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JONATHAN OWEN · PARTY PHOTOGRAPHY · ESSEX

Party Photographer in Essex

Natural party photography for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations, with relaxed coverage and group photographs whenever you want them.

★★★★★

“Delighted with the photos of my son’s first birthday, Jon captured the day brilliantly, lots of natural shots and precious memories.”

GEMMA LEWARS · GOOGLE REVIEW

★★★★★

“He captured the atmosphere, energy and all the little moments of the event so beautifully.”

FREYA JONES · GOOGLE REVIEW

★★★★★

“We booked Jonathan as an event photographer for my auntie’s 40th birthday party in Southend, and he was absolutely brilliant.”

DANIEL DAVIES · GOOGLE REVIEW

JONATHAN OWEN · PARTY PHOTOGRAPHY · ESSEX

Party Photographer in Essex

Natural party photography for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations, with relaxed coverage and group photographs whenever you want them.

PARTIES, BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

Photos of the party, not a photoshoot.

Birthday party, anniversary, first birthday, garden party or a big family get-together, I photograph it in a way that lets you get on with enjoying it. I work around the room, picking up the people, reactions, details and slightly chaotic bits that make the day yours.

If you want a few organised family or group photographs as well, just say. They’re a normal part of the service, with the balance shaped around what you want from the party.

From first birthdays to milestone anniversaries.

Smaller celebrations may only need an hour or two. If the party has arrivals, food, speeches, entertainment and a dance floor, longer coverage gives the story more room. Tell me roughly what is happening and when, and I can help you work out a sensible amount of coverage before you book.

“Delighted with the photos of my son’s first birthday, Jon captured the day brilliantly, lots of natural shots and precious memories.”

Gemma Lewars · Family celebration

Booking your party photographer.

01

Tell me about the party

Send the date, venue or area, rough timings and what you’re celebrating.

02

Choose the coverage

I’ll check availability and suggest a sensible duration if you’re not sure how long you need.

03

Enjoy the party

I photograph the agreed coverage, then work through the edit. Standard party galleries are ready within 7–10 days depending on workload at the time.

SIMPLE EVENT PRICING

Party photography starts at £150.

That covers one hour of photography. Longer options run from 90 minutes through to full-day event coverage, so you can book around the party rather than squeeze the party around a package.

Coverage from

£150

One hour

Party photography questions.

Yes. Birthdays, anniversary parties, first birthdays and other private celebrations all sit within my Event Photography service. I photograph parties across Essex, from smaller family get-togethers to larger evening celebrations.

There isn’t one fixed answer. An hour or two can suit a smaller celebration or a defined part of the party, while a longer booking makes sense if you want more of the evening covered. Send me the rough timings and what is happening and I can help you choose a sensible duration.

Yes. Group photographs are a normal part of the service when you want them. They can be planned in advance, arranged on the day or suggested when a group photograph would add something useful to the finished set. You decide how much or how little directed photography is included.

Party photography starts at £150 for one hour. 90 minutes is £190 and two hours is £230, with longer coverage available. You can see the full Event Photography prices or send me your timings for a quote.

Standard party galleries are delivered within 7–10 days depending on workload at the time. You’ll receive a carefully selected and fully edited set, delivered online, with a private passworded gallery available where useful for sharing with friends and family.

A 30% deposit of the final quoted total secures your date. The remaining balance is due on or before the day of the booking.

Planning a party in Essex?

Professional memberships

Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers

Society of International School & Events Photographers

Royal Photographic Society