Memories Made Photography

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  • £495Price from
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Hi, I'm Jon 👋
professional
Friendly
Personable
"Jon arrived as a photographer and left as a guest" - a genuine review from a couple which just about sums me up. My personable, fun, yet professional approach makes for very natural images.
If you're looking for t stereotypical photographer (chinos, leather camera straps etc) DO NOT BOOK ME.... I'll attend your wedding with a smile, personality (and probably bad jokes at some point) But I will also look after you, guide you, help you, and ensure you get the best out of your wedding pictures. I've photographed 500+ weddings. I'm very experienced, and I'm very lucky to have the best job ever !
Memories Made Photography Pricing & Costs
£495 - £995
I'm unlikely to be the cheapest photographer, or the most expensive, but if you are looking for a personable, experienced photographer who will work WITH you, over-deliver and look after you (with no awkward posing...) then I'd like to think I fit the bill well..
Full day package
From
£950
Coverage from preps right through to after your first dance No specific hours worked to No maximum number of images 2nd Photographer and/or videographer also available
What's included
Free Pre Wedding meeting and mini-shoot
Full day coverage
Preps, Ceremony, Confetti, Groups, Family, Couple shoot, Wedding Breakfast, Speeches, 1st dance, and everything in between
A complete mix of natural/candid images alongside some more traditional images
Personable, fun, "join-in" approach to your wedding day
Online digital gallery (private and protected) High-resolution images all downloadable with no watermarks...
Personalised USB Drive with all your images stored
A full-time, fully insured, DBS checked photographer, with a big smile, personable approach, and professional coverage
Memories Made Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Artistic
Dramatic
Classic

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Online Proofing
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Videography available
Images on USB
Memories Made Photography Full Description

Capturing Your Wedding Day, Your Way

Based in Warton, Lancashire, Memories Made Photography offers a warm, personal, and relaxed approach to wedding photography. Led by Jon, the focus is on capturing the real moments and emotions that make your day truly special—from the excited morning preparations to the lively celebrations on the dance floor. Jon’s style is friendly, professional, and sprinkled with humor, helping you and your guests feel completely at ease throughout the day.

A Natural Story Told Through Candid Moments

If posed photos aren’t your thing, you’ll love Jon’s unobtrusive, candid style. He blends seamlessly with your guests, capturing genuine laughter, happy tears, and all the little interactions that make your wedding unique. Couples often praise his ability to guide when needed while letting you relax and enjoy your day with family and friends.

What You Can Expect from Jon

  • A Personal Connection: Jon takes time to get to know you before the big day, often including a pre-wedding shoot to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera.
  • Customized to Your Wedding: Every wedding is unique, so Jon tailors his services to fit your specific needs and vision.
  • More Than Just Photos: Beyond stunning images, Jon brings a supportive and enthusiastic presence. Many couples mention how his energy and professionalism made their day even better.
  • Flexible Coverage Options: For full coverage, you can add a second photographer or videography to capture every angle and moment.

With years of experience as a wedding photographer, Jon is committed to delivering honest, friendly, and professional service. The result? Beautiful, timeless photos you’ll cherish forever.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Jon Byles Hardman
Hi. A wedding can be a massively stressful operation ! My aim is to provide a friendly and fun service from booking until way past the wedding itself. I offer a truly personable service and will go the extra mile to look after you. (I recently made a 2 hour round trip to collect some confetti the night before a wedding, as the brides hadn't turned up ! ) Would every photographer do that ? Really hope to speak to you soon. Jon.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(36)
Beth and Tom
Happy couple married in October
October 2025
The best photographer

Where do we start!? Jon has been more than amazing. A 5 star review wouldn’t do Jon’s work justice! From booking Jon to the wedding day itself and everything inbetween has been completely smooth sailing. His work in general is beautiful, leading up to the day Jon was incredibly helpful with all his wedding knowledge (we had no idea how the day would play out as such) so this really helped ease any anxieties. We actually changed our entire wedding (venue and date!) and Jon (luckily for us) was free, very accommodating and made a very stressful time, eased thanks to his calm, reassuring and helpful nature. Now, for the important part, the day: the day went perfect and once again, Jon was a big role in this, he captured beautiful moments, directed us and listened and his humour and professionalism all mixed together made everything so much more enjoyable and stable all in one. We have received our previews so far and cannot wait to see all the other stunning photos. I can’t recommend Jon enough! If you’re looking for a reliable, fun yet calm, knowledgeable & funny photographer to capture your perfect day (big or small) who feels like a guest, then you need Jon.

Kristian & Lisa
Happy couple married in August
September 2025
Jon is an incredible wedding photographer

Jon is an incredible wedding photographer. He was easy going, flexible and captured some beautiful moments in our wedding in August 2025 at Barton Manor. Jon made all of our guests feel at ease with his light hearted humor. All of our guests commented how great Jon was on the day, chatting to everyone and getting all of our shots efficiently. We cannot recommend Jon enough!

