Jon Johnston is a natural history cinematographer based in Missoula, Montana with a BS in Wildlife Biology from Humboldt State University. He is a dedicated naturalist who has spent years developing an extensive knowledge of natural history and wildlife behaviors, as well as honing field skills such as wildlife tracking. In 2019, Jon began working in blue-chip natural history films using wildlife tracking and specialized remote cameras to capture imagery of secretive wildlife. Since then, Jon has worked closely alongside award winning cinematographers Dawson Dunning, John Shier, and Rick Rosenthal to film natural history sequences all over the world. Jon is a long lens camera operator, drone pilot, and specialist of Cognisys remote camera systems, with additional experience operating Shotover and underwater camera housings.
Selected Credits
Additional Photography // Wildlife Tracker | Planet California | PBS | 2022
Wildlife Tracker // Assistant Camera | America the Beautiful | National Geographic | Wildstar | 2022
Remote Camera Operator // Wildlife Tracker // Assistant Camera | Mammals | BBC | 2024
Assistant Camera | Earth Sounds | Apple TV+ | Offspring Films | 2024
Additional Photography | America’s National Parks, Katmai NP | National Geographic | Stronghold Studios | In Production
Camera Operator | Salmon and Ice | WildLogic | In Production