17
Jun
LinkedIn Headquarters
- By Jonathan Banks
27
May
Microsoft AI NHS build
- By Jonathan Banks
23
May
Hagir Elsheikh – “As a torture survivor, the first thing that you lose is your voice, and getting that back requires a lot of courage.
- By Jonathan Banks
20
May
These photos say, “here I am, I am not silent, I have overcome, I am a survivor”
- By Jonathan Banks
19
May
Survivors are the strongest and most effective voice in the campaign to abolish torture.
- By Jonathan Banks
18
May
“Portraits of Resilience “ artist talk.
- By Jonathan Banks
17
May
30 years of Nando’s in the UK
- By Jonathan Banks
15
May
Influx Gallery Featured Artist
- By Jonathan Banks
15
May
Featured on the Designerati website
- By Jonathan Banks
29
Apr
“Portraits of Resilience” book
- By Jonathan Banks
27
Apr
“Portraits of Resilience” – before the event
- By Jonathan Banks
26
Apr
“Portraits of Resilience” Panel Discussion
- By Jonathan Banks
25
Apr
“Portraits of Resilience” by Jonathan Banks
- By Jonathan Banks
19
Apr
Honourable mention in the Whalebone Magazine competition
- By Jonathan Banks
15
Apr
“Portraits of Resilience” Panel Discussion
- By Jonathan Banks
11
Apr
Winner at the International Color Awards
- By Jonathan Banks
08
Apr
Portraits of Resilience
- By Jonathan Banks
01
Apr
Featured in the Upstream Journal
- By Jonathan Banks
21
Mar
Published in the 2022 B&W Spider Awards Winners Book
- By Jonathan Banks
16
Mar
YAMAHA MUSIC LONDON ADVERTISING
- By Jonathan Banks
10
Mar
Front Cover of Interior Design Magazine
- By Jonathan Banks
14
Feb
A creative workspace with tech, humour and is also dog friendly
- By Jonathan Banks
26
Jan
Russia – Ukraine crisis
- By Jonathan Banks
18
Jan
Featured in Interior Designer Magazine
- By Jonathan Banks
11
Jan
Collaborating with CRTKL
- By Jonathan Banks
04
Jan
Happy New Year
- By Jonathan Banks
21
Dec
Barcelona Foto Biennale
- By Jonathan Banks
13
Dec
Barcelona Foto Biennale reception
- By Jonathan Banks
08
Dec
Thames Quarter, Reading
- By Jonathan Banks
01
Dec
On the First day of Christmas …
- By Jonathan Banks
30
Nov
Featured in Architects Journal
- By Jonathan Banks
25
Nov
The sound of silence
- By Jonathan Banks
24
Nov
The 6th Biennial of Fine Art and Documentary Photography Exhibition
- By Jonathan Banks
10
Nov
16TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE SPIDER AWARDS
- By Jonathan Banks
04
Oct
“Best of The Best Photographers” Photography book Vol. 10
- By Jonathan Banks
11
Sep
9/11 – 20 years on.
- By Jonathan Banks
07
Sep
International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
- By Jonathan Banks
02
Aug
The Venice International Art Fair 2021: Fragmented Identities
- By Jonathan Banks
15
Jul
SIENA Awards Hall of Fame
- By Jonathan Banks
14
Jul
World Report Award 2021 | Documenting Humanity
- By Jonathan Banks
12
Jul
The Venice International Art Fair 2021: Fragmented Identities
- By Jonathan Banks
Bio
Jonathan Banks studied under the prolific artist John Blakemore, and graduated from the University of Derby with a BA honours in Photographic Studies. He cut his teeth in editorial photography freelancing for The Daily Telegraph and various agencies. With a change in the market Jonathan diversified into photographing for corporate clients but maintained a hand in the editorial market by supplying a number of international magazines. Jonathan has always worked with NGOs both in the U.K. and abroad. He is a British Red Cross volunteer and has exhibited work in support of International Alert. Jonathan currently works with a stable of blue chip clients, NGOs and architects providing a range of photographic and film services. Jonathan lives in Kent with his wife and two sons.
Work
I have photographed in over 50 different countries, documenting subjects as diverse as mask dancing festivals in Burkina Faso, the effects of the Chernobyl disaster in the Ukraine and the aftermath of 9/11 in New York. My international experience includes working in security impaired areas, where my communication skills and sensitivity allow me to capture subjects in the most challenging situations. Combined with my creativity and technical knowhow, this enables me to deliver award-winning images. I am passionate about my work and embrace the challenges of collaborating with global corporations, magazines and NGOs alike. Every assignment is different, and, as such, is approached uniquely. I am always on the lookout for new creative partnerships.
