“A great cinematographer should not just capture emotion, but amplify it.”
— Jon Kline
Jon’s work spans commercials, branded content, mini-documentaries, short and feature films, music videos, and commercial still photography. He has been trusted to tell stories by brands including Nike, Rolling Stone, the NFL, American Express, Target, Wells Fargo, and AT&T. His work has been shown on major broadcast and streaming networks and at film festivals including Tribeca and Cannes. He has been interviewed by the Huffington Post and USA Today, and published in MovieMaker Magazine. He is also a Getty Images contributor.
Every camera and lens has different strengths, and Jon mixes them to great effect. He has worked with cameras from Arri, Red, Panavision, Sony, Panasonic, and Canon and comfortable with emerging technologies, including LED volumes and light field cinematography. His lens collection numbers more than 100, with some more than a century old. Jon’s unique style as director of photography comes in part from his deep knowledge of filmmaking tools and film history.
Everything I work on makes me sharper and faster,
but some projects stand out.
As a DP, I need to have the right tools on hand. Some I use frequently enough to own myself.