Win

Delighted to share this press release: 

An intensely powerful portrait, The Candy Man, by UK photographer Jon Enoch, has won the overall prize of Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2023, the world’s leading celebration of the art of food photography and film.

The photograph was taken in the streets of western Mumbai near the candy floss-selling grounds of the beaches and fairs. It is part of a wider series of images of the sellers, which capture the unique ways used to display the candy goods in the hope of attracting a buyer.

“This is a magnificent picture,” says Caroline Kenyon, Founder, Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year. “For me, it evokes the great late 18th and early 19th century portraits of Reynolds and Gainsborough - the gaze, the full-length figure, the subject’s position in the frame. The man in the picture may have a humble way of life, touting his wares of toxically-coloured candy floss, but he himself is splendid. Dignified, confident, direct, he is anyone’s equal in a society riven with division and caste differences. This image shows us beautifully the universal truth, we are all the same.”

“I’m ecstatic to receive this award, it's a real honour to get this recognition in such a prestigious competition laden with wonderful imagery,” says Enoch. “The winning image was part of a personal project - a huge amount of time and thought went into capturing it so it's great to be recognised by such an esteemed panel of judges. Ever since I first saw the candy floss sellers I was drawn to the shapes, colours and juxtaposition of the candy and the urban environment.”

The winners of the 36 categories were announced by acclaimed chef, author and television presenter, Nadiya Hussain MBE, in an exciting Awards ceremony at BAFTA, London on Tuesday 16 May 2023. The announcement was also streamed on the competition’s YouTube channel and was watched by an audience across the globe. 

This year’s global judging panel, tasked with assessing the thousands of entries submitted from over 65 countries across the world, was chaired by legendary food photographer, David Loftus, and included: Fiona Shields, Head of Photography, Guardian News & Media, Chef Ian Kittichai, Restaurateur, Author & TV Host, Ella Ravilious, Curator, The V&A Museum, Nik Sharma, Cookbook author, Photographer, Columnist and Rein Skullerud, Senior Photographer, Photo Editor at the United Nations World Food Programme. 

The exhibition of the 2023 Finalists will be premiering at The Royal Photographic Society, one of the world’s oldest photographic societies, in Bristol. The exhibition runs from Saturday 20th May. 

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Here are a few of the wonderful bits of press coverage the win has received including from The BBC, Guardian and China Daily. I see myself as an advertising and lifestyle photographer but food is such a large part of the human experience its impossible to work as a photographer and not shoot it.  

Big in Korea

Delighted to share these images from a major new exhibition which will run until the end of March 2023. Located at the ASEAN Cultural Centre, Busan, South Korea. My project ‘Bikes of Hanoi’ forms the centerpiece. An exhibition exploring modern day transportation across South East Asia.

Stoke City

A lovely shoot here for Stoke City’s new kit launch. The 3 kits are interchangeable allowing fans to pair different short, shirt and sock combinations - resulting in……errr…loads and loads of end combinations.

We spent a couple of days up in Stoke using the team’s indoor astro training pitch to shoot. Like all team kit launches there was an element of secrecy so we had to hang large black drapes around the shooting area to prevent anyone from getting a peek. Using fast flash, we were able to capture a range of dynamic moves and shapes which were then stitched into the end image. The list of deliverables was long with various shapes and sizes need; everything from a huge window in the stadium to upright aisle ends in the club shop. Little BTS video at the end too…

Etisalat - UAE & Greece

Delighted to share these images with you shot for global mobile provider Etisalat. This stills campaign was shot in both The UAE and Athens, Greece. A vast array of locations with bus loads of models - it was an epic adventure. The campaign revolves around the strap line ‘the sound of togetherness’. We shot in the desert, an opera house, a sports field, a shopping centre, a car park, the old port and an airport hangar. Logistically the shoot had its challenges -  I have included some behind the scenes images so you can see how we approached it. As an advertising photographer it was a pleasure to shoot this campaign.

