 

Crêpes Suzette

coca cola drinks advertising photography jonathan knowles

Diet Coke

Close up image of strawberries

Strawberries

heineken beer bubbles photography drinks macro

Heineken

Sikkens Rezisto

Aida Promotional Image - Woman in Spotlight

Aida ENO

Bathroom bath gold dress serene green

Asquiths Bathrooms

Givenchy Two Tone

Woman Mid-dive Connecting with the Water

Connections

Fluorescent Map of Britain

Broken Britain

Side profile of a black women with a shaved head, with one half of her face in colour and the other half in black and white

Geometric Beauty 

Neal's Yard - Frankincense Serum

Neal's Yard Remedies

David Morris ring in fish bowl

David Morris

Grolsch

Liquid Blue Paint Abstract

Blue Paint

Beer Collection

Ministry of Sound

graff diamonds luxury jewellery paint explosion colourful

Graff Diamonds

Breads and Spreads

Red lips biting into a lime. See lime juice spraying outward towards the camera

Let Your Tongue Be Your Compass

Bubbles Art - Abstract

Dunhill Bubble

Guinness Six Nations

Overview

Jonathan Knowles is one of the leading advertising photographers of his generation. Specialising in liquids, drinks and still life, Jonathan’s unique photographic style and lighting techniques have earned him award-winning advertising commissions worldwide.

Jonathan believes that the magic of compelling imagery lies in the capture of exquisite moments directly through a camera lens.

Netflix - Our Universe

Hands and bottles making Royale drink with liquid alchemy

Chambord

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane

L'Or Coffee Photography Jonathan Knowles Drinks Advertising Photographer

L'Or

McIntosh of Strathmore

Tornado in a glass of Guinness Stout for an African campaign commissioned by Saatchi & Saatchi Cape Town. Photoshoot both on location and at Jonathan Knowles' London studio.

Guinness Tornado

Floating caramel latte in a tall glass on a brown background

McCafé

 

Luxure Diorshow

DiorSHOW

smirnoff-splash-drinks-vodka-advertising-photography

Smirnoff

Exploding Pint

 

O2 Branding Advertising Relax Bubbles

O2

 

Crêpes Suzette

coca cola drinks advertising photography jonathan knowles

Diet Coke

Close up image of strawberries

Strawberries

heineken beer bubbles photography drinks macro

Heineken

Sikkens Rezisto

Aida Promotional Image - Woman in Spotlight

Aida ENO

Bathroom bath gold dress serene green

Asquiths Bathrooms

Givenchy Two Tone

Woman Mid-dive Connecting with the Water

Connections

Fluorescent Map of Britain

Broken Britain

Side profile of a black women with a shaved head, with one half of her face in colour and the other half in black and white

Geometric Beauty 

Neal's Yard - Frankincense Serum

Neal's Yard Remedies

David Morris ring in fish bowl

David Morris

Grolsch

Liquid Blue Paint Abstract

Blue Paint

Beer Collection

Ministry of Sound

graff diamonds luxury jewellery paint explosion colourful

Graff Diamonds

Breads and Spreads

Red lips biting into a lime. See lime juice spraying outward towards the camera

Let Your Tongue Be Your Compass

Bubbles Art - Abstract

Dunhill Bubble

Guinness Six Nations

Rainbow Prism Liquid Splash Cicada

Cicada

Integrated Projects
Jonathan’s uniquely broad aptitude to shoot still and moving imagery has allowed him to create some remarkable cross media campaigns. Working with notable brands his experience has made him an integral part in helping them build significant and impactful content. The visuals cover an array of platforms, from TV commercials and OOH to social media and website.
Film
Jonathan’s vast experience gained over a long career in stills photography translates gracefully into his moving image work. He uses his expertise in liquids and drinks to create stunning slow motion films capturing the flowing physical beauty of splashes and pours as they have never been seen before. He shoots compelling television commercials and films for a wide array of social media platforms.
Drinks & Liquids
Jonathan is a worldwide leader in drinks and liquids advertising photography. For most of his career, his outstanding work has inspired trends and techniques in this category. Years of experience at the highest level have made him an expert in manipulating splashes and pours to capture stunning imagery hidden in moments the naked eye cannot process. This ability translates smoothly into the product space, where he prioritises communicating each brand’s particular culture and spirit. Jonathan has worked with distinguished brands in the beer, wine, soft drinks, whisky, water, tea and coffee industries.
Luxury Products
Jonathan’s meticulous attention to detail and precise lighting control give his luxury and beauty photography an elegant and graceful essence. Diamonds dazzle and sparkle, perfumes’ heavenly fragrances are finely depicted, and make-up glows on his subjects’ faces. His luxury and beauty photography command the extravagant reputation of brands in the jewellery, perfume, make-up, and cosmetics industries.
People
From award-winning portraits of Prime Ministers and sports stars, to collections of photographs promoting advertising and product concepts, Jonathan’s people photography is exceptional. He has vast experience directing models to capture human moments beautifully. His deep understanding of the fundamentals of photography make for breathtaking images that incite emotional and personal connections.
Still Life
Simplicity and purity are at the core of Jonathan’s work in still life advertising photography. His images of objects cut through the superfluous to deliver a clear message. His lighting and control of natural elements and objects converging create still and permanent beauty. He not only captures archetypal still life photographs, but has expertise in freezing subjects in motion using high speed lighting and cameras, and special effects when needed.