Award-winning Bedworth wedding photographer Jonathan Coates creates fun, vibrant & bold wedding images. He mixes documentary storytelling with a handful of epic portraits to keep days relaxed.
Hey, I’m Jonathan — an award-winning wedding photographer based in Bedworth, capturing fun, vibrant & bold wedding images across the Midlands and beyond. My work is rooted in natural storytelling: for around 95% of your day I’ll be a fly-on-the-wall observer, documenting the unscripted smiles, tears, laughter and the party energy as it happens. The remaining time I’ll collaborate with you to create epic couples portraits that add drama and flair without ever feeling staged. Why choose me as your wedding photographer in Bedworth? My approach is straightforward: keep things relaxed, stay creative, and tell your story honestly. I’ve been fortunate to win industry awards and appear on top wedding lists, but what matters most is the connections I build with couples. I want you to remember that I was the friendly, calm presence who let you enjoy your day — while quietly capturing the moments you’ll want to relive forever. My style blends documentary wedding photography with bold, creative portraiture. I look for genuine moments — candid reactions, small details, family interactions and late-night dancefloor madness — and I pair those with striking portrait images that feel epic and timeless. Colourful, vibrant edits and confident compositions are a big part of what I do; I aim for images that feel joyful and authentic. How I work: we’ll chat about your day, your priorities and any must-have shots. On the wedding day I’ll stay unobtrusive, moving with the flow of the celebrations. When it’s time for portraits, I’ll lead with simple direction so you can relax and enjoy the moment — quick, creative and fun. For couples who want engagement or pre-wedding portraits, I can create a relaxed shoot that builds confidence in front of the camera and provides lovely images for invites or signage. I’m proud to photograph weddings at grand halls, converted barns, tipis and country houses across the UK, but being local to Bedworth means I know plenty of great spots nearby for portraits and sunset shots. Photography is what drives me — I love capturing real emotion and turning it into images that feel alive every time you look at them. If you like the idea of fun, vibrant and story-driven wedding photography with a few epic portraits thrown in, let’s have a chat about your Bedworth wedding and how I can help tell your story.