Bowery Awards Jury

Pleased to say I will be judging this year's Bowery Awards, part of the prestigious New York Festivals. The awards honor independent creativity in design, audio, video and short film. New York City’s Bowery is infamous for being a fertile cauldron of creativity and culture. The awards honor the very best work from independent creatives across a multitude of disciplines. As an advertising photographer I can’t wait to see the work.  You can check out the awards by clicking this link: Bowery Awards.

Smithsonian Grand Prize Winner

Happy to share that I have been selected by The Smithsonian Magazine as their Grand Prize winner in their 17th annual photography competition. The editors of Smithsonian Magazine picked over 36,000 entries that were whittled down to 60 finalists.

Bikes of Hanoi was selected as the overall winner, sent in from 145 countries. Categories included: Natural World, American Experience, Travel, People, Altered Images, and Mobile. Coverage included articles in The Atlantic and MyModernMet. As a Photographer working in the advertising and lifestyle sectors its always great to have your work recognised in this way.

Lens Culture Portrait Awards 2020

Delighted to share that my fish seller in Hanoi image has been nominated for the Lens Culture Portrait Award 2020.  Lens culture said: We’re delighted to announce 39 talented photographers as the winners, jurors’ picks and finalists of the LensCulture Portrait Awards. These remarkable photographers come from 16 countries on four continents, and their work reflects the dynamic range of contemporary portraiture being made around the world today.

In fact, this year, many of the winning images and series push well beyond the traditional boundaries of photographic portraiture to achieve unexpected results.

Highlights from this year’s winners include: family portraits that bring together 5 generations in one picture; collaborative portraits of vulnerable people who need to stay anonymous to protect their identities; conceptual self-portraits that question the sacrifices of trying to fit in to societal norms; pop-art portraits as political metaphor; fiction and alter egos; alternative process portraits; fringe groups who rumble in the forests; photos made on the road or in professional studios; fine art collages; as well as celebrations of pure beauty and light, and lots more.

We hope you discover some new sources of inspiration and contemplation, surprise and delight. Enjoy!

Sony World Photography Awards

Hugely honored and excited to share that I have recently been shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards for my Bikes of Hanoi images. The awards are the most prestigious in the world (well I think so) and it's doubly good to get nominated for a project that was - not that long ago - just an idea in my head that I self financed. As a portrait photographer working in the advertising sector it’s alway good when others like your work. You can see the full set of nominated images.

Direct Digital Interview

A recent interview that I was asked to do for the wonderful guys at Direct Digital, one of the leading hire outfits in London, Manchester, Paris and Cape Town. They asked me about how I got into working as an advertising photographer and turning points in my career. The piece looks at some of my favorite portraits and also explores what other portrait photographers inspire me.

Neymar - Advertising

Recent advertising photography shoot for BBH Shanghai. We were tasked with capturing images of Neymar for popular Chinese beer brand Harbin. The portrait images will be used across China in a range of forms from social to point of sale. As ever a very tight schedule (and an injured ankle) called for some lateral thinking. We shot a number of excursions from traditional sports portraits to more lifestyle photography. Beloware some of the final images, one of the final pieces of artwork, a small behind the scenes time-lapse and some behind the scenes images.

Behind the scenes of a shoot with footballer Neymar in Paris.

BTS with Benefit

A recent studio lifestyle shoot for Benefit Cosmetics as part of their new product launch on their Hoola range. We handled all aspects of the shoot production in-house. Working with some of the UK’s biggest influencers we designed a two set shoot plan, allowing us to quickly jump from our tropical jungle setup to a simpler, cleaner plain pink background. Below are some of the final images, some behind the scene images from the shoot day as well as our original scamp for the concept. The images have been rolled out across a number of assets including in-store.

Interview

A recent inverview with Being Freelance’. Covering how I ended up getting into photography and how a few lucky breaks along the way helped. I talk about how I ended working at a lifestyle photographer, advertising photographer and commercial photographer has been a real challenge. Have a listen HERE "I think my first ever freelance gig was going to a little, tiny little pub, in Sheffield, to take some pictures of this band that I'd never heard of. I turned up and the pub was totally packed; I'd never seen anything like that in Sheffield before. And it turned out to be The Arctic Monkeys"

New Blog

We recently made some enhancements to our blog, moving towards a more visual structure. Have a browse...there are some bits that were previously buried, hopefully it will just make it all a bit easier to walk around. Still a few glitches I’m sure; more past content will be going up over the coming weeks. There is work across the areas I work in as a lifestyle photographer, advertising photographer and portrait photographer.  

