Jono Sidwell

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– Jono

How it Began:

• Started Photography at school.

• After 1 year of building my portfolio, I got a full time job as a portrait photographer. I spent long days (and nights!) in the studio, learning the reality of the craft that I had naively thought I’d already mastered!

Now:

• My portrait work hangs in hundreds of homes around the UK and some further afield.

• I’ve photographed mainstage events with 40,000 people.

• I’ve been published in international magazines.

• My studio shots have been plastered on buildings and billboards all over the globe, in places as far away as Colombia.

How it Began:

• In 2010 I started working with a friend on his video work, my understanding of photography lighting helped craft scenes, and transitioned well into post production editing.

Now:

• Worked alongside and learned from some amazing Award winning people in their field.

• Filmed, produced, edited and directed music documentaries and films around the globe.

• Had my work played on National TV networks.

• Worked with Charities & helped local startups.

• Been booked by some of the biggest DJs, clubs and brands around the globe.

Director

Ivory Haze

December 2010 – Present, London, UK

Working with existing and new clients to identify visual requirements for a range of applications, from portrait photography through documentaries and music videos. It is my job to work with our team to create visual media that sells a product, person, service, or just looks lovely on the wall above the fireplace.

Business Development Manager

We Brand It

September 2008 – June 2011 (2 years 10 months)Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

Working closely with select clients to offer a consultative approach to merchandising for one off events and ongoing promotions. Delivering promotional solutions to target key audiences, and increase ROI on merchandising solutions.

Sales Team Leader

Buyking Ltd.

March 2008 – September 2008 (7 months)

Managing an inbound sales team to promote growth and increase repeat custom, maximise close rates, and increase overall sales performance.

Photographer/Viewer

Venture Portraits

October 2006 – March 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Photographing studio based family portrait sessions and ensuring I delivered a unique experience for each and every client. Capturing salable photography, and orchastrating retouch of the work to deliver an exciting and impactful “show” for the client(s) to view later. Maximising the sales in the Viewing room by creating a demand for the work, and helping the client visualise the work in their own home.

Cameras:

Canon 5D mkII • Canon 7D • GoPro HD Hero2 • GoPro HD Hero3

Canon Lenses:

2 x 24-70mm L • 70-200mm L • 15mm Fisheye

Lens Accessories:

ND Faders (x2) suitable for L lenses

Storage Capacity:

6 x Sandisk Extreme 60MB/s CF 8GB • 4 x Sandisk Extreme 60MB/s CF 16GB • 2 x Sandisk Extreme 120MB/s CF 32GB

2 x Sandisk Extreme 30MB/s SD (GoPro2) • 2 x Sandisk Extreme 30MB/s MicroSD (GoPro3)

Batteries:

11 x Canon LP-E6 • 3 x GoPro 2 Compatible batteries • 3 x GoPro 3 Compatible batteries

Stabilisation/Support:

Flycam • Redrock Micro Shoulder Rig • Manfrotto Tripod • Manfrotto Monopod • 1m Digi-slider with automated motors

Lighting:

3x Redhead lights w/dimmers • 3x 160 LED toplights • 3x Bowens 500R Gemini + Modifiers

Audio:

2x Røde VideoPro Mics + Deadcat wind jammers. • Lapel Mic • Edirol R-44 field recorder • Røde DSLR Wireless Filmmaker Kit • Røde SmartLav+ • Røde Lavalier Microphone