raymond jones

creative director

About

Raymond McCrea Jones is a visual storyteller who creates imagery from a sense of boundless curiosity through his own unique blend of contemporary reportage and portraiture. There is no “lifestyle” to be found here, only life. His approach to the creative process has been commissioned by brands and publications around the world. As a director of both photography and motion Jones is a steady hand with an intentional vision. He draws on his time spent at The New York Times to inform his unique blend of intimate portraiture and reportage throughout his editorial and commercial work. Jones is recognized for his inimitable positivity and efficiency on set as well as his seemingly effortless ability to connect with those in front of him. Jones places an emphasis on developing long term projects and has published two monographs of his work Out of Step: Faces of Straight Edge (2007, Empire Press) and Birth of a Warrior: Ten Weeks in Basic Training (2015, University Press of New England). His photography has been exhibited in galleries and museums and featured in publications around the world.

Country

united states

City

atlanta

Industry

photography

Skill

photojournalism, multimedia, photography, editorial, videography, portrait photography, magazines, commercial photography, image editing, photos, digital photography, storytelling, newspapers, photo editing, photoshop, documentaries, lightroom, video, documentary photography, editorial photography, editing, hd video, video editing, wedding photography, documentary, audio editing, digital media

Experience

creative director

creature studio

2018-4 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

intern

the new york times

2007-7 - 2007-9 · 3 mos

For three months I served as a photo producer intern at nytimes.com which led to a full time position.

photo intern

the hartford courant

2006-6 - 2006-7 · 2 mos

lead videographer

emory university

2013-10 - 2016-4 · 2 yrs 7 mos

At Emory University I led the creative production of video content for special projects including the school's MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) initiative. I worked with and filmed leaders in academic fields from around the world including President Jimmy Carter, Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Penelope Spheeris, Dr. Carlos del Rio of the CDC and many more.

adjunct instructor

the creative circus

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

Mentoring and teaching visual storytelling.

independent photographer and filmmaker

raymond mccrea jones

2011-9 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

Raymond McCrea Jones is a photographer and filmmaker represented by Redux Pictures and based in Atlanta, Georgia. Ray's editorial and commercial photography has appeared in publications around the world. Previously Ray was on staff at The New York Times where he produced and/or photographed pieces for almost every section of the benchmark publication. His first book of photography, "Out of Step: Faces of Straight Edge" was independently published in 2007. His latest monograph “Birth of a Warrior: Ten Weeks in Basic Training” was published by University Press of New England in September 2015. Client list: Delta, Georgia Pacific, AT&T, TIME Inc., Time Magazine, BBDO, Blanqi, Discovery, TLC, Duke University, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, Delta Sky, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Adweek, Maclean’s, Die Zeit, Chicago Tribune, CNN, Outdoor Life, Wired, Atlanta Magazine, Hollywood Reporter, Wall Street Journal, Salon Vagabond, Agency REA, Lectra, Women’s Health, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Reynolds Group, Stern, Mother Nature Network, Tognum, 3st

freelance photo editor and photographer

cnn

2012-4 - 2013-10 · 1 yr 7 mos

* I was a member of the newly-established photo department at CNN.com as a freelance photo * editor where I have worked to elevate the quality of photography on the site as well as innovate * new approaches to visual storytelling. I write and produce for the CNN Photos blog and shoot * assignments for Simon Barnett, Director of Photography.

photography intern

philadelphia inquirer

2005-6 - 2005-8 · 3 mos

photo producer and photographer

the new york times

2007-9 - 2011-9 · 4 yrs 1 mo

During my years at The New York Times I wrote, produced and photographed for almost every section of the benchmark publication. I collaborated on large team projects such as the 2008 Presidential election, the Haiti earthquake, the New York City Marathon and news throughout the city.