We Are Hiring

Marketing Coordinator

Jon Enoch is seeking a Marketing Coordinator / PA. We are looking for someone to take on this exciting role for the long term. Three days a week, the days / hours are flexible. You will be based out of our new South London office (Peckham) in the heart of a burgeoning creative community and you will be joining a fun and ambitious set up with high levels of autonomy and flexibility. 20-23k (pro rata) plus a generous uncapped bonus package.

You will be expected to perform a wide range of duties associated with the smooth running of a busy photographer’s office. The role is primarily focused on marketing and driving new business. This is not a photography role.

Main tasks will include the maintenance and updating of our CRM systems; researching and updating client information and reaching out to those clients (and potential clients) in appropriate ways.

You will have:

• A friendly and efficient telephone manner and be happy and confident in making calls to potential clients to set up meetings.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and confidence and be well presented with a can do attitude and problem solving mindset.

• Proficient using Mac OS.

• Possess a working knowledge of Mailchimp, Insightly, Photoshop/Indesign, and Google docs or be a fast learner who is very computer literate.

• Excellent spoken English and first rate spelling and grammar.

• An appreciation of photography and design.

Key responsibilities:

• Arranging portfolio meetings with prospective clients via the telephone and email.

• Maintaining and updating the company's databases.

• Delivering our direct mail marketing sends, overseeing all our written communication: blog, monthly e-newsletters and social media, whilst ensuring the correct tone of voice.

Occasional duties may include:

• Assisting in basic shoot production; sourcing props, booking locations, ordering catering, checking model availability.

• General personal assistant tasks.

• Occasionally attending informal meetings with creative agencies to show the portfolios.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend an interview and undergo skills testing.

Please email CV to picdesk@jonenoch.com

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AOP Awards 2017

Excited to announce that two of my portraits have been nominated for this year’s Association of Photographers Awards; one in the Commissioned Editorial Single category and one in the Non-Commissioned Portrait Single category. “The AOP Awards is the most prestigious and highly respected competition for professional photographers, worldwide.” The awards ceremony itself is taking place on 12th October at the Old Truman Brewery in East London, with the exhibition open to the public until the 16th.

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AOP awards book 2017.

AOP awards book 2017.

AOP awards book 2017.

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Magazine Mailer

Mini-magazine showcasing more of my work - should be with you soon. Get in touch to talk about your upcoming projects.

Russell Investments - Seattle & London

A recent shoot for Russell Investments, travelling between Seattle and London.  Using real employees as models, and custom built props on both sides of the Atlantic. As an advertising photographer it was my first time shooting in Seattle.

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SU2C Campaign

Here is some work for Stand Up To Cancer’s OOH campaign.

Shot over three days at Loft Studios, the video below shows some BTS and time-lapse action of the very busy set. Being used across the UK…..As an advertising photographer it was great working with such a committed and fun bunch.

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Global Representation

Very excited to announce that I have signed a global representation deal with Hancock & Handsome, the newly launched photographic sister agency of the highly respected illustration house Handsome Frank.

 For existing customers this will not result in any change - we will continue to shoot and produce in-house. It does however mean I will have the drive of some very experienced agents knocking on doors in places we would otherwise not be able to reach; not only in London but worldwide.

James Hancock, Jon Cockley and Tom Robinson will run the agency, drawing on their extensive experience in the creative fields.

It's a great honour to be asked on board as a portrait photographer alongside a set of amazing photographers. You can check out their wonderful illustrators at www.handsomefrank.com and see the photographic agencies sparkly new site at www.hancockandhandsome.com

Launch Video Below:

Portfolio Video

Here’s a short video offering a glimpse of my portfolio. Shout if you would like to see it in person!