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You want natural, relaxed and elegant photography and cinematic, emotional films? You've come to the right place. John is a friendly, creative photographer and filmmaker covering Essex, London.

John's work celebrates the uniqueness, romance, and joy of your wedding day. John's work tells authentic love stories through memorable, emotional, and striking images and video.

From the very first meeting, John's focus is on you as a couple. Every wedding is different, so John takes the time to understand your priorities, the people who matter most, and the story you want to tell. It’s John's privilege to reflect all of this in your wedding photographs and video.

John works collaboratively with his clients, bringing a guiding, creative voice while championing everything they envision for their wedding. John nvests time in getting to know his couples and stays in touch throughout your journey, ensuring the entire experience is tailored to them.

On the day, John's confident yet relaxed style combines documentary storytelling with a subtle editorial touch. He captures candid moments of guests, the big highlights, and the little details that make the day unique.

When it comes to couple portraits, John creates a comfortable, natural environment so you feel at ease and completely in the moment. Your images and videos will celebrate the laughter, emotion, and beauty of your wedding day, leaving you with a timeless, authentic representation of your love story.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Video
Pre wedding
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

All day coverage packages include consultation, full creative editing of your images, sneek peak previews, online gallery, lifetime rights to print and share

How far in advance should I contact you?

I book weddings up to 2 years in advance, currently booking into 2028. So please get in touch ASAP if you'd like to discuss your date. I can take on last minute bookings subject to availability

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, essex, London, Surrey, Kent, Suffolk, Sussex, Herts, Destination

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel costs within 50 miles of my base (South Essex) are is included in all packages at no extra cost. Further travel costs may be incurred beyond this by negotiation

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism
Fine art photography

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

I am a documentary/reportage photographer - allowing the events of the day to happen naturally, capturing candid, real moments. For couples portraits I bring an editorial influence

What kind of equipment do you use?

Multiple mirrorless top of the range Sony cameras, Flash, Drone and top quality Sony GM lenses

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, password protected online gallery with free downloads for you and all your guests

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

by negotiation with the client depending on their specific requirements

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer

How do you work?

With a relaxed, fun and friendly attitude, focusing on the natural moments, what's important to you on the day, documenting your love story with meticulous attention to detail

Reviews for John Payton Photography

Paul
Paul Sent on 12/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we picked John...

We booked John for our wedding after meeting him at our venue, Mulberry House. We loved the style of his work, and his familiarity with the venue and the way he had a plan for every eventuality - it was an Autumn/Winter wedding so we needed inside and outside options!
He provided a lot of tips and advise in the run up - both photographic and general wedding day related - and managed to keep the photography on track on the day with a very limited time window due to daylight hours.

It really felt like John, along with David the videographer, were just another pair of guests (who just happened to be doing all the filming!) they were so friendly and just fitted right in.

We've just got our photos and videos back and couldn't be happier with the finished products - they really showcase the big moments as well as the smaller touches and individual interactions that made up the whole day, and we can't wait to share them with our family and friends!

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