Jono Symonds is a Lancaster-based wedding photographer who creates natural, storytelling wedding photos and cinematic films. Calm, unobtrusive direction helps couples relax and enjoy the day.
Based in Lancaster, Jono Symonds Photography specialises in wedding photography with professional wedding videography as an integrated offering. Jono’s work is rooted in storytelling: he looks for the honest, fleeting moments that reveal how a day felt, not just how it looked. That documentary-first approach, balanced with confident, unobtrusive portrait direction, produces images and films that feel timeless, emotional and true to each couple. Why choose Jono? He positions himself as a specialist in weddings — attentive to light, timing and atmosphere — and brings a calm, experience-led presence to every celebration. Couples choose Jono because he keeps things relaxed and natural while quietly managing key moments so they unfold smoothly. Whether you’re planning a classic Lancashire manor celebration, an intimate elopement or a destination day, Jono adapts his approach to suit the couple and venue while always prioritising authentic connection over forced poses. How he works: the process begins with a conversation to understand your priorities, timeline and what matters most to you on the day. Jono blends documentary coverage with considered portrait time, guiding couples with simple, gentle direction to capture flattering, honest images without interrupting the flow of the day. For clients who want moving images, Jono offers cinematic wedding videography alongside photography—crafted to complement the stills and to preserve vows, speeches and those in-between moments in a filmic style. What to expect from the final work: a curated, story-driven gallery of wedding photos and a cinematic film that together reflect the emotion and atmosphere of your day. Jono edits with a consistent, timeless aesthetic aimed at meaningful, shareable images and films you’ll revisit for years. Based in Lancaster and serving weddings across the UK and beyond, Jono Symonds Photography combines technical know-how with a warm, personal approach — helping couples feel comfortable, present and photographed with care.