Jonathan Knowles
Graphis Master

Jonathan Knowles

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Jonathan Knowles is one of the leading photographers of his generation. Specialising in graphic still life, liquid and beauty, Jonathan’s unique photographic style has earned him award-winning advertising commissions worldwide. In the past ten years, Jonathan has consistently featured in the ‘200 Best Advertising Photographers in the World’ books. He is one of the top 10 all time award winners in the Graphis Annuals. Notable commissions include campaigns for many globally recognised brands, such as Coca-Cola, Guinness, and Smirnoff. He is also the creator of the famous O2 bubbles. He shot the Black Sabbath 13 Album cover, as well as directing and filming the footage that is currently played on stage during performances. Black Sabbath loved the imagery and invited Jonathan to the album launch in New York, where he received a friendly strangle of gratitude from Ozzy.

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2015 AOP Awards Nominee Non Commissioned Object Series – Vintage Flowers PDN Annual Best Self Promotion – Liquids book One Eyeland Awards Photographer of the Year Silver Medal in 4 categories Graphis Photography Annual 2 Golds – Still Life and Animals 1 Silver – Portraits 3 Merits – Beauty & Fashion, Flowers and Portraits 2 Nominations – Advertising 2014 AOP Awards Nominee Commissioned Advertising – Schwarzkopf Bubbles PDN Annual Best Self Promotion – ‘Christmas Clea’ Card Art Directors Club Awards Merit – Black Sabbath 13 Graphis – Photography Annual Silver in 3 categories (Portraits, Beauty, Beverage) Merit in 2 categories (Still Life, Entertainment) One Eyeland Awards Silver Medal in 2 categories (Beauty, Music) Bronze Medal in 1 category (Still Life) Finalist in 2 categories (Portrait) 2013 Graphis – 100 Best in Design Silver for Cicada Graphis – 100 Best in Advertising Gold for The Guardian – Broken Britain Graphis – 100 Best in Photography 2 Golds for Beauty images PDN Annual Advertising winner – Omo Campaign One Eyeland Awards Silver medal in 3 categories Bronze medal