filmmaker + artist
This is Jonathan.
A camera slinging, Weird Al humming, image making wizard.
At the age of 19, Jonathan traveled to Nepal. He packed a camera and an adventurous spirit and somewhere between the stupas of Kathmandu and the hiking trails of Annapurna, he got bit by the filmmaker bug. Some 20 years later, he’s still enthralled with the magic of making movies.
Watch him haul a camera, a tripod, and a microphone up a rocky hiking trail (all with a smile on his face) and you’ll begin to understand his love of filmmaking.
While getting his BA at Azusa Pacific University and his MFA at Vermont College of Fine Arts, he learned all the important stuff video artists need to know — color theory, cinematography techniques, and how to tell powerful visual stories. He also learned some valuable life skills, like how to expertly handle a car in snowy winters. (A truly essential skill for someone who wants to go on adventures, no matter what mother nature has in store.)
“I care deeply about the projects I take on and see our time together as an opportunity to collaborate. You bring your story, your vision, and passion and I’ll bring insight, sensitivity, and an artist’s expertise.
I look forward to creating something amazing together.”
Kind words from our clients
Our Sense of Fun and Adventure
I whole-heartedly believe getting videography from Jonathan is the best value you can get in the entire West Coast. My husband is an artist so we had a high bar, yet we also wanted our videographer to share our sense of fun and adventure. Jonathan quickly rose to the top of the pile among a list from Washington, Oregon and Northern California.
Our memories are now forever kept
The cinematography was so beautiful and artistic with such high quality – it’s like seeing a big-screen movie with us in it. Most importantly, we found that he listened carefully, understood our vision exactly and made it so enjoyable and comfortable for us to work with. Our memories are now forever kept, and we have a true piece of artwork that we will treasure for life.
One More Thing
One more thing that we love about Atelier pictures is their commitment to serving others abroad. Their work in Nepal is something to applaud and we love that we are able to support a local business that cares about social justice around the world. Jonathan does amazing work, repeatedly going above and beyond, and we are extremely happy with the selection of services we chose.
At Ease
He is incredibly easy to work with and knows how to capture perfect shots while working with bridal parties and families, which is no small feat. He is very easy to work with and his reassuring confidence will put any bride/groom’s nerves at ease as soon as he walks in the room.
Look No Further, Friend
Looking back over our wedding this past July is only possible after the fact because we have such extensive video footage of the day!… and now you should know, that if you are so fortunate, as to have similarly stumbled upon Jonathan – look no further, friend, for you have struckvideographer gold!
