Jonathan Kingston is a freelance photographer currently based in Bend, Oregon. Since 2002 he has been traveling the globe, making images of our world that have appeared in various publications including National Geographic, National Geographic Adventure magazine, National Geographic Traveler magazine and Geo Saison. Jonathan also teaches a number of photographic workshops around the country dealing with all things digital, including Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom as well as general workflow and color management issues.

He began his career as a photo educator teaching young emerging photographers at India's first school devoted to image making, Light & Life Academy. Jonathan specializes in travel, underwater and adventure photography, which dovetail with his passions of seeing the world, diving and spending time in the world's wild places.

Jonathan simultaneously completed degrees from Brooks Institute of Photography and Virginia Tech in Commercial Photography and Mass Communications, respectively; and, his work has been recognized in both PDN and Communication Arts photography annual competitions.

When not working, Jonathan likes to spend his time rock climbing, surfing and snow boarding. To read about his adventures visit his blog at thenomadicphotographer.com.