Commercial Raymond Jones Images

Name: Commercial Raymond Jones Images
Address: Chirk, GB
Telephone: +447837788874
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I capture authentic moments that tell your story. Specialising in branding portraits, food & products. I’ve moved beyond perfection to embrace natural, honesty.
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My goal is to showcase your brand’s true personality with creativity and connection.

04/11/2026

Learning to Forgive Yourself

We can be our own harshest critics, dwelling on mistakes long after everyone else has moved on.

Sometimes we need to give ourselves permission to be human, learn from our mistakes and move forward.

Ray

02/11/2026

No travel, no lost hours, and zero awkward photos.

Getting team headshots updated usually sounds like a logistical headache, involving travel and taking people away from their desks for half a day.

By bringing a full studio setup directly into your office, the whole process takes minutes per person instead of hours. The added bonus for this session was working alongside incredible views looking out over Chester.

Because everyone previews their shots on the spot, there are no surprises when the final gallery arrives, just relaxed, natural portraits everyone is actually happy to use on their profiles.

If your company website or LinkedIn presence needs a fresh, cohesive look, let us have a chat about bringing the studio to your workplace.

Ray

28/10/2026

A lovely walk through Wrexham today, with a little trip down memory lane along the way!

I met up with Stefan Paudler from Love Wrexham Magazine at Queens Square Social and what a fascinating conversation we had.

We talked about our businesses, the opportunities AI is creating and how technology is changing the way we work. There was so much to discuss that neither of us particularly wanted to leave!

For me, this is what networking is really about. Not selling to one another, but getting to know people, exchanging ideas and learning something new.

And who knows where those conversations might lead? A thoroughly enjoyable time in Wrexham!

Ray

28/10/2026

Sometimes the Smallest Things Make You See Life Differently.

Sometimes I catch myself rushing through life, trying to get everything done, moving from one thing to the next as though I’m running out of time.

And perhaps that’s partly because I’m increasingly aware that I won’t be here forever.

But then I find myself somewhere like this, surrounded by beautiful autumn colours, away from my screen and the constant pressure to be doing something. For a little while, there’s a wonderful sense of release. Nothing needs my immediate attention. I can simply enjoy being here.

This morning, I found myself watching condensation forming on a window. Tiny droplets of water gradually gathering together before trickling down the glass, sometimes joining others along the way. Such a simple, ordinary thing, yet I stood there fascinated by how beautiful it was.

It made me wonder how many little moments like that we miss because we’re too busy thinking about what needs doing next.

As I’ve grown older, I’ve started discovering a confidence I wish I’d found earlier in life. I’m pushing through fears that once held me back, and I’m becoming more excited about the adventures still ahead.

I still have ambitions. I still want to achieve things, travel the world and challenge myself. But I also want to notice the little things, appreciate the ordinary days and enjoy the moments in between.

Because what’s the point of rushing through life trying to make the most of it, if we forget to enjoy it along the way?

When I look at this path stretching into the distance, I don’t think about how far I’ve already travelled.

I think about everywhere I’ve yet to go.

Ray

27/10/2026

My Public Speaking Journey: Once You’ve Heard It, You Can’t Unhear It!

Feedback can be painful, can’t it?

You stand in front of an audience, give something your best, and afterwards someone points out something you could have done better. Something you hadn’t even noticed yourself. And suddenly, you can’t stop noticing it but at the time it can feel embarrassing to hear it yourself and ithers too. But we are all in this together.

After my last speech at Chester Speaking Club, I received some lovely comments about my storytelling, confidence and how much I’d improved. Someone even called me an inspiration, which was incredibly touching.

But there were also some things I needed to work on.

My evaluation feedback included:

Vocal variety: More changes in pitch, pace and tone;

Projection: Make better use of my voice;

Movement: Use the speaking area more naturally.

Filler words: Watch those unnecessary “ands” and “rights”!

Confidence and storytelling: A huge improvement since my first speech, with a more natural delivery.

And now? I hear myself using those filler words all the time!

I’ve also learnt there’s an important difference between feedback and advice. Feedback tells us what someone observed, while advice tells us what they think we should do about it. Both have value, but we don’t necessarily have to follow every piece of advice.

My most patient audience member is Alfie, who regularly listens to me practising my speeches. He hasn’t offered much constructive feedback yet, although I suspect he’d prefer fewer speeches and more walks!

