Jonathan Benavente

Did a @newbalancerunning spec “Resting in Motion” with @e.c.timmer and pretty happy about how it came out. Thank you @jus10henry for coming through with the crazy fpv shots!

Recently had the pleasure of directing a spot for a great team at @cekai_jp and @cannondalejapan @ridecannondale ! Mixing basketball, bicycles, and directing was a such fun experience because they are all activities that are huge parts of my life! Thanks @rui_8mura for being so easy to work with and looking forward to watching you work this year! Director | Stills Photography: @jbenavente_ Producer: @naooya2000 Cinematographer: @justlamarcarter Production Manager: Jackie Hira 1st AC: @colemaslansky Gaffer: Jacob Alvarado Grip: Brandon Cocoletzi Art Director: Lucas Benacerraf PA’s: Takuya Kimbara, Anton Mahir Body Double: @oskiii33 BTS Photo/Video: @its_just_brenden MUA: @angelarmelin

Went up to Angel’s Crest Highway for the first time and it won’t be my last. Thanks @ryanreece.co and @klg2303 for waking up at 4am and catching the sunrise with me up there! Really been enjoying learning and getting the best out of my @tiltamax alien mount. Who got a sports car? I want to shoot it lol Director/DP: 🙋🏽‍♂️ Gimble Op: @klg2303

Going through archives and realizing a lot of my work goes unshared. Most of the time it’s because I’m waiting on releases and factors outside of my control. And then when the projects and images get released I’m already focused on something else. This is me scrolling the archives and sharing some photos that I love and don’t feel like I ever have them the light they deserved. @merlaku has always been one of my favorite people to photograph. And these are a good reason why!

Random unfinished ideas with @edwinxarzu Tbh I had been holding onto this rough idea with the intention of finishing it and making it perfect. But time passed and my creative ideas flowed elsewhere. So here’s the rough draft that’s going to stay rough 🤷🏽‍♂️

Simplifying things Venice with @itsrenewiley this morning

@sorrykhary thank you for always trusting me with bringing your music to life visually! We shot this on the side of the road with a flashlight. As much as I enjoy shooting on a set with a full crew, sometimes the best way to capture a vision is to be out with nobody around. Just you and your creativity. And this was definitely one of those times! BTS for this in the previously posted reel 🤝🏽

We kinda just stumbled upon this idea after the first 2 didn’t work. 📷 @jbenavente_.

@_ohmiles wouldn’t let me get away with not taking my own photos and I appreciate him making me do this lol… the last photo though I made @angelarmelin do though 🤣🤣 for the last year I’ve told her I wanted a “Step Brothers” style photo and I finally got one lmao this one is for sure going on our wall at home

Been really wanting to get back to my photography roots. Feels like I’ve mostly been on the motion side of things lately. So @happypplstudio graciously allowed me to shoot some stuff with some friends. Instead of orchestrating a whole crazy concept, with this I just wanted an excuse to connect with people I haven’t seen in awhile. I reached out to @_ohmiles to come get his photo taken and he extend his hand in helping to light and digi tech. Everyone who came through, I appreciate y’all for stopping by. It was a pleasure seeing you even if it was just for a quick moment or two! The digital photos came out great but I think like most of us I’m feeling the film ones more. Big thank you to @arthousefilmlab for developing and always having the best film scans out there! This shoot sparked something in me to get back out and photograph people again. So now I’m starting my own personal project about my heritage. And while doing that if anyone out there needs a photographer, I’m putting myself back out there for hire!

This is a throwback back to one of my favorite videos with @sorrykhary I shot through through this camera, and then transitioned into the perspective of the camera in the edit. I tried to give as nostalgic a feeling to the visuals as the song gave me.

Cc: @paperclip_media.tv EDC Las Vegas is just around the corner. Here’s a little bit we did for @insomniacshop / @edc_lasvegas c/o @jbenavente_. Insomniac / EDC Las Vegas 2023 /TEAM Creative / Production by: Paperclip Media™ Photographer / Casting: @jaysonxpalacio DP / Camera Operator: @jbenevente_ Digi-Tech: @_ohmiles Gaffer: @ej.ski Key Grip: @luke.dejoras Beauty / Grooming: @_jordanalex Wardrobe Stylist: @fuckingkelsey Production Designer: @pawhl BTS Videographer / Photographer: @leokato.pdf Production Assistant / Runner: @bobbylaflare Insomniac Marketing Art Director: @mrrotu /TALENT: @ari.micha @devonknopp @je_ne_sais_khoa #EDCLV23 #InsomniacEvents #PaperclipMedia #Massive