Jonathan is a first class cameraman. He worked with me on a complicated film in difficult circumstances and brought experience, quality and a first class attitude. More than just a top end shooter he brings his experience to the whole production. A proper, team player.

Eoin O'Shea

Always the first choice for any camera work from hostile locations to dramatic reconstruction. The consummate professional.

Toby Sculthorp,Head of Documentaries Sky News

Jonathan Young is quite simply the best cameraman I have ever worked with. Over the past 10 years I have always called on him before anyone else, each time hoping - often in vain - that he wasn't already booked. As directors we fight over cameramen like Jonathan. Professional, brave, hugely talented and always delivering a wide array of stunning pictures and excellent sound, no matter how tough the environment or limited the time. With Jonathan, I have never entered the edit and realised that a shot, or a word, were missing. But there is more to Jonathan Young than the cameraman. As a woman director working in an environment that is undoubtedly male dominated, at least in the field, and in the tough macho world of organised crime, conflict, death and destruction that we have often inhabited together on our shoots, Jonathan is the perfect travel companion. He is strong, alert and always in control but never macho or difficult. Jonathan consistently helped, advised and even tolerated my whims with a patience and a maturity that is rare to find. I also enjoyed the rare breaks that we’ve been able to afford during our rough rides, because Jonathan Young is a bit of a Renaissance man, equally at ease among the Mexican narcos, the gangs of Chicago and the sophisticated world of arts, culture and fine food.

Elena Cosentino

Jonathan is a tour de force. For the last 6 years he's filmed over 20 programmes for me, each one looking as fabulous as the next. He's resourceful, courageous, thoughtful and engaging. He knows more about cameras than technicians at Sony and Canon combined and could probably build one from balsa wood if pushed.

Jonathan, with inexhaustible energy, continues to deliver beautiful shots whilst never missing the action nor forgetting the editorial intent of the piece.

He's also excellent company.

Hire Jonathan and I promise you won't be disappointed.

Matt Bennett, Executive Producer/Director

I have been working with Jonathan for over a decade. While the images he acquires speak for themselves, it's also worth noting that he always goes the extra mile to ensure that you are using the right kit, in the right location at the right time. Jonathan takes an interest in the whole production and almost always adds something to the shoot that you haven't thought of. He's also an excellent sounding board for bouncing editorial issues off, bringing to bear his vast experience of filming in pressured or dangerous situations. He never, ever loses his cool even if everyone else is. Moreover he has an encyclopaedic knowledge of technologies, locations and customs the world over. If you want a restaurant recommendation in Ouagadougou (or Swindon) he can almost certainly give you one!

Leo Telling, Series Producer BBC