Achievements
Jonathan Banks is an award-winning photographer with over 20 years’ experience in commercial and media photography. His work has appeared in international magazines including - The Sunday Times, Vanity Fair and Le Figaro. Jonathan has exhibited several bodies of work as a solo artist, as well as in conjunction with other photographers in the UK and abroad. These have ranged from - personal projects to editorial assignments and photographs supporting various charities. In addition, Jonathan's photographs have been published in several books. For information on upcoming events and exhibitions please subscribe to "Insight" via the contact page. Jonathan's awards include - Foto8 , World In Focus, Travel Photographer of the Year and Humanity Photo Awards. See link below for more.
Selected awards and Exhibitions to date
2020
15th B&W Spider Awards – 2 Honourable mentions
TZ International Photography 8th Zebra Awards – Finalist in 4 categories
Moscow International Foto Awards – Honourable mention
13th International Color Awards – 2 Honourable mentions & 4 Nominations
The British Photography Awards – Finalist in 2 categories
2019
Tokyo International Photo Awards – Honourable Mention
Siena International Photography Awards – "Photographer of the Year"
14th B&W Spider Awards – 2 Honourable mentions & 1 Nomination
International Photography Awards – Honourable mention
Lugano Photo Days International Photography contest & festival – Shortlisted
Motif Collective “Portrait” photography awards – Second Place
“Lens op de Mens” Photo Festival Exhibition
12th International Color Awards – 1 Honourable mention & 3 Nominations
2018
13th B&W Spider Awards – 2 Honourable mentions & 3 Nominations
Open Society Foundations in Washington DC Solo Exhibition
11th International Color Awards – 2 Nominations
OneEyelands Awards – Included in the “Best of the Best” book
2017
12th B&W Spider Awards – 3 nominations
“Minds Eye” Exhibition at the Jules Maeght Gallery in San Francisco
NCVO photo awards – shortlisted
“Minds Eye” – All About Photography Awards – Finalist
10th International Color Awards – Winner & 3 nominations
One Eyeland – Winner in two categories
2016
Magnum Photography Awards – Shortlisted
11th B&W Spider Awards – 1 honourable mention & 4 nominations
Travel Photographer of the Year Exhibition, St James’s Cavalier creativity centre in Malta
Sony World Photography Awards exhibition, Tonnara di Marzamemi in Sicily
Lensculture Portrait Awards – Shortlisted
NCVO photo awards – shortlisted
9th International Color Awards – Four Nominations
HIPA – Nominated
2015
Lensculture Earth Awards – Nominated & Highly-commended
See | Me “The Beauty of Humanity” Exhibition at Art Basel Miami
10th B&W Spider Awards – 2 Nominations
Sony World Photography Awards exhibition, Norma, Aeroporto di Catania, Italy
5th Exposure Awards Portrait Collection exhibition, Louvre, Paris
Sony World Photography Awards exhibition, Somerset House, London
Sony World Photography Awards – Shortlisted
8th International Color Awards – 3 Nominations
Golden Camera Awards – Shortlisted
1X Photo Awards People’s Choice Award – Documentary category Winner
2014
International Loupe Awards – Bronze
ND Awards – Honourable mention
TZ International Photography Awards – Finalist
“SEE | ME” Largest collaborative creative project shown on screens in Times Square, New York
PX3 Awards – Gold Winner
7th International Color Awards – 1 Nomination
PDN World In Focus Travel Competition – 2nd Place
2013
8th B&W Spider Awards – 3 nominations
Humanity Photo Awards – Shortlisted
International Kontinent Awards – 2nd Place & honourable mention
“SEE | ME” Exposure Exhibition in New York
2012
"Different Faces, Shared Hopes. The Human Side of Conflict", Solo exhibition in Yerevan, Armenia
7th B&W Spider Awards – 2 nominations
Travel Photographer of the Year exhibition, The Royal Geographical Society, London
"Media and Modern conflict: A role for Peace", Exhibition at The SW1 Gallery, London
Artists Exposure Awards – Portfolio Finalist
PDN World In Focus Awards – Category Winner
2011
"4th International Color Awards – Winner plus honourable mention & nomination
“Different Faces, shared hopes” Solo exhibition, Tour&Taxis in Brussels & EU Parliament
PX3 Awards – Honourable mention
6th B&W Spider Awards – 2 nominations
2010
Creative Asia Awards – Bronze
Foto8 – Winner of People’s choice Awards
3rd International Color Awards – Honourable mention in 2 categories
Nikon Africa Awards – second place, & finalist in 2 other categories
FOTO 8 Summer Festival, Host Gallery, London
PDN Top Knots Award – Category Winner
2009
Travel Photographer of the Year – Second Place
International Aperture Awards – Silver and bronze
PX3 Awards – Honourable mention
International Photography Awards – Honourable mention
