Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Lake District Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Jono Symonds Photography was founded on a passion for capturing life's most significant moments with authenticity and artistry. With over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, our journey began in music before transitioning to wedding photography and videography, where we discovered our true calling. Our approach combines cinematic storytelling with a documentary style, ensuring every fleeting emotion and candid interaction is preserved.We pride ourselves on building genuine connections with couples, offering tailored guidance throughout the planning process, and delivering timeless imagery that transcends trends. Our dedication to excellence has earned us the trust of over 500 couples worldwide, and we remain committed to evolving our craft while staying rooted in the values that define us: integrity, creativity, and an unwavering focus on client satisfaction.
Services
Wedding Photography
Wedding Videography
Elopement Coverage
Destination Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 15 years of experience in creative storytelling and technical expertise
- Documentary-style approach capturing unposed, authentic moments
- Personalised planning support and local Lake District knowledge
- Award-winning cinematic wedding films and print-quality photography
- Global destination wedding expertise with seamless logistics management
What people say
Amazing wedding films
Fantastic client support
Authentic storytelling
Stunning cinematic quality
Stress-free experience
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures the essence of your special day through a blend of candid documentary shots and guided portraits. Using professional Canon equipment and dual memory card backups, we ensure every critical moment is preserved. With coverage starting at 400 edited images, clients receive a personal online gallery for sharing and printing. Our discreet approach allows couples to immerse themselves in the celebration while we document authentic interactions.
Wedding Videography
We create cinematic wedding highlight films between 4-8 minutes, combining natural audio recordings with emotive visual storytelling. Our minimal equipment setup ensures unobtrusive documentation while capturing vows, speeches, and celebrations. Each film includes a non-commercial music license and digital cloud storage for easy sharing. Optional full ceremony/speeches packages available for extended coverage.
Elopement Coverage
Specialising in elopement documentation across the Lake District and globally, we offer flexible 3-6 hour packages tailored to your vision. Services include location scouting, timeline planning, and multiple format options from micro-weddings to solo ceremonies. Our expertise in remote settings ensures comprehensive coverage of adventurous locations while maintaining professional production standards.
Destination Weddings
Providing international wedding coverage across Europe and worldwide, our service includes pre-event location scouting and logistics coordination. Packages start at 2800 for European destinations and 3500 for global locations, with all travel/accommodation arranged independently. We bring the same cinematic quality and documentary approach to every international assignment, adapting to diverse cultural contexts.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement photography sessions help couples build rapport before their wedding day while creating shareable content for invitations and displays. Our 3-hour packages include location guidance and relaxed posing prompts to showcase natural chemistry. These sessions serve as valuable practice for camera presence while documenting another chapter of your relationship story.
People
Jono Symonds
Founder & Lead Photographer/Videographer
Former music industry professional turned award-winning wedding photographer with 13+ years' experience. Specialises in cinematic storytelling and authentic documentation. Holds technical expertise in Canon camera systems and post-production workflows. Provides personal client support from initial consultation through final delivery.
Questions
Do you offer both photography and videography services?
Yes, we provide coordinated photography and videography services with matching cinematic styles for comprehensive wedding documentation.
What's included in your wedding collections?
All collections include full-day coverage, online galleries, print rights, and optional add-ons like albums and expedited delivery.
How far in advance should we book?
Destination weddings require 12-18 months' notice, while local bookings need minimum 6 months' reservation.
Do you travel internationally?
Yes, we regularly document weddings across Europe and worldwide with no additional travel fees within 50-mile radius of Lancaster.
What's your backup equipment policy?
We use dual memory card cameras and maintain full equipment backups to ensure uninterrupted service during events.
Can we customise packages?
Yes, all packages are customisable with options for extended coverage, additional team members, and special format requests.
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