Megan & Luke
Happy couple married in August
August 2025
Jon was absolutely fantastic

Jon was absolutely fantastic! He made both myself and my husband feel comfortable throughout the entire day and was extremely complimentary and full of amazing ideas for photos.on checked that I was happy and comfortable with every shot, asked if I wanted breaks and extremely pleased to do individual photos of guests and happy to do as many shots as we wanted! he made the day very easy, knew exactly what was happening and where I should be etc. Thank you again Jon! You are amazing!!!

Steph & Stuart
Happy couple married in July
July 2025
Jon was amazing

Jon was amazing from the moment we first enquired right through to receiving our wedding photos. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our wedding had to be postponed, and Jon could not have been more accommodating, he supported us through it all. We honestly couldn’t fault a thing, the communication was brilliant, our guests spoke so highly of him, and the photos speak for themselves. Working with Jon was such a personable and fun experience, and he did a fantastic job of capturing our day perfectly

Abi & Andy
Happy couple married in March
July 2025
Amazing Photographer

Jon was beyond amazing as the photographer at our wedding! He spent time before the wedding getting to know us and during the wedding he allowed us the perfect balance of time to enjoy our wedding whilst also taking amazing pics! The sneak peaks we have received are beautiful beyond belief and I am so excited to receive the full album! I would highly recommend Jon for any event! He takes time to know you and your family and friends and is over super lovely and super professional!

Stephen
Wedding: June
July 2025
What a fantastic service!

What a fantastic service! Jon covered my daughter’s wedding last week and I can only say how brilliantly he interacted with everybody - putting all instantly at ease - and this has transferred directly to the best set of photographs that we could ever have wished for. If I could have given more stars then I would have…..he’ll have to settle for a bottle of something ! 100% recommend

Sophie & Oli
Happy couple married in June
July 2025
Would give him a 100-star review if we could !

Jon photographed our wedding last week and if we could give him a 100-star review then we would! Everything from our initial contact with him to the pre-wedding meetup/shoot and the actual wedding day itself was handled with complete professionalism. My husband and I aren’t the most comfortable in front of the camera, but Jon made us feel completely relaxed and made the entire process genuinely enjoyable. We honestly couldn’t recommend Jon enough. Thank you so much for everything

Guy & Lauren
Happy couple married in March
March 2025
Great eye and great humour too!

From our initial contact with Memories Made to the evening of our wedding, dealing with Jon has been easy, professional and friendly. Initial meet up was lovely and the service at our wedding was fantastic! Jon blended in so well he felt like a guest. So glad we found him! Great photographer! Great eye and great humour too!

Nathan
Wedding: February
March 2025
Jon is a true professional

Jon did the photos at my brothers wedding in Darwen. Jon is a true professional and knows how to work a crowd. He was very entertaining and very knowledgeable. I would have him for my wedding if I wasn't already married.

Ellie W
Happy couple married in October
January 2025
It’s very rare I’m lost for words but WOW!

It’s very rare I’m lost for words but WOW! Jon stepped in as our wedding party photographer less than 24 hours before our event. I was expecting to pay over the odds - again I was wrong very reasonably priced!! Jon was lovely, and very professional. I was apprehensive about having a photographer as I wasn’t sure at a party what pictures would be taken, but Jon...

Memories Made Photography Location & Contact Details
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Warton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

EVERY wedding is memorable for different reasons, and I've been privileged to work at some amazing venues. From a Scottish Castle wedding (with no roof - yes it rained! ) to racing across a golf course with a bride and groom in a golf buggy !

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Friendly. Professional. Artistic. Fun. Visionary

What about your business are you most proud of?

The personable touch. I've stayed in touch with virtually all the couples I've worked with. I love the fact that they get to know me, and trust in what I do.

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

On your wedding day - EVERY hour - disappear with your new husband/wife or 5 minutes, and have some alone time.

It goes SO fast on the day - take time for you, and to enjoy the day

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Probably the most unusual was the Nigerian wedding I photographed recently. I received a towel as a "favour" with the couples faces printed on it :)

Plus their first dance involved them being showered with Nigerian dollars

A real personal and unusual touch

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Get the proposal together

Agree the package

Meet up and have a chat about the day - AND take some informal "pre-wedding pictures"

Stay in touch constantly before the wedding.

Plan every detail so the wedding day goes by without issues, and without me having to keep asking what is happening next

Quickly edit a handful of pictures within 48 hours so you can use them on social media, or for thank you cards.

Fly edit the rest of the photos and put them onto your online gallery to share, download etc

Receive your personalised USB drive with all your images on

Discuss albums and prints if you'd like them

STAY IN TOUCH :)

What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?

I think there are several, from the 1st look, to the 1st kiss, to the 1st dance - but it's sometimes the natural candid pictures that really tell the story

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

I've been asked to take pictures on a carousel before now - which is always good when you suffer from dizzy spells....

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Well, I carry around 10 clear umbrellas in the boot of my car to EVERY wedding. you never know what may happen !

If it does rain - don't let it worry you. Go with it - there are some exceptional pictures that can be taken in the rain (or just after)

Describe how you got into photography.

I've always loved photographing landscapes and sunsets from an early age, and used to pinch my dads camera (yes the old 35mm film one)

I soon realised that this was the profession for me - but it took a while before I was able to take the plunge and do this full time (kids, family and a mortgage meant a lot planning !) However, it was the best move I ever made

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