$3,500 starting price
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Jonathan
Owner
In business: 12+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Lancaster/Philadelphia/Lehigh/Baltimore Photog
Jon Athans Photography is a business catering to weddings and other special events in Reading, PA. Company owner Jonathan Pretz began shooting for the first time in 2011 and has captured beauty at over 300 weddings and countless family gatherings.
Jonathan opened up Jon Athans Photography to scratch a creative itch and to provide for his family. Even now, he still can't believe how excited he gets when a wedding day is approaching. He is repeatedly struck by the incredible intimacy and family dynamics on show at each reception and ceremony he attends. It is the happiest day of a couple's life, and Jonathan is only too glad to be there to witness it all.
Jon Athans Photography is based in Pennsylvania but often shoots in the Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC, areas. Jonathan is more than happy to travel for destination weddings and looks forward to learning all about you and your partner. To get started, Jon Athans Photography offers an initial consultation.
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Wedding Package
$3,500 starting price
Wedding Package
$3,500 starting price
8 hours
8 hours
High-resolution files and custom online gallery
High-resolution files and custom online gallery
Shot and edited by Jonathan
Shot and edited by Jonathan
Additional Coverage
Additional Coverage
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Digital Files
- Drone
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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We are beyond thrilled Jonathan was our photographer at our wedding! He is a joy to work with and his photos are stunning! He is a master at capturing small and precious moments without even realizing he is there. He is also very helpful with posing as it did not always come naturally to us. We had so much fun with Jonathan on our wedding day! One of our favorite parts of the day was running around Cape May capturing our love in some of our favorite spots. We definitely want to work with Jonathan again in the future!
Jon was so nice, friendly and easy to work with. He was everywhere at once, getting so many amazing pictures! All of the pictures he took were just absolutely gorgeous and magical! He even remembered that we had said we wanted pictures with certain people when we forgot. We cannot recommend him enough!! If you want magical, gorgeous, candid wedding photos, Jon is the guy to go with!!
Jonathan and his assistant captured our day spectacularly! We knew immediately that Jonathan would be our photographer based on his calming demeanor and journalistic approach. We knew we didn't want a million posed pictures other than a few standard ones or unique ones baded on the grounds of our location, just true moments that captured our day. Jonathan and his assistant Lindsay went above and beyond to ensure we fit everything in that we wanted from unique moments, table shots, and capturing the family members we hold nearest and dearest. He caught moments I didn't realize even occurred and to say that I am OBSESSED with my photos would be an understatement. He also had a VERY quick turn around time considering it was my wedding was right before major holidays and more importantly his own wedding which was 2 weeks after mine. I can't say anything else, but BOOK HIM NOW BEFORE YOUR DATE IS GONE! You won't regret it!
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From start to finish Jonathan was amazing to work with. He was patient with my husband and I when choosing a package and throughout the entire process. He also photographed my sisters wedding.
He and his assistant made both my husband and I , and our families feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He captured every detail of our day perfectly, down to the silly candid shots I wanted.
We received our wedding gallery in a prompt amount of time, with some photos sent as a teaser while he finished the entire gallery. My husband and I find ourselves looking at the pictures at least 3-5x a week.
Jon was actually a second shooter at our wedding, though he is normally the primary, as a favor to our primary photographer. He got some of our favorite photos of the day and went out of his way to capture so many candid moments. His shots truly captured the emotion of the day. So glad we got to work with him. He captured our essence so well for only having met us on the day of our wedding :0)
Jonathan is the BEST!
He was very professional and listened carefully to all our wants and needs for our wedding photos. He gave great recommendations to ensure that we get the best photos possible and some really neat and artsy photos. A true knowledgeable and experienced photographer. The best we have ever worked with. He was also very kind, friendly, and a cool person to chat and work with. Had some great conversations throughout the pre-wedding process and on the wedding day.
Jonathan sent three sneak peak photos about an hour after hour wedding ended and we are amazed with the photo quality and the moments he captured. We can’t wait to see the rest when he finishes up his work and sends them over. The fact that my husband and I feel so happy and are in love with sneak peak photos is huge because we are self conscious on how we look and usually hate being photographed.
Shout out to Jonathan for making us see that we look great and regaining our self confidence in our appearance back. It was great having him capture our special day and wonderful to work with!
Can’t wait to see the rest of the photos!
We knew exactly who we wanted to capture our day and we are SO happy we got to work with Jon. We were fortunate to have his second photographer Nathan and he was just as awesome to work with! They captured every little moment that I didn't even think was possible. we are so happy we get to relive the feelings and emotions of the day through Jon's photos (and we cannot stop looking at them!). Thank you so much for going above and beyond for such amazing memories!!
