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