Client: Japanese Airlines
Client: Renault
Client: Porsche
Showreel AJ Films 2020
Location: Tasman
Client: Descente
Client: Renault
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 international locations
Oceania: AJ Films
Locations in Oceania are abundant with diversity. AJFILMS specialise in advertising campaign production and offer their expertise across the fields of film and stills photography.
New Zealand and Australia boasts a safe haven for working conditions for productions with world class crew and locations.
Producer Amanda Jenkins from AJFILMS has a wealth of knowledge across the industry; she has worked for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced production team, photographers, DOP’s and directors. With their collaborative, no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.
Let AJ FILMS help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, castings and location scouting to budgeting, visas and travel logistics, talent, DOPs, photographers, or support director solutions for your next campaign.
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showcase magazine Nov 2023 oceania issue 942
Focus Point Photo Christchurch advertising photographers
"Great commercial photography goes beyond documenting a product or a person. It tells a story, and it connects ideas, conveying emotion and values, capturing the hearts and the minds of an audience in an image that tells a thousand words.
I want my images to tell the story of your industry and the people involved. I try to convey the purpose, scale, and innovation of what you do. The exact requirements will vary depending on your industry, its target audience, and its overall branding goals, which I enjoy working with you to define.
Overall, good l photography goes beyond just documenting machinery and workplaces. It’s about taking photos in a way that conveys your core values, and emotions, showcases the industrial processes, and captures the people and technology working together.
Feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements."
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showcase magazine Jul 2023 oceania issue 928
Focus Point Photo Christchurch advertising photographers
Jarrard at Focuspoint Photo is a talented and passionate product and food photographer, who recently achieved a remarkable feat as a finalist in the esteemed Pink Lady Food Awards 2023. This recognition is a testament to his skills in capturing the essence of food.
With an eye for detail and a deep understanding of composition and lighting, Jarrard has consistently produced images that showcases the detail of any product.
Combining artistic vision with technical expertise, he captures stunning, authentic imagery that grabs the attention of your audience. Photography is the art of storytelling, which he does with consistent and uncompromising quality.
Jarrard is an expert at commercial photography, shaping objects, eliciting emotion, and bringing inanimate products to life. Working with position, shadows, and silhouettes to put your products, and your brand, in the best possible light.
“A picture tells a thousand words. I aim for my photos to tell even more.”
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
New Zealand: Focus Point Photo
"Still life photography demands particular attention to detail and solid consistency. I have an eye for composition and an innate ability to capture the essence of any object.
What sets me apart is my commitment to perfection. Every element within my photographs is carefully arranged, reflecting an appreciation for balance and harmony. Attention to detail is unparalleled, ensuring that no minute aspect goes unnoticed.
Consistency is key to all my work. Whether it's a collection of food, drink, or your new product, my images show a cohesive look. With a great understanding of lighting, colour, and texture, I will create images that tells a story, capturing the essence of objects and inviting viewers to appreciate the subtleties.
In the space of still life photography, I love capturing beauty with precision and consistency. My attention to detail and commitment to quality is what makes me stand out."
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spotlight magazine Apr 2023 food & drink photography & motion
New Zealand - Australia: Focus Point Photo
At Focus Point Photo, Jarrard works closely with his clients to create images that showcase their food in the most appealing way possible. Whether you are an agency, restaurant owner, or a cookbook author, Jarrard will create stunning images that will make your audience hungry for more.
Jarrad has honed his skills over the years through formal training and hands-on experience. His ability to understand the brief and along a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and colour, allows him to create images that are both beautiful and appetising.
In addition to his photography work, Jarrard is also committed to providing excellent customer service. He is dedicated to understanding his clients' needs and delivering images that exceed their expectations. When you work with Jarrard, you can expect a collaborative, professional, and enjoyable experience.
If you are looking for a talented food photographer to capture stunning images of your food, look no further than Jarrard Johnstone and Focus Point Photo.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2022 car photo & film production & post production
New Zealand - Australia: AJ Films
Locations in Australia and New Zealand are open for filming and photography - it is business as usual moving into the winter season down under.