My fourth prepared speech is next week, and I’m genuinely looking forward to putting some of that feedback into practice.

I’m learning that improvement isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about being willing to listen, even when what you hear is uncomfortable.

Because once you’ve heard it, you can’t unhear it.

Ray

27/10/2026

It feels strange photographing Christmas in October!

Christmas pudding, warm custard and festive table settings, all while we’re still enjoying autumn!

One of my favourite moments from a recent food photography shoot. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make the most appetising photographs.

And getting that custard pour at just the right moment was all part of the fun!

Now, the important question. Custard, cream or brandy sauce with your Christmas pudding?

Ray

26/10/2026

The chefs behind the food.

We often admire the beautifully presented dishes that arrive at our tables, but how often do we stop to think about the people who create them?

Behind every dish are chefs with their own skills, personalities and passion for what they do.

And sometimes, I think the people behind the food deserve just as much attention as the food itself.

Ray

26/10/2026

It's always lovely when someone takes the time to leave a review.

I photographed Wayne for his new website, and I'm delighted that he's pleased with the results.

For me, the most rewarding part of portrait photography is knowing that someone feels happy and confident using the photographs I've created.

Thank you, Wayne. Your kind words are genuinely appreciated.

Ray

25/10/2026

If only photographs could take us back in time.

I was looking at this photograph earlier, and for some reason my mind wandered back to the Christmases of my childhood.

Mum, Dad, my brother and the excitement of Christmas morning. I can still remember the sheer joy of opening my presents, especially my train set. Funny how something from so long ago can still make you smile.

Sometimes I’d love to go back, just for a little while. Not to change anything, but simply to be that happy little boy again.

And that’s what I love about photography.

A Christmas cracker, a table laid for dinner, people enjoying each other’s company. The simplest details can bring memories flooding back, even when the photograph has nothing to do with our own lives.

I often wonder how many photographs I’ve taken have stirred a memory in someone else, without me ever knowing.

Perhaps that’s the real beauty of photography.

We all see the same picture, but we don’t necessarily see the same story.

Ray

25/10/2026

My Public Speaking Journey: I Love Julian Clary!

I’ve always loved Julian Clary. His wonderfully dry humour, outrageous double entendres and ability to say something utterly ridiculous with a perfectly straight face. I’ve admired his comedy for years, and I’ve always fancied having a go at it myself.

Which is rather ironic, considering there was a time when simply being in a room full of people could fill me with fear.

Many years ago, I struggled with social phobia. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helped me understand that avoiding frightening situations only reinforced my fears. If I wanted things to change, I needed to face them, however uncomfortable that might feel.

Years later, when I decided to tackle my fear of public speaking, I’d heard about people using hypnosis to overcome their anxieties. It may help others, but it was never an option I considered. I already knew what had worked for me before.

Joining Chester BNI became an important part of that journey. Meeting every week gave me something invaluable: regular exposure to speaking in front of others. There was no hiding from it, and gradually, through repetition, I began to feel more comfortable.

Chester Speaking Club gave me another opportunity to challenge myself. Initially, I was terribly self-conscious. Was I blinking too much? Would I stumble over my words? What if my mind went blank? I was so preoccupied with how I appeared that I barely noticed my audience.

But something rather wonderful has happened. I’ve started looking at people, enjoying their reactions and discovering the pleasure of making them laugh. Instead of worrying constantly about being judged, I’m beginning to enjoy connecting with an audience.

Recently, during an impromptu speaking session, I invented a rather outrageous product called Ray’s P***y Garlic. It was ridiculous, full of double entendres and delivered with as straight a face as I could manage.

For someone who once dreaded being the centre of attention, that felt extraordinary.

I’ve gone from wanting to overcome my fear of public speaking to genuinely beginning to love it.

And my ambition to become a comedian one day? Perhaps it’s not quite so ridiculous after all. Although I suspect Julian Clary can sleep peacefully for the time being!

I’m still learning, and I certainly haven’t conquered every fear. But I’ve discovered something I never expected: the very thing I once dreaded is becoming something that brings me enormous happiness.

We spend so much of our lives worrying about what might go wrong that we sometimes forget to imagine what might go right.

Perhaps the greatest reward for facing our fears isn’t simply overcoming them, but discovering who we might become when we do.

Ray

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