Jonathan Owen · Your photographer in Essex
Events and weddings photographed as they happen. Portraits and one-to-one lessons too. I’m based in Leigh-on-Sea and work across Essex.
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“We recently hired Jonathan to photograph our Capital & Trust Summer Party, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.”
DANIELLE JANES · GOOGLE REVIEW
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“He captured the atmosphere, energy and all the little moments of the event so beautifully.”
FREYA JONES · GOOGLE REVIEW
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“He made my guests all feel comfortable & he mingled amongst everyone throughout the evening capturing great magical moments.”
JILL SHEPHERD · GOOGLE REVIEW
Jonathan Owen · Your photographer in Essex
Events and weddings photographed as they happen. Portraits and one-to-one lessons too. I’m based in Leigh-on-Sea and work across Essex.
A birthday with the whole family together. An awards night after months of preparation. A company party where everyone finally gets to catch up. I photograph the occasion as it unfolds, keeping an eye on the people, reactions and details you’ll want to see afterwards.
Events are my main specialism, from private parties and anniversaries to corporate celebrations, gala dinners, charity fundraisers, proms and live music. Weddings are a core part of my work too, whether you’re planning a short ceremony or a full day of celebrations. My approach is documentary-led, with family groups, team photographs and lightly directed portraits included in whatever balance suits you.
Explore my event photography, find out about photography for corporate occasions, or choose a service below. If you already have a date in mind, send me your plans. Your location, approximate timings and a few priorities are enough to start the conversation.
Start with the occasion or the photographs you need. Events and weddings lead my work, with portrait sessions and practical photography lessons available alongside them.
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One-hour coverage starts at £150, with longer options for parties, corporate events, awards, proms and live music. I follow the occasion and include the groups or planned photographs you want.
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Short & Simple starts at £225 for one hour around your ceremony. Longer wedding coverage gives you more time for the celebrations, family photographs and portraits that matter to you.
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A 30-minute session is £75, including five edited photographs. I photograph individuals, couples and families on location, with guidance to help you get the results you want.
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One-to-one lessons start at £90 for an hour. Get more comfortable with your camera, understand its settings and practise composition and shooting skills at a pace that suits you.
Explore photographs from a corporate occasion in Chelmsford. A real assignment gives you a fuller picture of my work than a handful of selected favourites.
From the performance to the people watching it, a music event has plenty happening at once. Browse the photographs to see how I bring those parts together.
See a wedding story from Leigh-on-Sea, with the ceremony and celebrations photographed as they happened. It’s a useful way to judge whether my approach fits your day.
Meet your photographer
I’ve worked professionally as a photographer since 2003. I like the variety: walking into a different venue, meeting the people involved and working out what will make a good set of photographs. There’s always something to notice, even when the schedule looks straightforward.
Before your booking, you can tell me about the people, groups and moments you particularly want included. On the day, I follow what’s happening and give direction where it helps. Afterwards, I personally select and edit the photographs. I bring that same attention to my events, weddings, portraits and lessons.
20+ years photographing people
DBS checked
Public liability insured
Where I work
I’m based in Leigh-on-Sea and photograph bookings across Essex. Whether your occasion is local or takes you further across the county, tell me where you’re planning it and I can recommend suitable coverage.
Explore my photography in Leigh-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea, including local events, portrait sessions and lessons.
You can also find coverage information for Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood, Basildon and Rayleigh.
I’m also available for bookings in London and beyond, including destination weddings. Tell me your location and plans so we can discuss what you need.
For the wider county overview, explore photography across Essex.
Quick answers about my event photography, weddings, portraits and lessons. Follow the service links for the fuller options, or send me your plans if you’d like help choosing.
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I photograph birthdays and private parties, anniversaries, corporate events, awards nights, proms, school events, charity and community occasions, live music and festivals. Events are my main specialism, with coverage planned around your occasion.
Yes. I follow your event as it unfolds and can include family, friends or team groups, along with lightly directed photographs. You choose the balance. Tell me about important people and moments before the day so I can plan around them.
My event photography starts at £150 for one hour. Longer coverage is available to suit your schedule. See the event photography prices to compare the options.
Send me your event date to check availability. For a quote, include your venue or town, approximate start and finish times, and a brief outline of the occasion. You can enquire before every detail is finalised.
I select and edit your photographs, then deliver them through a private, password-protected online gallery unless we agree another method. You can download individual photographs or the complete gallery at full quality, and share the link and password with anyone you want to give access.
Coverage and options for your occasion
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Yes. Short & Simple offers one hour, 90 minutes or two hours of straightforward wedding coverage, starting at £225. Longer coverage includes four, eight and ten-hour packages for more of your day.
Yes. I photograph your wedding as it happens, including the people, reactions and details around you. Family groups and lightly directed portraits can be included when you want them. You decide how much organised photography fits your day.
Think about the parts of your day you want photographed and their approximate timings. Short & Simple suits a straightforward short booking; longer wedding coverage allows more planning and flexibility. Compare the wedding options or send me your plans for a recommendation.
Choose coverage for your day
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I photograph individuals, couples and families, as well as portraits for personal branding and professional use. Your session can be planned around photographs for yourself, your family or your work.
Yes. I can give you guidance and direction, with room for relaxed moments as well as more deliberately posed photographs. We can discuss the result you want before choosing how to approach your session.
A 30-minute portrait session is £75 and includes five edited photographs. One-hour and two-hour sessions are also available. See the portrait session options for the full details.
Photographs for you or your family
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Yes. My practical one-to-one lessons suit beginners and enthusiasts who want more confidence with their camera. DSLR, mirrorless, bridge and compact cameras can all be suitable. Bring the camera you want to learn to use.
Lessons can cover aperture, shutter speed, ISO, camera settings, composition and practical shooting, with editing essentials where useful. Tuition is location-based around South-East Essex, with guided street-photography lessons around Leigh-on-Sea available too.
A one-hour lesson is £90, or a three-hour tuition block is £185. The three-hour option can be split across two sessions if you prefer. Explore photography lessons to choose your starting point.
Get to know your camera
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“I’ve worked with Jonathan on many projects, mainly in the live event space, he’s incredibly professional, with a great eye, creative approach and excellent turnaround times.”
Sam Bromfield · Google review
