Jon Bradley Photography

Jon Bradley Photography Photographer specialising in business headshots, product photography and personal branding. I also Jon and Rachel are the team behind Jon Bradley Photography.

Jon is the photographer and Rachel is an PR who has worked for some of the countries leading beauty brands. Jon's work has a documentary-feel to it, very relaxed, modern and honest. His work has featured in national newspapers and magazines and has taken him around the world, photographing events, people and weddings. He specialises in:

- Product photography
- Portraits and business headshots
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Personal Branding and Bespoke Stock Photography
- Event photography
- Conference photography
- Press launch photography
- Marketing photography
- Interiors photography


Jon is commissioned by the in-house teams of some of the world's leading brands, PR agencies, fashion designers, leading hair stylists and event management companies. In addition, he works with more local businesses photographing marketing images for websites/promotions (portraits, products, personal branding and bepoke stoke images). We work with leading beauty brands including L'Oreal (Lancome, L'Oreal Paris, L'Oreal Professionnel, Redken, Matrix), Givenchy, Christian Dior and Estee Lauder (Estee Lauder, Creme de la Mer, Darphin). Other clients include Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Pernod Ricard, Chivas Brothers, Bell Pottinger and Fisher Productions.

What keeps you curious in your work after a lifetime in the same industry?For me, it's new clients, new challenges, new ...
24/07/2026

What keeps you curious in your work after a lifetime in the same industry?

For me, it's new clients, new challenges, new problems to solve.

This week with MCM Creative, photographing the HSBC Wealth Management Programme at London Business School - a training course for international staff. Two days at LBS, then at their headquarters at 8 Canary Wharf.

New client, new type of project, new venue, new challenge. And genuinely exciting.

Here's what I've noticed: the work stays interesting because the variety keeps coming. Corporate headshots one day, product launches the next, educational programmes the day after. Event photography, stock imagery, training documentation - each type demands something slightly different.

Working with new clients like MCM Creative reminds me why I still love this job. It's not about doing the same thing over and over. It's about staying curious, solving different visual problems, bringing the same professionalism to new challenges.

For existing clients, this is partly why I keep bringing energy to your projects. I'm still discovering new things, still being challenged, still genuinely excited about the work. That curiosity translates into better photography, better problem-solving, better delivery.

If you've worked with me before, you know the standard. If you're considering working together, this is the mindset you'd be getting - someone still hungry after three decades, not going through the motions.

Event photography at the Houses of Parliament yesterday. One of those shoots where the location alone makes it memorable...
30/06/2026

Event photography at the Houses of Parliament yesterday. One of those shoots where the location alone makes it memorable.

It was a British Beauty Council partnership event, showcasing the value of the beauty industry. Photography with MPs, activations, parliamentary backdrop, the full day at pace.

I can't name the brand behind the event (confidentiality agreements, you know how it is), which is frustrating because it was genuinely impressive production. But I can say the day involved serious event photography in one of the most recognisable locations in the UK.

Parliament as a venue is something else. The security, the logistics, the significance of the location - it all adds weight to the work. Photographing in spaces that matter, for events that matter, to audiences that matter.

This is the work that doesn't always make it to my portfolio, but it's the work that reminds me why I love this job.

This pass got me thinking about two sides of my business that matter equally.I work with clients I've known for decades ...
29/06/2026

This pass got me thinking about two sides of my business that matter equally.

I work with clients I've known for decades - the long-standing relationships built on years of consistent delivery. They call me for new projects, recommend me to colleagues, trust me with their most important events and imagery.

Then there's this: Adobe. A brand new client via an events team I'd never worked with before. Someone picked up the phone, booked me based on a recommendation, and trusted me to deliver on a launch event.

That trust in a recommendation means everything. It means someone who knows my work well enough to put their reputation behind it. It means a new client coming in without hesitation because they've heard the right things.

Both matter. The deep relationships that have lasted years. The new clients who discover you through word of mouth, through genuine recommendation, through people willing to vouch for your work.

The repeat business keeps you grounded, the new work keeps you growing and as we kick off a new week, I'm grateful for both.

I don't usually post selfies - but heatwaves makes us do crazy things! ☀️📸 But also when you've been working with someon...
26/06/2026

I don't usually post selfies - but heatwaves makes us do crazy things! ☀️📸 But also when you've been working with someone for around twenty years, well that calls for an exception too.

This week at Harrods, photographing a Dolce & Gabbana beauty event with the ever-cool Nicola de Burlet.

I love working with the best in the business, and Nicola is right up there! Organised, in control, zero stress, seamless. When you're photographing an event at pace, that's everything. The logistics run smoothly. The vision is clear. Everyone knows their role.

Twenty years in, and we're still working on every project like it's the first time. The same energy, the same need to deliver the best for our clients.

That consistency, that ease, that trust - it's rare to find, and I'm genuinely grateful for it.

Thanks Nicola, for the loyalty, the professionalism, and for making every shoot feel effortless.

My client recently shared this moment from a headshot and stock photography session - and included a comment that caught...
22/06/2026

My client recently shared this moment from a headshot and stock photography session - and included a comment that caught me off guard: "Jon Bradley is the best!"

