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, FAA certified drone pilot, and specialist of Cognisys remote camera systems.

Selected Credits

Additional Cinematography | National Parks USA, Episode 1: Katmai | National Geographic | Stronghold Studios | 2024

Cinematographer | The Hand That Feeds | Rob Green / Indie Doc | In production

Remote Camera Operator // Wildlife Tracker // Assistant Camera | Mammals, Episode 3: Water | BBC | 2024

Second Camera | Mammals, Episode 1: Dark | BBC | 2024

Cinematographer | Stewards of the Land | Friendly Fishes Films / Indie Doc | In Production

Assistant Camera | Earth Sounds, Episode 9: Winter Woodlands | Apple TV+ | Offspring Films | 2024

Camera Operator | Salmon and Ice | WildLogic | In Production

Additional Photography // Wildlife Tracker | Planet California | PBS | 2022

Wildlife Tracker // Assistant Camera | America the Beautiful | National Geographic | Wildstar | 2022