I don't know that I have adequate words to describe how pleased I am that I hired Jon for my wedding photography. Even now, months later, my guests still talk about how fantastic he was during the event. We had a 4 day wedding and Jon shot over 25 hours for us. Our weekend was jammed packed with chaos and activity, he didn't hesitate once to jump in the action. He was able to perfectly capture us and our community of humans in ways I didn't know were possible. The images are absolutely stunning and we could not be happier with his work. On top of being a true artist, he is a delightful and wonderful human. He felt like an old friend to us and was super helpful during the entire event. I would absolutely hire him for all my future photography needs.
I cannot say enough good things about Jon. He was attentive and extremely professional. He had such a calming presence and asked me how I was doing multiple times throughout the wedding day. As a bride, Jon made me feel confident that the pictures and the whole wedding day would be like a dream. He captured such beautiful moments and had a few pictures to me that same night. He had even more pictures the very next day. His work speaks for itself. I can’t believe the beauty of some of the moments he captured. My family and friends cannot stop gushing about Jon. I could not be more grateful to him or thrilled that we chose Jon as our wedding photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021
Christine,
Thank you so much! You guys had a real special connection and a ton of amazing amount of people around you. The photos took themselves! It just takes awesome love. Congrats again! Loved being a part of it.
I cannot begin to express how fantastic Jon was on our wedding day. Even from the first time I spoke with him, he was very quick to respond, whether that be by phone, text or email. He took amazing pictures of my kids being kids and was fantastic interacting with them. He made us all feel really comfortable. My husband and I are not ones to really enjoy having our pictures taken, so we expressed how we wanted more candid than posed. Not only did he honor that (posed was quick and painless) but he managed to make the posed pictures seem candid. The pictures from the day turned out stunning and I received a ton of compliments. You should chose Jon. I highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021
Nicole. Thank you so much for this amazing review! I had so much fun with you guys and I love how the images turned out. Have a wonderful marriage!
Jon was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He was so flexible and understanding when we had to cancel our first date because of COVID, then coached us through when we planned to just have a city hall wedding and have him snap a few pics. We were just going to do something quick and he gave us guidance and recommendations on making it more memorable and making a day of it, which was so hugely appreciated and he was 100% right. Then when we decided last minute to reschedule the actual wedding in only 2 months, Jon pivoted with us once again. He has such an eye for capturing the emotion of important moments - the pictures he takes really do say a thousand words. He was so easy going and helped me not stress - he was easy to talk to and instantly made us feel at ease and like we were in good hands, which we were. Absolutely recommend Jon - can't say enough good things about him - zero room for improvement in our eyes. Wouldn't dream of hiring anyone but him to capture our next special milestone.
Jon was amazing! From our pre wedding phone call to our post wedding sneak peaks we could not have been happier! He was extremely professional, very timely, and helped me as a bride no worry about if moments were being captured. Our wedding day was an incredibly humid and hot day in July and Jon was great at facilitating us and our bridal party so that we did not over heat. The pictures we received we incredible, I couldn’t believe how beautiful they turned out. We even got a set of pictures that same night as our sneak peak which we loved and were very impressed by. I would recommend Jon to anyone looking for a wonderful photographer for their wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021
I loved capturing your family! What a party! I was so happy with how everything turned out and how we captured the energy of your wedding celebration! So much fun!
Jon was nice and helpful with timeline of what time to photograph our special day.
We spoke to a few different photographers and after we spoke to Jon it was clear we were going to go with him. He has a true passion for photography and weddings. And we are very glad we chose him; he did such an amazing job with our wedding photos. He really let us enjoy our day and still get amazing pictures of the moments with amazing candids, portraits, and some very cool shots in the rain. All in all could not recommend him enough.
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2021
Gosh! Thanks so much. It was so awesome to spend the day with you and Phil. The shots turned out great and we really captured the bring-the-outdoors-in world you put together. So much emotion and so beautiful. Congrats again!
Jon was so wonderful to work with! We did both our engagement and wedding photos with him, and we love reminiscing on both. He made our wedding day truly unforgettable!
We decided on Jonathan after looking at the beautiful work presented on his webpage. After I actually spoke with him on the phone, I felt even more confident in our decision. He was so patient and kind on the phone, explaining how he works and what he looks to achieve in photographing your wedding. Through the whole Covid crisis, he remained in touch with us regularly, and open to whatever changes we needed to make. He was especially patient and kind to me during a few meltdowns I had haha. On the day of the wedding, he showed up for getting ready photos and immediately blended in with the background - he got gorgeous candid shots all while being barely noticeable in the room with us. During the ceremony and reception, I saw him kneeling in mud, crouching behind shrubs, literally doing anything he could to get the best shots, and that he did. At this time he is editing my photo package, but he shared some sneak peaks with me that have brought me and my husband tears of joy. He captured moments so beautiful and timeless, many of which I wasn’t aware of. He’s a kind and patient person, prices things fairly, and above all is seriously talented. Anyone in the surrounding area of Berks and Bucks county should definitely look into his work if looking for a wedding photographer. You will not be disappointed!
