About Jon Gray

Jon has been a professional photographer for 30 years, working mostly in the highly competitive world of Fashion, Advertising and Glamour markets.

His commissions have taken him all over the world, shooting for a wide range of clients such as Gucci, B.P, Dunlop, P&O, British Airways; Vogue. Dr Who, and the BBC.

He has also shot Calendars for Motor Way Tyres, BSL, Belaco, Dunlop, and Ferrari.

He has also been commissioned by several leading Photo libraries such as Getty Images, and the Telegraph, shooting stock images.

His wide range of Professional experience he has applied to teaching international students world wide and fellow Professionals.

He has produced several photographic lighting books, recently published The Complete guide to Beauty & Glamour Photography, published by David & Charles.

Also a Bowens Lighting teaching DVD on Fashion and Beauty, available from Bowens International, www.bowens.co.uk

He has been commissioned to do several Fashion and Advertising workshops;

for The B.I.P.P, ,The Royal Photographic Society, Brooks Institute in LA, and is sponsored by Bowen’s lighting, Mamiya Cameras, Phase One, and Lastolite, who all support his lectures and workshops.

He has recently been to China doing a very successful photographic lecture workshop in Shanghai, and is returning next year to do a tour.

He also teaches Fashion & Advertising (part time) at the American Intercontinental University in London, and is currently doing a series of his own workshops, on Fashion Beauty and Glamour Photography, for further information contact Jon on jgray@aiulondon.ac.uk.

Web: jongrayphotographer.co.uk 

Workshop itinerary 

Start 10am: Jon will be starting with a brief look at his images followed by a Q&A session.

11am -11.15: Coffee break

11.30:  Using a top Fashion & Beauty model and the latest Bowen’s lighting equipment Jon will be giving a demonstration on Simple Beauty lighting techniques and including the art on how to get the best out of your Model!

The Photographers will then get the opportunity to shoot on a one to one with the model!

12pm to 1pm: Photographers shooting time.

 1pm Lunch

2pm: Creative editorial lighting techniques.

This second part of the lighting workshop, Jon will be demonstrating creative lighting techniques for more editorial style images!

Using a variety of different lighting attachments and the styling of the model which is essential to enhance the overall effect of the final image!

 3pm to 4.30pm: The photographers will then work with the model on a one to one basis!

4.30 pm-4.45pm: Tea Break!

4.45: Followed by an informal Q&A

5pm finish!