Line producer Amanda Jenkins from AJ FILMS has been working throughout the Oceania cluster of countries for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced producers, photographers / dops, and directors.
Now the borders between Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands are open, diverse locations are now again accessible and on offer. Local photographers and directors are already working closely with clients to achieve their productions remotely. With their no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.
The team behind AJ FILMS has many years of experience assisting automotive clients in their campaigns. In this Spotlight you can see a few examples, including work for BMW, Renault, Audi, Volvo and many more.
On 31st July, NZ opens international borders for winter productions, so let AJ FILMS help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, talent, photographers, or support director solutions for your next commercial campaign.
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showcase magazine May 2021 oceania issue 840
AJ Films Christchurch Locations and Photo & Film Productions
Locations in Australia and New Zealand are open for filming and photography - it is business as usual moving into the winter season down under.
Line producer Amanda Jenkins from AJ FILMS has been working throughout the Oceania cluster of countries for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced producers, photographers/dops, and directors.
Now the borders between Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands are open, diverse locations are now again accessible and on offer.
Local photographers and directors are already working closely with clients to achieve their productions remotely. With their no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.
Let AJ FILMS help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, talent, photographers, or support director solutions for your next commercial campaign.
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spotlight magazine Dec 2020 international locations
New Zealand: AJ Films
Locations in Oceania are open for filming and photography - it is business as usual moving into the summer season down under.
Line producer Amanda Jenkins from AJ FILMS has been working throughout the Oceania cluster of countries for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced producers, photographers/dops, and directors.
Due to New Zealand and Australia's tight regulations with Covid, AJ FILMS is able to boast a safe haven for working conditions for productions.
Local photographers and directors are already working closely with clients to achieve their productions remotely. With their no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.
Let AJ FILMS help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, talent, photographers, or support director solutions for your next campaign.
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showcase magazine Nov 2020 oceania issue 822
AJ Films Christchurch Locations Scouts and PHOTO & FILM PRODUCTION
Locations in Oceania are open for filming and photography - it is business as usual moving into the summer season down under.
Line producer Amanda Jenkins from AJ FILMS has been working throughout the Oceania cluster of countries for over 25 years with a trusted network of experienced producers, photographers/dops, and directors.
Due to New Zealand and Australia's tight regulations with Covid, we are able to boast a safe haven for working conditions for productions.
Local photographers and directors are already working closely with clients to achieve their productions remotely. With their no-fuss, can-do attitude, it is easy and stress-free for clients on the other side of the world as our teams are used to being available 24/7 to help meet your production deadlines.
Let us help bring your creative ideas together, contact Amanda to gain access to diverse locations, talent, photographers, or support director solutions for your next campaign.
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showcase magazine Mar 2020 oceania issue 791
AJ Films Christchurch Full Service Photo & Film Production
Line producer Amanda Jenkins from AJ Films has been working throughout the Oceania cluster of countries for over 25 years. She has formed trusted relationships with crews and suppliers in all three countries, so she has the experience and connections needed to create a successful production.
Locations throughout New Zealand, Australia and Fiji offer international commercial and drama production alternatives with opposite seasons that are diverse, in close proximity, accessible, film friendly, safe and affordable.
AJ Films remotely produces content for clients without the need for them to travel to this side of the world. Transparent and close consultation with on-location video feed enables the director or client access to the shoot.
It has been a busy start to 2020:
- Shooting a new campaign in Auckland and Taupo for Renault, Publicis Conseil and Cream-Paris with photographer Uli Heckmann.
- Descente Global continues to rollout winter material shot in Queenstown with the Swiss Ski Team.
- Grass Fed Milk Formula Australia in Canterbury with Absolute Content shooting in the tapestry of agriculture in Canterbury, Christchurch.
- Canterbury Tourism with ChristchurchNZ for new website: video and stills content to promote the diversity of the region with New Zealand photographer Dean Mackenzie and DOPs Jason Larraman, Julian Vares and Jeremy Black.
Contact Amanda Jenkins for all locations and trusted production service in Oceania. “Let's chat about what you want to achieve; we can offer solutions to you.”