Jonathan Worth (photographer)
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Jonathan Worth is a British portrait photographer working for clients including the New York Times, New Scientist Magazine
, Universal Music and Vogue
amongst others. His shot-list includes musicians, sports stars and Hollywood actors like Jude Law
, Colin Firth
and Casey Affleck
. In 2009 Worth pioneered two free and open undergraduate photography classes called #picbod (Picturing the Body) and #phonar (Photography and Narrative) at Coventry University Department of Media and Communication
.
In 2010 Worth was made a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) for "innovation and influential role in developing new business models for photographers using the social web"
for a number of years both in the UK and New York. In 2000, he was selected as one of Photo District News
Magazine's '30 under 30', a list of the top young photographers in the world.
These classes have drawn large audiences and big names such as Elinor Carucci
, Pete Brook and Professor David Campbell. in 2010 the worlds first free 'class application' was launched on iPhone for the #picbod class. These open classes have brought Worth a significant amount of press from some of photography's leading thinkers as well as external organizations. A selection can be found below.
“Darbar – South Asia Musicians” Leicester (2007)
“Kybosh” Picture House Gallery, Leicester (2006)
“Editorial work 1998–2004” Picture House Gallery, Leicester (2005)
“Dancers Part 1” Saltburn Lancashire (2005)
“Footballers“ The Royal Exchange , London (2002)
“Footballers“ Paul Smith , Tokyo , Japan (2002)
“Thirty Under Thirty” PDN – USA traveling group exhibition (2000)
“John Kobal Portrait award” National Portrait Gallery London (2000)
“Beyond Price” iD - European traveling group exhibition (1999)
“Boys aged 11 to 16” Paul Smith , London (1998)
“Family” iD - European traveling group exhibition (1998)
Worth's images have been collected by the National Portrait Gallery
and added to their permanent collection amongst private collections.
New Scientist
New Scientist is a weekly non-peer-reviewed English-language international science magazine, which since 1996 has also run a website, covering recent developments in science and technology for a general audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of...
, Universal Music and Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
amongst others. His shot-list includes musicians, sports stars and Hollywood actors like Jude Law
Jude Law
David Jude Heyworth Law , known professionally as Jude Law, is an English actor, film producer and director.He began acting with the National Youth Music Theatre in 1987, and had his first television role in 1989...
, Colin Firth
Colin Firth
SirColin Andrew Firth, CBE is a British film, television, and theatre actor. Firth gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice...
and Casey Affleck
Casey Affleck
Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt , better known as Casey Affleck, is an American actor and film director. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, he played supporting roles in mainstream hits like Good Will Hunting and Ocean's Eleven as well as in critically acclaimed independent films such as...
. In 2009 Worth pioneered two free and open undergraduate photography classes called #picbod (Picturing the Body) and #phonar (Photography and Narrative) at Coventry University Department of Media and Communication
Coventry University Department of Media and Communication
The Department of Media and Communication is part of Coventry School of Art and Design in Coventry University. It is located within the Ellen Terry Building, which is a £7 million refurbished 1930s cinema in the centre of Coventry, UK....
.
In 2010 Worth was made a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) for "innovation and influential role in developing new business models for photographers using the social web"
Early career
After leaving college, Worth assisted eminent portrait photographer Steve PykeSteve Pyke
Steve Pyke MBE is a British photographer living in New York City. From 1981 to 1984, he worked for diverse publications including The Face and NME. Pyke has been a staff photographer at The New Yorker since 2004.-Life and career:...
for a number of years both in the UK and New York. In 2000, he was selected as one of Photo District News
Photo District News
Photo District News is an American monthly trade publication for professional photographers. PDN was first published in 1980. The publication takes its name from New York City's photo district, an area of photo businesses that was once located in Flatiron District.Originally named New York Photo...
Magazine's '30 under 30', a list of the top young photographers in the world.
Open Learning
In 2009 Jonathan Worth pioneered two open and free undergraduate photography classes called #picbod (Picturing the Body) and #phonar (Photography and Narrative)These classes have drawn large audiences and big names such as Elinor Carucci
Elinor Carucci
Elinor Carucci is an Israeli-American photographer.-Early life:She was born in Jerusalem where she served in the Israeli Army for two years from 1989–1991, and received her BFA from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in 1995. She lives and works in New York City and is a member of the Faculty...
, Pete Brook and Professor David Campbell. in 2010 the worlds first free 'class application' was launched on iPhone for the #picbod class. These open classes have brought Worth a significant amount of press from some of photography's leading thinkers as well as external organizations. A selection can be found below.
- 'Free online class hakes up photo education' from Wired Magazine
- 'University Education goes online with virtual courses' from The Telegraph (Newspaper)The Daily TelegraphThe Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B...
- 'The research lab in your pocket; Apps and the Academy' from the Times Higher Education Magazine
- 'Turn on, Tune in to Phonar' from Professional Photographer Magazine
- An Interview with Jonathan Worth from the Shpilman Institute for Photography
Exhibitions and Collections
“Portraits” Thompson’s Gallery London (2008)“Darbar – South Asia Musicians” Leicester (2007)
“Kybosh” Picture House Gallery, Leicester (2006)
“Editorial work 1998–2004” Picture House Gallery, Leicester (2005)
“Dancers Part 1” Saltburn Lancashire (2005)
“Footballers“ The Royal Exchange , London (2002)
“Footballers“ Paul Smith , Tokyo , Japan (2002)
“Thirty Under Thirty” PDN – USA traveling group exhibition (2000)
“John Kobal Portrait award” National Portrait Gallery London (2000)
“Beyond Price” iD - European traveling group exhibition (1999)
“Boys aged 11 to 16” Paul Smith , London (1998)
“Family” iD - European traveling group exhibition (1998)
Worth's images have been collected by the National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery can refer to:*National Portrait Gallery in Canberra*Portrait Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario*National Portrait Gallery , with satellite galleries in Denbighshire, Derbyshire and Somerset...
and added to their permanent collection amongst private collections.