Humanitarian

Commercial

Jonathan Banks is an award-winning photographer with a passion for capturing humanitarian stories. Through the creativity of his commercial work, he can support impactful projects for charities around the world.

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“Jonathan has always been a consummate professional who communicates exceptionally well with people putting them at their ease even in very demanding situations. Jonathan takes time to understand the ethos, and the values of the organisation, and then works within them.”

Wendy Solesbury MBE
Youth Engagement Manager, British Red Cross

“Jonathan has supplied Microsoft with photography, film, and drone material in some of the most challenging situations. Microsoft Research requires impactful creative visuals to showcase their projects to the world. His ability to work with difficult timelines, difficult locations, and sometimes difficult people amazes me. The quality of his work speaks for itself, but we also value ‘his’ quality, of being able to become part of any the team.”

Spencer Fowers
Principal Member Of Technical Staff at Microsoft Research

“Having known Jonathan professionally for over 15 years I’ve witnessed first-hand his photographic practice grow and mature. He’s developed a unique style in his work and is as comfortable creating a portrait of a celebrity as he is producing a reportage portfolio on an important social issue.”

Simon Roberts
Photographer

“I have worked with Jonathan on multiple campaigns, witnessing his unwavering commitment of reflecting the message and emotions of the individuals he photographs. Jonathan’s genuine care for his subjects ensures that they are empowered through the beautiful stories that he captures. His ability to combine technical skills with a deep understanding of human connection is truly remarkable.”

Léonce BYIMANA
Director of U.S. Clinical Programs at the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT)

“Jonathan has been a pleasure to work with, professional, well organised, creative, and always delivering to the brief. Considering the breadth of topics, we have asked him to work on around the world, he has also shown himself to be resourceful and flexible.”

Judith Batchelar OBE
Former Director of Sainsbury’s Brand

“Quality photography is absolutely essential to our brand. It’s who we are, what we do and the impact we have on the world. And that means working with a photographer like Jonathan, who understands what we are trying to achieve with our work.”

Thom Mckay
Director of Communications CallisonRTKL

“Jonathan has produced amazing and beautiful images for Heatherwick Studios. He is both passionate and professional when capturing our work.”

Matt Bell
Strategic Communications Director, Heatherwick Studio.

“Jonathan worked with DelAgua for several weeks in rural Rwanda photographing our “Tebho Neza” programme. He was adaptable, resourceful, dependable, practical and talented. He took our brief and supplied an award-winning version, which has helped us communicate our work to an international audience.” 

Evan Thomas
C.O.O. DelAgua

“Jonathan has travelled to Intergen’s power plants in Mexico and Europe producing consistently high-quality photography. Intergen’s values are all about a high-quality work force for which we consider him a part of.”

Mark Somerset
Former Vice President, InterGen Europe

“Jonathan has photographed International Alert’s work in three different continents. He always becomes part of the team, needs a minimum amount of support and delivers stunning images which convey a real sense of humanity.”

Phil Vernon
Former Director of Programmes, International Alert

Every assignment is different, and, as such, is approached uniquely. Whether you represent a global corporation, editorial magazine, or charity, I am always on the lookout for new creative partnerships.

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