Jon Bader’s mouth-watering photography and film work has driven a 30 year career in advertising, editorial and TV commercials.

After working exclusively in the food and drinks photography scene in his native London, Jon settled in Sydney, Australia, where he has carved out a reputation for punchy, appetite-driven photography and TV commercials.

Often combining his skills across stills, film directing and cinematography, Jon is a sought-after talent, often shooting integrated campaigns for national and global brands. Jon’s use of robotic motion control and in-camera special effects puts him in a category of his own, enabling him to create delicious images with a natural look that jump off the page and screen.

His recent clients include Woolworths, McDonald’s, KFC, Australian Beef, Australian Eggs and Nescafé.

Jon Bader is one of Australia’s top food photographer/directors. His stills and film work is characterised by his attention to detail and a lighting style that always delivers mouthwatering food that jumps off the page and screen. His ability to turn a brief into an appetite driven visual journey, whilst creating a collaborative and relaxed working environment, is what makes Jon a sort after talent in the industry.

Over a career spanning 30 years Jon has dished up successful ad campaigns for the likes of McDonald’s, Woolworth’s, Meat&Livestock Australia, KFC, Coca-Cola, Qantas, Nestlé and many more.

Jon is also well known for his editorial food and lifestyle work and has stepped into the kitchens of many of Australia’s top chefs, working with them to create countless food stories and features as well as contributing his talents to various charities in the fight against food waste.