Hi, I’m Jon Jones, an award-winning commercial photographer and creative director with 20+ years of experience spanning advertising art direction, brand visual strategy, and studio ownership. I founded j81 Studios LLC, a full-service commercial photography studio delivering product photography, eCommerce imagery, corporate headshots, lifestyle photography, and brand storytelling for businesses of all sizes. My work has been published in City Lifestyle Magazine, and I consistently maintain five-star ratings across client review platforms. I bring a rare blend of commercial awareness, technical photography skill, and brand strategy to every project. My background as a creative director and art director in national agencies informs my approach to translating marketing objectives into high-converting visuals through intentional composition, professional lighting, and meticulous post-production.…

Jon Jones

Hi, I’m Jon Jones, an award-winning commercial photographer and creative director with 20+ years of experience spanning advertising art direction, brand visual strategy, and studio ownership. I founded j81 Studios LLC, a full-service commercial photography studio delivering product photography, eCommerce imagery, corporate headshots, lifestyle photography, and brand storytelling for businesses of all sizes. My work has been published in City Lifestyle Magazine, and I consistently maintain five-star ratings across client review platforms. I bring a rare blend of commercial awareness, technical photography skill, and brand strategy to every project. My background as a creative director and art director in national agencies informs my approach to translating marketing objectives into high-converting visuals through intentional composition, professional lighting, and meticulous post-production.…

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Hi, I’m Jon Jones, an award-winning commercial photographer and creative director with 20+ years of experience spanning advertising art direction, brand visual strategy, and studio ownership. I founded j81 Studios LLC, a full-service commercial photography studio delivering product photography, eCommerce imagery, corporate headshots, lifestyle photography, and brand storytelling for businesses of all sizes. My work has been published in City Lifestyle Magazine, and I consistently maintain five-star ratings across client review platforms.

I bring a rare blend of commercial awareness, technical photography skill, and brand strategy to every project. My background as a creative director and art director in national agencies informs my approach to translating marketing objectives into high-converting visuals through intentional composition, professional lighting, and meticulous post-production.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Lead Commercial Photographer at j81 Studios LLC
April 1, 2021 - Present
Founded and operate a full-service commercial photography studio specializing in product photography, eCommerce imagery, corporate headshots, and brand visual content for B2B and B2C clients. Deliver end-to-end services from creative concept and art direction through studio/on-location shooting, digital editing, retouching, and final asset delivery optimized for web, print, and social media. Produce high-conversion product images for eCommerce platforms (Amazon, Shopify, branded websites), increasing client click-through and engagement rates through strategic composition and lighting. Create behind-the-scenes and lifestyle photography that builds brand authenticity and trust—documenting work environments, processes, and team interactions for businesses ranging from solo entrepreneurs to corporate offices. Manage complete project lifecycles: client consultation, creative briefings, shot planning, location scouting, shooting, post-production, and delivery on deadline and within budget.
Manager, Creative Development at Titan USA
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2021
Led creative development for a national brand, overseeing photography, graphic design, and visual content strategy across advertising campaigns, product launches, and digital marketing channels. Directed product photography shoots and managed visual asset production for multi-channel marketing campaigns spanning print, digital, eCommerce, and point-of-sale applications. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, product) to align visual content with brand strategy, ensuring consistent brand identity across all customer touchpoints.
Graphic Arts Manager at Bob's Discount Furniture
November 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Managed graphic arts department supporting national retail advertising campaigns, including photography art direction, layout, and pre-press production for print and digital media. Directed product and lifestyle photo shoots for catalogs, circulars, and eCommerce, ensuring visual consistency with brand guidelines while optimizing for customer engagement.
Art Director at Market Mentors, LLC
August 1, 2007 - November 1, 2014
Art Director at a full-service advertising agency, leading creative concept development, photography direction, and visual design for diverse client portfolios across healthcare, education, tourism, and consumer products. Directed commercial photo shoots—casting, location scouting, lighting design, composition—while managing post-production workflows and client revisions for advertising campaigns.
Graphic Designer at FirstLight Marketing Communications
January 1, 2004 - August 1, 2007
Created visual designs for marketing campaigns including print advertising, brand collateral, and digital assets. Collaborated on photography selection, image editing, and layout for client deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA
August 1, 2000 - May 28, 2004

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Government, Agriculture & Mining