JAN MASNY

photographer and filmmaker based in Bristol

Jan Masny has been a creative photographer for the last 20 years. Having long been fascinated by the polarities and contrasts of meaning, his ability to extract often unexpected aspects from his subjects gives a freshness and depth to his work.

His passion for finding these unique ways of expression started with the practice of the black and white analogue photography and darkroom experiments. He quickly developed his creative practice in London, working in the advertising and fashion industries. In the last decade he progressed to moving image, where his knowledge of photographic film processes enhanced his ability to achieve visual effects using analogue methods in filming.

A Masters in Moving Image from Ravensbourne University and the new methods of expression in CGI and digital VFX, now allows him to translate his photographic experience to the cutting edge digital realm.

Because of his passion for mountain climbing, his personal work is focused on filming outdoor adventures. His 2012 film “Todra Gorge” made the official selection in the XVIII Mountain Film Festival of A. Zawada in Ladek Zdroj, and won 2nd Award in “Oddalenia” Short Film Festival in Dublin.

Clients: Advertising: Virgin records, Sony, Toni&Guy, National Theatre, English National Opera,  Science Museum, Ravensbourne College, Random House Publishing, Illamasqua, Caroline Charles, Nouveau lashes, Neal and Wolf, Viva TV, Sleek makeup, Kebelo, Ride Tribe, Encore, Fitness Lab, LDN Skins, Ghassan Jewellery, Aftershock London.

Advertising Agencies: Johnson Banks, Dew Gibbons, Coley Porter Bell, FCB Inferno, Propaganda

Editorial: L’Officiel, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, InStyle, Men’s Health