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A Quick Easter Check-In (And What We’ve Been Up To Behind The Scenes)
Feels like one of those weeks where you blink and suddenly it’s Easter, so here is my quick Easter Check-In. I don’t know about you, but this time of year always seems to creep up out of nowhere, one minute it’s freezing and you’re questioning all your life choices, and the next everyone’s talking about chocolate and long weekends like we’ve not just come out of winter.
Jono Purday
Apr 52 min read


Why I’m More Than Just Your Wedding Photographer
Most people think they’re booking a Wedding Photographer, someone to take photos of their special day. Nice and simple. Turn up, take a few pictures, go home. That’s the expectation anyway... The reality is very different.
Jono Purday
Mar 223 min read


You asked me anything, here's my answers...
A week or so ago, I put a post up on social media. I asked my followers and people on my personal Facebook to ask me anything. It was a bold move, and because I like to live dangerously, and honestly, I think I'm a gluten for punishment, I also gave everyone the option to make it anonymous too.
Jono Purday
Mar 110 min read


Supplier skill swaps are back!
A couple of years ago, I tried something a little different. Instead of doing things the usual way, I opened the door to skill swaps. Photography in exchange for a service or product that another business offered. No awkward haggling, no favours owed, just two business owners backing each other.
Jono Purday
Jan 42 min read


Reflecting on 2025: an Amazing Year of Weddings with Jonathan David Photography
Grateful, knackered, inspired, and ready for what’s next. As the year winds down and my inbox finally quietens a bit, it feels like the perfect time to stop, breathe, and look back by reflecting on 2025, which has just flown past.
Jono Purday
Dec 28, 20252 min read


How far in advance should we book our wedding photographer?
One of the biggest surprises couples have when they start planning their wedding is just how early photographers get booked. You secure your dream venue, start getting excited about outfits, décor and the general vibe, and then suddenly you realise suppliers are disappearing faster than the last roast potato at a Sunday dinner. And honestly, I do not blame you for being surprised. Nobody tells you this stuff until you are already knee deep in Pinterest boards and timeline str
Jono Purday
Nov 2, 20253 min read


The Secret to Natural Wedding Photos (Even If You Hate Being in Front of the Camera)
Let’s be honest. Most couples aren’t models. You probably don’t spend your weekends practising poses in front of the mirror (and if you do, no judgement). So when the thought of a camera being pointed at you all day comes up, it’s totally normal to think: “We’re going to look awkward.”
Jono Purday
Oct 26, 20252 min read


How to Choose a Wedding Photographer (Without Regretting It Later)
Picking your wedding photographer is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Bigger than flowers, bigger than table favours, bigger than whether Uncle Dave gets to sing on the mic after three pints. Your photos are what you’ll still have long after the last bit of cake has been eaten, so choosing the right person matters.
Jono Purday
Oct 12, 20253 min read


The TRUE cost of cheap photography...
It’s tempting to pinch a few pennies where you can, and budget-friendly wedding suppliers might seem like a steal. But when it comes to wedding photography – the one thing that will preserve your big day forever – bargain-hunting can lead to heartbreak.
Jono Purday
Jan 29, 20254 min read


BLESSED... A look back over the year 2023...
2023 has been an incredible year. I've worked with so many amazing couples, suppliers and without a doubt made many new friends.
Jono Purday
Dec 31, 20231 min read


Fall Shoots...
Our recent social media updates have been buzzing with excitement as we eagerly prepared for our fall photoshoots this year.
Jono Purday
Oct 29, 20232 min read


A VERY Proud Dad of my daughter...
In a total plot twist, today's blog isn't about the classic "father of the bride" or "father of the groom" role. Nope, it's about yours truly stepping into the limelight!
Jono Purday
Aug 13, 20232 min read


Honouring the Unsung Heroes in Our Lives on Father's Day
Father's Day is a special occasion that allows us to express gratitude and celebrate the incredible role that fathers play in our lives.

Rachel Jones
Jun 18, 20233 min read


WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR!
I am immensely proud to announce that Jonathan David Photography has been named The Prestige Awards Wedding Photographer of the Year 2023!
Jono Purday
Jun 12, 20233 min read


My hobbies outside of photography...
When I get a chance to switch off and relax, I've got no shortage of other little hobbies that, when time allows, I love to get stuck into!
Jono Purday
Apr 16, 20234 min read


I did not write this blog... AI did...
I asked an AI website called ChatGPT to write a poem about us here at Jonathan David Photography.
Jono Purday
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Happy New Year...
Happy New Year! Well, here we are, 2023. How mental does that sound?! I'm sure there are a few sore heads today, and rightly so because...
Jono Purday
Jan 1, 20233 min read


2022 WRAPPED!
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM US HERE AT JONATHAN DAVID PHOTOGRAPHY! Can someone please explain to me how on earth...
Jono Purday
Dec 25, 20222 min read
My Sister...
I've talked on multiple occasions about the parents, but the side of the family that often doesn't get talked about are the brothers and...
Jono Purday
Apr 10, 20224 min read
Behind the Scenes at Jonathan David Photography...
There's an old saying that goes, "Do something you love, and you'll never work a single day in your life" and whilst I'm one of the lucky...
Jono Purday
Jan 16, 20224 min read
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