J S Coates wedding Photography

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Hey, I'm Jonathan & I'm a storytelling wedding photographer that also likes to create some epic portraits. I want to tell the whole story of your day which means getting there early & staying late.
J S Coates wedding Photography Pricing & Costs

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Prices Start at
£1,800
Maximum price
£2,000
Full day coverage
J S Coates wedding Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Natural

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Flexible Hours on the Day
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Videography available
J S Coates wedding Photography Full Description

Capturing Your Wedding Day with Natural Storytelling and Stunning Portraits

Based in Warwickshire, J S Coates Wedding Photography specializes in capturing your wedding day with vibrant, fun, and bold images that tell your unique love story. The focus is on documenting genuine emotions, laughter, and those special unscripted moments that make your celebration truly yours. With a relaxed and creative approach, the goal is to help you and your loved ones feel completely comfortable throughout the day.

A Relaxed, Creative Approach That Lets Your Day Shine

Your wedding is a beautiful story of two families coming together, and your photos should reflect that natural connection. About 95% of the day is captured in a documentary style—creative, unobtrusive, and focused on real moments as they happen. This means you can enjoy your day without worrying about forced smiles or awkward poses. The remaining 5% is dedicated to working together on stunning, artistic portraits that add a timeless touch to your wedding album.

What You Can Expect from J S Coates Wedding Photography

  • Natural Storytelling: Your wedding gallery will beautifully narrate your day, from the big moments to the small, heartfelt interactions.
  • Vibrant & Bold Style: Expect colourful, lively photos that capture the joy and energy of your celebration.
  • A Fun & Easy-Going Experience: Couples consistently praise the friendly, down-to-earth approach that helps everyone feel relaxed in front of the camera.
  • Award-Winning Expertise: As an award-winning Midlands wedding photographer, J S Coates delivers professional service and stunning images you’ll cherish forever.

With experience shooting in a wide range of venues—from grand castles and rustic barns to festival tipis—J S Coates is ready to capture your day perfectly, whether in the UK or beyond. The focus is always on creating a beautiful, authentic visual story of your wedding that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Jonathan Coates
Hey, thanks for checking out my profile. I love weddings, I love wedding photography and I would love to have a chat with you about your wedding day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(12)
Anna
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
MVP of our wedding!!

We cannot recommend Jonathan enough!! We are super happy with our photos from the day, Jonathan didn't miss a detail! He worked so hard on the day, arriving early and leaving late, and bringing so much energy throughout. He made everyone laugh all day and felt like a friend rather than a 'vendor', which meant we didn't feel awkward in front of the camera (surprisingly!). Communication before and after the wedding has been amazing and he's been really respectful about not posting photos on his social media before we have and asking us if it was OK for him to do so, which is really appreciated. Honestly, this guy is SO GOOD at his job - across all of our suppliers, he really stands out. You won't regret booking him!

Josie Lilley-Byrne
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
Fantastic through out the entire process

Jonathan was friendly, professional and made us feel at ease. He was fantastic through out the entire process and the photos he produced are both moving and beautiful. He really captured what we wanted, took all of our ideas on board and gave us exactly what we wanted. He blended in seamlessly on the day and took warm and natural pictures that really captured the emotion and energy of the day. He also paid attention to the little details that made the day special. He really went above and beyond

Amy Ware
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
Fabulous gent and would not hesitate to recommend

From the moment we first found Jonathan and looked at his work, we crossed our fingers and our toes that he was available! Fortunately he was and after a bit of a chat, we booked him straight away. We had an hour long convo on Skype to discuss our requirements but mainly just had a laugh and talked about all sorts. The day was amazing, so fun and relaxed and the photos are stunning! Always supportive and available if we had any Q's. Fabulous gent and would not hesitate to recommend him!

Louise Farrell
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
The most amazing photographer I've ever worked wit

Jonathan was the most amazing photographer I've ever worked with (and I work in corporate events!) his sense of humour instantly puts you at ease, and it felt like we had known him years! We couldn't meet face to face beforehand but a simple FaceTime call was a great solution! The photos were incredible, more than we could have imagined, and his slideshow (with his own music interpretation of us) was out of this world! Thank you for capturing our day as we remember it!

B Doyle
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
Just outstanding

When we said goodbye to Jonathan at the reception late at night, he headed for the door after an incredibly long, hot day. A large merry group headed for the dance floor and Jonathan ran back into it, camera in hand smiling. Before the photos came back people were saying how much fun he was to have there.He over delivered on the quality of photos and his ability to truly capture the moments on the day we're just outstanding.It was like having another friend at the wedding,who discretely took pic

Simeon Pickles
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
Happy and enthusiastic

Happy and enthusiastic personality which made the experience a pleasure. Personal web page for our photos with music was perfect for sharing with family and friends. Photos were brilliant and in the style we wanted.

Catherine Shaw
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
Professional and extremely hard working

We were so pleased with the stunning quality of Jonathan's photography. His warm, intimate, documentary style was precisely what we wanted. He captured all those moments we could not have anticipated, not just the traditional set-piece photographs which define the industry, allowing us to relive our special day like flies on the wall. He was omnipresent but never intrusive. Jonathan is professional and extremely hard working, but at the same time warm and friendly with a great sense of humour.

Sarah Rochelle
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
Warm, friendly and totally reassuring

We honestly couldn't have had a better person to be such an important part of our wedding, and beforehand we didn't appreciate that a photographer really is an intrinsic part. Jonathan was warm, friendly and totally reassuring; he became part of the family, perfectly capturing the love & laughter of the day. The pictures are gorgeous; I'll never forget sitting down with Andy with a glass of bubbles in hand, as per J's instructions, watching the slideshow with suddenly wet faces. Our wedding day.

Victoria Lemon
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
The most incredible documentary of our day

Jonathan provided us with the most incredible documentary of our day. We cannot stop looking through the photos and smiling from ear to ear. The photos are simply stunning; so natural and completely capture the feel of our relaxed country wedding. On the day, Jonathan and his chosen second shooter blended into the background when needed, and during our couples shoots had us in stitches, and made us very comfortable in front of the camera Date/Time of Message:

Amy Newton-Alexakis
Happy couple married in August
August 2017
We could not have wished for a better photographer

We could not have wished for a better photographer for our day. Jonathan was able to capture every special moment we could want and more. His attention to detail is second to none and looking through the images he captured enabled us to relive the day and also see those little moments we missed. We would not hesitate to recommend Jonathan, his professionalism was incredible but he was also extremely personable throughout the day. We couldn't thank him enough.

J S Coates wedding Photography Location & Contact Details
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168 The Long Shoot, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6JW, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Every wedding I shoot is unique because of the couple. I can't pick a favourite

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

adjectives (totally googled that to make sure I don't look stupid) - Fun, vibrant, Epic, storytelling, beautiful

What about your business are you most proud of?

Building relationships with my couples and actually enjoying my job

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Strong coffee :)

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Lets meet over a coffee, become friends and create amazing images :)

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Wellies :)

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