Jan David Gunther was born 1988 in Cologne and grew up in Kassel. From the age of twelve he wanted to become a cinematographer, so he started interning and later working as photo assistant, clapper/loader and focus puller until after his graduation 2008 he started working as a freelance photographer focusing on fashion and advertising photography.

In 2012 Jan David enrolled at the renowed Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg to study Cinematography. He completed his studies 2019 with a diploma in cinematography. Today he is working worldwide as Director of Photography.