Aaron Jones' work is characterized by the "light painting" techniques that he crafted in his own studio over several years. The dream-like quality of his work is achieved through special lighting techniques; the stills are done with the use of the Hosemaster© , the motion picture film often incorporates in-camera effects and motion control work, all designed and developed by Jones and his studio staff.

Self-taught as both a photographer and filmmaker, Jones turned to photography in 1977, giving up his woodworking business in Oregon to pursue a career in photojournalism. A serendipitous turn of events brought him into advertising when he was hired to shoot print advertisements for Boeing's 747.

Jones set up his first studio in Portland, Oregon with most of his clients coming from the Northwest. They included Nike, Speedo, Soloflex, Westin Hotels and Weyerhauser. In 1985, he moved his business to San Francisco where he built a national clientele. He's had studios in Seattle and Santa Fe, where he and his family now reside.

His 1990 development and subsequent patenting of the Hosemaster© revolutionized photographic lighting and promises to do the same for commercial cinematography. A high-powered, compact light source delivered through a fiber optic hose, the device provides its user with pinpoint flexibility and control over diffusion and exposure effects. He continues to design innovations in his two motion control rigs and has taught light painting seminars to over 10,000 photographers in venues on almost every continent.

Widely respected as a still photographer after shooting campaigns for Sony, Suzuki Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson, Microsoft, Volvo, AT&T, Lexus, Chevrolet and many others, Jones has brought his unique painterly style to television commercials. In addition to the current showreel, he has directed spots for Zenith, Southwestern Bell, Hilton, Elizabeth Arden, Jose Cuervo, H & R Block, and John Deere.

Aaron and wife Janeal split their time between homes in Santa Fe, New Mexico and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Aaron enjoys visiting with other artists in the area and painting with oils.

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