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Jonathon Aiken

Documentary DoP & Drone Pilot

Jonathon with his camera

I am a confident, efficient, and friendly Director of Photography/Lighting Camera Operator with a keen creative eye, strong technical skills, and a can-do attitude!

I’m based between Cardiff and Bristol, but can work anywhere. I’m licensed to fly a drone in the UK, EU, and USA, and I have all my own kit, including a Sony FX9, a7IV, gimbal, and sound kit.

My current USA I Visa is valid until 2028, and I speak conversational Spanish.

Contact details and more complete kit list can be found on my CV below:

Testimonials

  • “Jonathon is the absolute best. It’s been a delight and honour to work with him for three years, and to observe him at work. His camerawork and lighting are excellent, both subtle and bold, and he’s able to adapt at a moment’s notice. He’s brilliant at blending into a team, and his flexibility is a rare talent - when schedules change, or moods alter, Jonathon stays on top of it all with an absolute professionalism, brilliant insights into how to make things better, and a great sense of humour at the same time. He’s sensitive, clever, intuitive, tough when he needs to be, and great company too. I’d work with him on any show, at any time, he really is wonderful.“

    Russell T Davies (Writer and Showrunner)

  • "Jonathon is a delight to work with. From his delicious lighting set-ups for our longer form interviews to the way he handles capturing dynamic, ever-changing situations - he’s always calm, composed and creative. I enjoy Jonathon’s sense of wonder, his inquisitiveness and speed of thought. He’s also great at helping me put contributors at ease before we film - which is a lovely bonus! I’d book him tomorrow."

    Steffan Powell (Presenter & Journalist)

  • "Jonathon’s work has always been a pleasure to edit. His attention to detail and skill for cinematography is up there with the very best. He has a gift for ingenuity when rigging and setting up shots and always has a 'Plan B'. Jonathon strives to produce the highest possible outcome from any shoot with a real passion for a good story."

    David J. Stephens (Editor)

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