Jon Applegate Photography

23/10/2026

Great range of work from the amazing Evie!
Powerful jumps, two very different lyrical looks, and jazz with a pose straight out of Fosse’s Rich Man’s Frug.
Then onto the industrial set for some tap with a proper Tap Dogs feel. 🔥

I love seeing a dancer switch between styles like this—different energy, different attitude, and so much of their personality coming through in every one.
Awesome shoot.
Dancer-

REGISTER TO WIN- winners shoots now covering CHRISTMAS and the NEW YEAR- would make an amazing present!

23/10/2026

Here’s Seth whose full name already makes him sound like a matinee idol!
A different kind of energy in the studio. Loved his outfits- martial arts influences, vintage athletics and some seriously striking shapes—he brought his own style, and we ran with it. Strong, cool and full of character.

REGISTER TO WIN- link in bio for your chance to stop time and enjoy 2 hrs together sharing creative vibes with your dancer.
Shoots can be used over CHRISTMAS and after in the NEW YEAR

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

MODEL CALL — THIS SUNDAY , 22 OCTOBER + UPCOMING WEEKDAYS

I’m looking for dancers, gymnasts and models aged 10+ to join me at my Essex studio to try some new lighting and creative ideas.

If you enjoy experimenting, have ideas of your own and are happy to give something different a go, I’d love to hear from you. Bring your personality and let’s see what we can create.

The shoot is free, and photographs from the session may be used in my portfolio and social media.

Message me with a Instagram account or recent photograph and your availability for this Saturday or upcoming weekdays. Under-18s, please ask a parent or guardian to get in touch

22/10/2026

A quick favour if you have a shoot booked with me over half term, or anytime for that matter: please check your diary and make sure you can still attend.

It’s a busy period, and I’d like to keep it that way! Your appointment is reserved just for you, which means nobody else can book that time.

If you cancel at the last minute or don’t turn up, I’m left twiddling my thumbs when I could have been photographing another dancer.

I know circumstances can change, but please give me as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or rearrange.

Thank you,
Jon

21/10/2026

We love a toe rise to backbend!
The awesome Courtney from her Register to Win shoot.
There’s always lots of help at shoots whether you’re new and nervous or experienced with your own dance school! Like Courtney!!

Register to Win is open , enter for a chance to win an invitation to the studio- the shoot can be used as a gift over Christmas or in the new year !
Link in bio or on my website.
I can’t add links here anymore thanks to Metas new rules on links

20/10/2026

Here's Anna! So young, and already such lovely elegance. Beautiful ballet lines, graceful shapes and some awesome jumps too!

I love giving a younger dancer the time and space to show what they can do. From the quietest pose to the biggest jump, there’s so much to celebrate at the age they are now.

And CHRISTMAS is coming! 🎄 Enter REGISTER TO WIN for the chance to be invited for a studio shoot — you could give the experience to your dancer on Christmas Day, with their time in front of the camera still to look forward to OVER THE HOLIDAY OR IN THE NEW YEAR !
LINK IN BIO!

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Dancer Anna

20/10/2026

Already thinking about Christmas? Finding something special for the dancer in your life isn’t always easy. 🎄

Imagine their face on Christmas morning when they discover they’re coming here.

Two hours all about them. Time to try different looks, create beautiful photographs and see just how good they can look—with guidance throughout, so there’s no need to arrive knowing what to do.

And for you, the chance to watch it all unfold and share something you’ll both remember.

Enter Register to Win for the chance to receive a studio dance shoot invitation. If selected, you can book a session for the new year and give them the surprise on Christmas Day.

Give your dancer something to look forward to.
To enter see my website or bio on instagram
Not- Meta have decided that we can only have 2 links per month- hence no link on this post, sorry blame them!

18/10/2026

Outstanding dancer Nina from today , so pleased she entered Register to Win. That’s why I love it.
Every dancer offers something different, something special, it’s always a pleasure meeting the dancers but also the parents and being able to chat and hear about their dancers back story and theirs too.
Sarah Biscoe
THE EVERETT DANCE COMPANY.

18/10/2026

Could be the South of France , but no! It’s sunny Essex!
The amazing Olivia who answered the model call this weekend and really nailed it.
And this made me remember the early days when I used to invite people to shoot.
I think it’s time to bring this back .
A bit like a model call but I ask you, because I think there’s something about you that might make a good creative shoot .
Watch this space..
Thanks Olivia , great job!