John Henshall

• Full name: John Mark Henshall Wikipedia+2johnhenshall.co.uk+2

• Date of birth: 6 January 1942 Wikipedia

• Place of birth: Stockport, Cheshire, England Wikipedia+1

Career

John Henshall has had a long and influential career across still photography, television, commercials, music videos, and digital imaging technology.

Early / BBC Career

• He joined BBC Television on 28 August 1961, working in cameras and lighting. epi-centre.com+2epi-centre.com+2

• During his time at the BBC (1961-1976), he worked on many programmes from Television Centre in White City, London. epi-centre.com+1

Independent & Technical Innovation

• In 1966, he set up Telefex, a company to develop and market optical special effects for television cameras. epi-centre.com+1

• In 1978, he moved into directing photography on early music videos, and was involved in the lighting work for MTV Europe during its first ten years. epi-centre.com+1

• He also worked on television productions such as Spitting Image from 1986. epi-centre.com+1

Digital Imaging, Academia & Publishing

• He founded Electronic Photo-Imaging (EPI-centre) in 1991. The centre provides consulting, training, and expertise in digital imaging and photography. Wikipedia+2johnhenshall.co.uk+2

• He has been a lecturer / part-time teacher (e.g. at West Surrey College of Art & Design / University for the Creative Arts) in related fields. epi-centre.com+1

• He has also written widely (articles, books) about photography, lighting, electronic imaging, etc. Wikipedia+2johnhenshall.co.uk+2

Honors, Positions & Distinctions

• Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) – since 1985. epi-centre.com+1

• Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photography (FBIPP) – same period. epi-centre.com+1

• President of BIPP in 1991-1992. johnhenshall.co.uk+1

• Fellow of the Guild of Television Cameramen / Camera Professionals (FGTC) – he was a founder member (1972) and later became Vice President, then President. johnhenshall.co.uk+2epi-centre.com+2

• Honorary degree (MA honoris causa) awarded by University for the Creative Arts in 2009 for his influence in digital photography technologies. Wikipedia+2johnhenshall.co.uk+2

Styles, Contributions & Legacy

• Henshall was ahead of many in seeing the transition from film to digital imaging; he has been called “the UK expert” in digital imaging in several sources. johnhenshall.co.uk+2epi-centre.com+2

• His work spans both technical and creative dimensions — from lighting & camera work to special effects, optics, and later to digital image processing and training. epi-centre.com+2johnhenshall.co.uk+2

• He has been influential in shaping professional standards in photography & television camerawork in the UK, both via organizations (BIPP, RPS, GTC) and via his consulting/training work.