There isn’t much written about Jan Masny. Despite working as a photographer for over 20 years, there is little written. Most info has come from his personal websites and social media. Jan Masny is from the United Kingdom. His first experience with photography started with darkroom “experiments” and black and white analogue photography. He developed his portfolio in London, where he worked in the advertising industry. Jan Masny focuses on fashion, makeup, and commercial photography predominantly. He has worked with Sony, ELLE, InStyle, English National Opera, and Ravensbourne College to name a few. 

Within his website, he divides his portfolio into the following sections; overview, moving image, advertising, creative projects, portrait, fashion, beauty, and sport. The overview section highlights selected pieces from the other sections, and moving image categorizes the films he created with a Masters in Moving Image from Ravensbourne University. He utilizes CGI and digital VFX, alongside his knowledge of photographic gilm processes to create his films. He has a passion for rock climbing that translates into his sports photography and films.

Masny’s photography is often done in the studio, with complex techniques in addition to lighting and colors in order to convey his message. There are rich and often contrasting colors within his photographs. These saturated colors are achieved through many means; colored light, clothing, makeup, hair, and effects. Despite being a primarily commercial and advertising photographer, Masny’s photographs are incredibly artistic, complex, and unique.

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