Jon is fascinated by people and their stories. Whether it’s a stranger in the street or a model in a studio, he always aims to build a relaxed and friendly connection with his subject. He is predominantly known for his lifestyle and portrait portfolio, capturing everyday yet dynamic slices of life rich with texture and movement.
Prior to becoming a photographer Jon was an assistant director for 10 years working on feature films, TV shows and commercials. Recent clients include American Express, BBC, EE, Google, GSK, HSBC, NHS, Tesco and Zipcar.
Jon Attenborough recently travelled to Snowdonia, Wales to photograph a personal project on winter wild swimming.
Creating a beautiful interplay between the tough yet beautiful Welsh landscapes and the sense of freedom that wild swimming provides, Jon’s project is a real love letter to the practice.
Jon Attenborough travelled to Scottland to create a lifestyle campaign for Sainsbury’s, which consists of quaint and nature-based pictures of the suppliers. Big thanks to New Commercial Arts for this commission!
Jon Attenborough was commissioned by the MullenLowe team for the recent BUPA campaign.
Jon, known for creating images that drive a narrative in single frame, created the touching stills which show a variety of health experiences.
Jon Attenborough was commissioned by Observer magazine to illustrate an article focused on people with disabilities who become parents.
Jon travelled to Oxford to create a beautiful and engaging series of photographs for this sensitive topic.
Jon Attenborough’s picture, ‘Ella Immersed’, which demonstrates technology’s endless potential, was shortlisted for Portrait of Britain 2023.
Thanks to the British Journal of Photography and JCDecaux UK for displaying the picture across the UK and to the judges for selecting the image.
Jon Attenborough was commissioned by the lovely team at Twin to create the latest B2B campaign for Three.
Focusing on small businesses, Jon covered numerous locations over the course of a week. Huge thanks to the team at Twin and all crew.
Photographer and director Jon Attenborough was commissioned to photograph small businesses for Meta.
Shooting in Edinburgh and London, Jon photographed two companies who use the Meta Business functions to run their business.
Jon Attenborough was commissioned by 23red to shoot a new campaign for the NHS, encouraging us to get the flu jab this year.
An expert at capturing candid, natural moments, Jon shot on location to create an eye-catching set of imagery.
Jon Attenborough was commissioned to shoot pop royalty Anne-Marie for The Sunday Times.
Known for her infectious music, Anne-Marie is also a black belt in Karate, an author and Nando’s aficionado.
Jon Attenborough has been adding to his folio of motion work across various commissions and personal projects, including his latest short piece, ‘Mudlarking’.
Dating back to the 18th Century, a mudlark was someone who scavenged the river mud (notably in London) for precious items. Now a hobby, mudlarking occurs up and down the country.
