Josh John

Portfolio

2016

Photographer and Film Maker

Portraits

Seek Collective

AW16 Look Book

Seek Collective is a New York based, ethical fashion label, producing in Jaipur, India. Know

for their distinctive block printing methods and ethically sourced materials, the AW16 look book

had to represent these factors.

I was brought on and travelled to Jaipur to conduct the shoot. Over an intensive two days

the book was created.

I focused my efforts on taking the ethos of the brand and projecting it through the use of

photography. The final product was a collection of photographs that are, classy, sexy and

ooze quality. Everything that Seek collective is famous for..

Seek Collective

Collection No. 4

Fern McNulty

Fox Palmer

album Cover art

Fern McNulty or fox palmer as her fans know her, is a singer songwriter living, writing and

gigging out of the North of London.

Putting everything into her music Fern lives in a one bedroom apartment with her twin sister.

Fern asked me to create her album cover art. She wanted the sultry melancholia of her music

to be portrayed in the images produced.

We came up with the idea to keep the shoot simple. We wanted to show fern as fern and shoot in her messy one bedroom apartment.

What was created were more than portraits,they were the representation of the life of an artist.

Sam John & The disciples

Album Art Work

Sam John and the disciples are a hip-hop funk band born out of Oxford. There soul and

originality was the brain child of six talented and driven young men.

The Disciples approached me to shoot some album artwork of the front-man, Sam

We created a range of shots that were in keeping with the smooth and engaging sounds of

the band.

Products

Swoon Editions

I worked along side Swoon Editions for nine months, I was based in Jaipur, India. Within this Time I shot a wide range of products that are

featured on the online retailer’s website.

Swoon take pride in their hand crafted products and lay equal value on their photography.

Photography, for Swoon, is something that makes products stand out from the crowd. It is an

invaluable asset that goes towards building the outstanding reputation the company has today.

Interior Addict

I worked for the replica furniture company for a year and in that time created some of the most imaginative, fun and challenging product work of

my career.

From beautiful room sets to exploding chairs it was all there..

Wrap & Knot

Wrap & Knot are a high quality Kashmir scarf company trading out of London and Jaipur.

As a fresh start up they were in need of clean, fresh photography to replicate the high finish

of their products.

Lifestyle

Swoon Editions

Along side High quality product photography swoon editions is known for an engaging blog, Used as a tool to showcase ALL OF THE BEHIND

THE SCENES ACTION AND Introduce the pubic TO THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE FURNITURE.

I was chosen to shoot the content due to my background in documentary photographic

practices.

JOSH JOHN

QUAL IF ICATIONS AND EDUCATION

2009 - 2012

2008 - 2009

2006 - 2008

2004 - 2006

• University of Portsmouth Photography BA: First class

• University of Portsmouth

Foundation in Fine Art and Design: Merit grade

• Chipping Norton School - A Levels Art with Design and Drama

• Chipping Norton School - 9 GCSE’s

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Photography and Film Production - 2012 - Present

Image creation and post production in accordance to set briefs and client needs, specialising in Lifestyle and Still Life.

Swoon Editions - Photographer and Videographer, India - 06/15 - 03/16

Taking control of all photographic operations in India, producing crisp product photography, rich lifestyle work and engaging video content.

Interior Addict - Head Photographer and Videographer - 11/14 - 5/15

Undertaking all photographic duties from conception of creative briefs through image creation to final edit for all promotional material.

Lighting Assistant - 2012 - 2014

Lighting assistant to top advertising and editorial photographers working with companies, most notably, including; Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, The Guardian, Billboard, GlaxoSmithKline, You Tube and Wallpaper Magazine.

SOFTWARE

Adobe CC - Photoshop- Premier Pro- Affter Effects- InDesign - Lightroom - Illustrator- Bridge

Other

- Capture One- Office

KEY SKILLS

Studio photographic production ;

Demonstrated skills of innovative and creative lighting, set design and composition. Clean, organised studio management and competent equipment upkeep.

Video D irection , Production and Post

Production ; Proven skills in all aspects of video production from conception of ideas to outputting the final product.

Deadl ine management ; Working within set briefs to paying clients needs and requests. Strong retouching and photo

manipulation skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Prof ic ient in des ign and layout , book production and creative micro publication. Event management ;

Proven organisation of highly successful private views, creation and output of promo material, marketing events and creating public interest. Artistic and creative background ;

Exceptional skills within documentary practice, understanding of theories and current trends.

Classically trained in photographic methods and production.

Personable and fr iendly approach to induce a calm and creative environment.

www.joshjohnphotos.co.uk

EXHIB IT IONS

“Three Hundred Years Under Our Feet” Solo exhibition, The Theatre Gallery, Chipping Norton.

“Illuminate” Portsmouth Grad Show, The Rag Factory, Brick Lane, London.

“Illuminate” Portsmouth Grad show, Eldon Building, Portsmouth.

“Southsea Flower Power Festival” - Bonzo Gallery, Southsea.

“Pop-Up Portsmouth” Street pop-up exhibition, Portsmouth Guildhall.

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