Photographing the Cliffs Pavilion Panto Meet & Greet with Rylan in Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex Panto season at the Cliffs Pavilion has its own energy. The lights, the sparkle, the sense that everyone’s arrived ready for a bit of escapism. This night in Southend-on-Sea had all of that, plus a cast and […]
Junior Masters Dance Festival Photography in at Shoeburyness High School Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, , Southend-on-Sea, Essex The Junior Masters Dance Festival lit up Shoeburyness High School on 7 June 2025. I was invited to document the charity showcase in the Wendy Owen Hall, capturing local dancers from across Southend on Sea as […]
Natural Wedding Photography in Leigh-on-Sea – Claire & Tom’s Mexican-Themed Reception Legra Tap & Kitchen, London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex In August 2025, I photographed a wedding reception for Claire and Tom at Legra Tap & Kitchen on London Road in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. As a wedding photographer in Essex, I have covered many local celebrations, but […]
Family Event Photography Essex: Haddon Family Day Highlights Orsett Showground, Rectory Road, Orsett, Essex On one of the hottest days of the summer, I headed from my home in Leigh-on-Sea to Orsett Showground for the Haddon Events Family Day. With clear skies and bright sunshine, the conditions were perfect for photographing a vibrant and busy […]
Once at Chelmsford’s Riverside Leisure Centre, I was warmly welcomed by the Essex Roller Derby team, with Jade stepping in as my guide for the day. After speaking to a few of the crowd the enthusiasm of the supporters was clear, meanwhile the teams were gearing up, and a sea of referees in stripes patrolled the track. It felt a little overwhelming at first, stepping into a high-octane subculture I didn’t yet fully understand.
Event Photography at the Crook Log Antiques & Collectables Fair, Bexleyheath Crook Log Leisure Centre Antiques, Collectors Fair, Kent On Sunday 23rd March, I spent the day photographing the ever-popular Crook Log Antiques & Collectables Fair in Bexleyheath, a long-running event that pulls in collectors, families, and curious locals alike. With up to 140 stalls […]
How to Choose an Event Photographer What to look for, which styles suit your event, and how to find a photographer who’ll capture moments that truly matter. Choosing the right event photographer isn’t just about who has the fanciest camera—it’s about who can capture your event in a way that genuinely reflects its energy, emotion, […]
1st Birthday Party at Thamesbreeze, Party Photography in Leigh-on-Sea Leigh Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex There’s something lovely about photographing a party in your own hometown. Maybe it’s the familiar faces, or the fact that you know where the best light’s coming from before you even walk through the door. Either way, when I was asked to […]
Southend photographer Jonathan Owen’s coverage at Lazydays Festival 2024 at Priory Park in Southend-on-Sea.
Store opening photography at Lakeside, Essex. Capturing the excitement and style of Dune’s new Essex branch with a professional photographer.