That's kind, but the real success is what my client captured in their post - colleagues from across the business getting professional imagery, logistics running smoothly, planning thought through properly.

Headshot days matter beyond just the photos. They're about bringing teams together, creating consistency, giving people confidence in how they're represented.

Back into my sweet spot this week - three shoots: bank headshots tomorrow, all-day Dolce & Gabbana beauty event photography at Harrods Wednesday, full-day headshots in the City Thursday.

Thanks to clients like these who trust me with their team's imagery. That makes the work genuinely rewarding.

👉 My website showcases my best work and biggest clients - as it should. But perhaps it creates a false impression that I...
29/05/2026

👉 My website showcases my best work and biggest clients - as it should. But perhaps it creates a false impression that I only photograph multinationals and major brands.

A few weeks ago, a small family-run business got in touch. Their email said it was "a bit scary" reaching out. The implication was clear - they worried they might be too small, the budget too tight, that we wouldn't be interested.

One phone call and a face-to-face catch-up changed that. This week I photographed their team headshot photography.

The next day? Back in the City photographing headshots for a multinational with thousands of employees.

Here's what actually matters: the family business received exactly the same first-call professionalism, the same technical expertise, the same five-star quality as the multinational. Their budget was smaller, their team was smaller. But the work I delivered was identical in standard.

I work with consultants needing individual headshots in my home studio. Family-run businesses building their first professional image library. Multinationals refreshing team photography. Everyone in between.

Business size shouldn't make you nervous about reaching out. Everyone deserves the same expertise, the same care, the same standards.

If you've been hesitant to get in touch because you think you're "too small" - you're not. Reach out anyway!

👉 Last week I was in Manchester for a fabulous event shoot.Most of my work happens in London - always has. But the equip...
22/05/2026

👉 Last week I was in Manchester for a fabulous event shoot.

Most of my work happens in London - always has. But the equipment travels, and I've photographed corporate events across the UK over the years.

Regional conferences, product launches, awards dinners, company away days - if it needs professional photography, the kit goes where the event is.

Everything fits in the car: lights, stands, backdrops, camera systems, backup equipment.

Whether it's headshots in Birmingham, an awards ceremony in Manchester, stock photography in Exeter, or a conference in Nottingham, the setup and standards stay the same. Only the postcode changes.

Location flexibility matters because corporate events don't always happen in convenient places. The work doesn't change based on geography - same quality, same workflow, same professional delivery regardless of where the venue is.

Decades of corporate photography has taken me to interesting venues nationwide (worldwide even!). So last Monday it was an event in Manchester, followed by business headshots in London the next day.

The consistency is what clients value - they know what they're getting regardless of where the event happens.

👉 Different shoots require different approaches.Last week's headshot session meant photographing double the usual number...
14/05/2026

👉 Different shoots require different approaches.

Last week's headshot session meant photographing double the usual number of people in the same timeframe - fitting around the client's working day as team members could break away from their schedules.

There was only one way to deliver this: work with another photographer. Not just any photographer - someone I trust completely, someone I've known and worked alongside for years.

Karen fit perfectly. We've both photographed for this client for decades - I've worked with them for thirty years, Karen for a long time too. That familiarity made the process seamless.

So we had two complete headshot setups - two sets of lights, backdrops, camera systems. Thankfully I have two sets of everything as standard, which becomes essential when you need dual photographers to meet the client's requirements.

Post-shoot, I process everything for consistency. Even with two photographers shooting, the final delivery looks like one cohesive set - same colour balance, same retouching, same professional standard throughout.

Logistics matter as much as photography. Doubling capacity while maintaining quality requires trust, experience, and photographers who understand both the technical standards and the client's needs. It was great to work with again Karen!

👉 Conference photography doesn't stop when sessions end for the day. I've just finished a four-day global conference. E...
05/05/2026

👉 Conference photography doesn't stop when sessions end for the day. I've just finished a four-day global conference. Each evening: download, backup, edit, deliver images ready for next morning - while the event rolls on.

Clients use daily edits immediately - social posts, internal updates, next day's presentations. Fresh imagery keeps momentum going while everyone's on site.

After the event: full set edited consistently as one complete body of work.

Both needs - rapid daily delivery plus cohesive final set - require a tested setup from day one. No experimenting halfway through when 300+ people depend on the schedule.

Conference organisers: did you need images during the event or mainly after?

The kit tells the story of what event photography actually requires.All packed up for a four-day conference in Birmingha...
20/04/2026

The kit tells the story of what event photography actually requires.

All packed up for a four-day conference in Birmingham for one of my regular London clients.

Long lenses and monopod for speaker shots from the back of the room - sometimes you need reach without disrupting presentations. Three camera bodies with various zooms ready to go - telephoto for speakers, wide for room atmosphere. Flash guns for group photos. Two ladders because height matters when photographing large groups - one tall for the full team shots, one smaller for breakout sessions.

Laptop comes along for processing at the end of each day. Multiple SD cards rotating through cameras so images can be downloaded and delivered to the client daily throughout the conference.

It's a lot of kit for four days, but conferences move fast and you need to be ready for everything - from formal presentations to impromptu networking moments. No second chances when over 300 people are only in one place once.

Four days of shooting, editing, and delivering. Here we go.

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