Hello!
I’m Clare Jones, a documentary filmmaker & photographer specialising in natural history and adventure content. Driven by a strong interest to protect the natural world, I’ve spent the past ten years working on some of TV’s most popular natural history programmes for the BBC Natural History Unit, SKY, National Geographic, Channel 4 and more. Collaborating with scientists and researchers worldwide, I’ve set up complex international shoots, directed numerous crews in the field, and used an array of the latest camera technologies to tell innovative stories about our natural world, creating strong character-led stories that educate, entertain and inspire.
Today, I’m inspired to tell stories that empower audiences through emotionally driven narratives and imagery. As well as working across high-end wildlife productions, I’m excited about producing my own adventure films, blending high-production value filming techniques with the art of story-telling, showcasing real human experiences in the great outdoors.
Some of the kit I shoot on regularly include RED Gemini/Raptor & CN20, Sony FX6 and A7Siii cameras. I also specialise in high speed filming which I love! Having plenty of hours shooting on both the Phantom Flex 4k and Phantom VEO (long lens and macro). I’ve used a variety of heavy-duty jibs, gimbals such as the RSiii and am a CAA drone pilot. I’ve worked in all sorts of environments from -30C in the arctic to +42C in the Sahara, filming a variety of subjects from tiny Japanese flying squirrels to African elephants using long lens, high-speed, thermal and macro camera rigs. I’ve also got lots of experience directing and filming people, including presenter-led pieces and interviews involving lighting set ups and sound recording.
My free time is usually spent obsessing over my other passion in life of sport climbing, occasionally mountain biking or hiking with friends (and bonus cute doggo’s!).
I love taking on new projects and challenges working across a range of formats and genres, so if you have an idea or story you’d like to explore, please go ahead and drop me a line.
Technical Skills
IRATA Rope Access Technician
UK Drone Pilot (CAA)
Long-lens and Gimbals (RSiii)
High-speed (Phantom Flex 4k/Veo)
Selex thermal camera trained and operated on two shoots
