Bronze / 2019 / Portraiture / Culture

Xueli

Born in China and placed into care at a young age, Xueli was adopted and moved to The Netherlands. She now lives a very happy life modelling and raising awareness for albinism - we were very lucky to meet and photograph her.

Photography: Jonathan Knowles
Art Direction: Josie Gealerng⠀⠀
Hair: Robert Frampton ⠀⠀
Assistant: Madison Blackwood⠀⠀
Model Agency: Zebedee Management⠀

Jonathan Knowles is one of the leading advertising photographers of his generation. Specialising in still life, Jonathan’s unique photographic style and lighting technique has earned him award-winning advertising commissions worldwide.

Awards

2018

American Photography

Chosen - Champagne Cocktail

Trierenberg Super Circuit

Gold Medal - Cicada

PDN Annual

Winner - Video & Multimedia - The Art of Brewing

London International Creative Competition

Honourable Mention - Aida and Passage of Time

One Eyeland Black & White Photographers Awards

Silver - Aida

Art Directors’ Club of New York

Merit - Aida

Communication Arts

Advertising - Aida

Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards

unearthed® Food Film Shorts - Full English Brexit

Graphis – Photography Annual

2 Gold Medals in 2 categories (Beverage and Beauty & Fashion)

7 Silver Medals in 2 categories (Still Life, Beauty & Fashion and Advertising)

4 Merits in 3 categories (Advertising, Still Life and Beverage)

One Eyeland Awards

Gold Medal - Complex Simplicity

Silver Medal - Aida

Bronze Medal - Chopard, Dior, Dole, Trajectories and Art Deco Drinks

Finalist in 4 categories

Overall Photographer of the Year

Advertising Photographer of the Year