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About Jon

3 x International Award Winning Photographer Jon Gellweiler.

Jon was a press photographer with Seven West Media and its regional syndicate for almost a decade. Beginning his career in 2009 Jon left the world of newspapers to provide a freelance service in 2018.

 

During his career his work was featured in the South Western Times, Bunbury Herald, Harvey Reporter, Manjimup Bridgetown Times, Augusta Margaret River Times, Busselton Dunsborough Times, Sound Telegraph, The West Australian, Sunday Times and The Age (Melbourne).

Jon has been recognized consistently for his work, winning a long list of industry awards, on a state, national and international level.

 Jon has the unique ability to adapt his approach to each and every assignment, ensuring the best is brought out of those he photographs, whilst delivering a creative and attractive style of image.

 His career in newspapers sets him apart from other photographers, as versatility and efficiency are the keys to success. Photography ranging from portraiture, head shots, event coverage, spot news, to sport are all within Jon's skill set. Jon is proficient with Photoshop and post processing workflow.

Awards & Nominations:

2014 PANPA Best Regional Sport photo of the year.

2015 WA Regional Press Photographer of the Year & WA Press Photographer of the year 3rd Place.

2016 WA Regional Press Photographer of the Year & WA Press Photographer of the year Finalist.

2016 WA Media awards Regional/Community Photographer of the year.

2016 PANPA Best Regional Sport photo of the year.
2017 Walkley awards finalist.

2018 Walkley awards finalist.

2018 Newsmedia (PANPA) Regional Sport Photo of the year. 2018 WA Media awards Regional/community Photographer of the year.

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