ABOUT JON

***Top image*: Self portait of Jon in an R44 Raven II helicopter. *Lower;*** **in a Pilatus PC-21.**

Jon is a highly experienced illustrative colour 'location' photographer, specialising in commissioned air-to-air portraits. In his own words:

'To me, aircraft are the most beautiful machines that man has created, couple this with the environment in which they operate, makes air-to-air photography one of the most spellbinding and rewarding work places'.

For nearly 15 years he was one of the prime photographers for the US based travel guide publishers Berlitz, and their 'Pocket' and 'Discovery guides', where he illustrated over 100 books on an exclusive basis. Lonely Planet Travel Guides represent Jon's work, so his work appears on many of their covers as well. His passion though, as far back as he can remember has always been aviation. He decided that he would use the same criteria of strong colours and design elements in his aviation images that he used in his travel and commercial work. He set up 'Eye in the Sky Productions' in 1999 to service the Australasian aviation/defence industries. Since that time Eye in the Sky has grown considerably. He is a completely self-taught photographer as well as a graphic designer and digital artist. He finds Photoshop the most enjoyable and rewarding tool he has ever had the pleasure to work with. So much so that he uses it every day. He says:

"I now think in terms of this tool and it has become an essential part of today's image making process. It has not replaced photography, nor will it, it is simply another important aspect of the craft of image making".

Jon has been providing quality air-to-air imagery for Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus since 2005.
Jon has published over 18 of his own books, and has been a Photoshop trainer for 9 years. Jon and his wife live in the medieval hilltop village of Cordes-sur-Ciel in the south of France.

Click here to see an expose of Jon in the f.11 Magazine (15MB pdf).

PUBLISHING HISTORY - TESTIMONIALS & MEDIA EXPOSURE - LINKS

JON ON LOCATION

Apart from self portraits, I include some of the background shots on location that have been taken by my work colleagues, pilots, assistants etc. Special thanks to; Jude Brazendale, David Adamson (Specialist Helicopters), Alexis Bachofen, Jackson Davison, Sqn Ldr Andy Heard (RAF Leeming), Alan Bacchelli and Brad Entwistle (Image 7).

Jon, photographed by his wife Jude, in a AS350 B2 over New Zealand's volcanic plateau

Jon in an R44 following a shoot over Darwin, of two PC12's.Photo by David Adamson

Self portrait of Jon's pov over Darwin Harbour at dawn, with two NT Police Air Wing PC12's

A selfie by Jon of his foot and a PC12, over NZ's volcanic plateau

Self portrait in a T6 Texan doing aerobatics

Jon at work with the WA Police Air Wing, shooting from an AS350. Photo by Alan Bacchelli

Jon's pov over WA rural farmland at sunset, with two RFDS PC12's. Photo by Jackson Davison

Jon in an R44 following a photo sortie over Darwin. Photo by David Adamson

Jon following a sortie to photograph BAE Harriers, from a BAE Hawk

Jon and colleague Alexis Bachofen sharing a joke after a successful A2A shoot.Photo by Alexis Bachofen

Self portrait from an R44 Clipper

Jon in an AS350.Photo by Alan Bacchelli

Jon shooting from an S70B Seahawk to a scond one, over WA's HMAS Stirling

Self portrait with a formation of a Pilatus PC9

Two different portraits of Jon in a Pilatus PC9. One self portrait and one from colleague Brad Entwistle on the ground, both taken at exactly the same time.