Jon is fantastic. He did both our engagement photoshoot and our wedding. We were so pleased with the photos that Jon took as well as his professionalism. My (now) husband and I are not very photogenic or comfortable in front of a camera. Jon made us feel very comfortable and got some incredible shots that we will be sure to cherish for years to come.
Jon's shooting style is the best. He never is in the way but is always getting the shot. We were super impressed with how he handled himself with all of the guests and loved every min. I would highly recommend him to everyone I know who is getting married. Thanks so much!!!
Jon did a fantastic job, really happy with the shot of our family. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a photographer!
Our daughter and now son-in-law hired Jon to do the photos of their wedding. They were very happy with his attention to detail and keeping to their schedule and including the photos they would want included in their memories. He was all over the dance floor at the reception taking candid shots. I look forward to seeing the final portfolio. Great job Jon!
It was amazing, a freeing feeling to be able have such trust in a photographer, to know they “had it”, to the point that I could leave my phone and leave my camera behind and just purely enjoy the day in the now without the fear of missing a great shot or capturing a great memory. Jon not only captured the memory but the spirit and beauty of the those real moments.
Incredibly talented photographer! Jon kept us on schedule the day of our wedding so we didn't have to worry about time. My husband and I are typically very awkward in front of a camera, but Jon made us feel so comfortable the day of our wedding and captured so many amazing shots! He's a great communicator, fair priced, and jived well with our guests. Everyone loved him and the way he was able to stay professional yet have fun at the party. Would recommend 100%! Cant wait to work with him again!
I literally picked my wedding date based on Jonathan being the photographer. I wanted amazing photos of our day and found his website. I absolutely adored his style, his unique eye, and the end product. I called him immediately and hired him on the spot. All other vendors were optional, but not Jonathan! I have never doubted this decision, and would recommend Jonathan to anyone and everyone. I have spectacular photos capturing every moment of my perfect day! Thank you Jonathan!!
Jon made both my wife and I extremely comfortable during our engagement photo session as well as our wedding, which says a lot, because neither of us are typically big fans of getting our pictures taken. All of the photos turned out absolutely amazing and we are both thrilled with how they came out!
Jon was our photographer for our wedding in June. Jon was fantastic! I cannot recommend him more. Our photos are fantastic and he really was able to blend into the background of the day. My family raved about how wonderful he was and I still cannot get over how amazing our pictures are.
Jon Athans Photography: We are so incredibly thankful to have had Jonathan by our side to help us capture the most incredible day of our lives! From our engagement photo session, to our helpful phone calls, to the big day, Jon was fantastic. Getting to have some time in front of the camera with him during our engagement photo session was SO helpful and fun! It helped my husband and me to feel comfortable in front of the camera and to give us a little preview of how our wedding day photos would go! Jon was there for every special moment (and more) on the day of our wedding. He made us feel so comfortable and at ease the entire day. From getting ready, to the “I dos”, to our special sunset pictures, Jon was with us the entire way. Our special blog that he made the week after our wedding was so fantastic. All of our family and friends could not stop raving about how beautiful the pictures were! That was such a wonderful sneak peek to have before the rest of our photos were ready. The morning that we received our final pictures, we could not stop smiling and crying! He helped us to re-live our day all over again, and now we have these memories forever. His pictures are so unique and beautiful, and we LOVE them so much! Jonathan has such a wonderful gift, and we could not be more thankful to have had him by our side on the absolute best day of our lives!
My wife and I are very happy that we chose Jon to be our photographer for our wedding! He was recommended to us by a friend and when we saw all of his great reviews/comments online (along with his respectable pricing packages) we knew we found our fit. We met with Jon to do our engagement photo session and he was immediately so easy to get along with and made the who photoshoot situation comfortable for us. Jon always kept in contact with us and answered all of our questions very quickly. He was extremely flexible with our schedule and ideas for the wedding and gave us tips on what typically works best for his clients. On the day of our wedding, Jon arrived earlier than we expected which was very relieving. Jon was so calm and collected throughout the day and never rushed us. It was extremely hot outside so he planned his shots beforehand and made sure that we completed our bridal party and family photos as soon as possible so we could enjoy the cocktail hour and some AC. Although it took some time to get all of our pictures in the mail, Jon posted a collection online within a few days which was much appreciated! We absolutely love the pictures that he took, especially with his unique touch of lighting and angles. We definitely recommend using Jon, you will not be disappointed!
Jon was so fun and easy to work with! He was open to any of our crazy picture requests and had stunning ideas of his own to pose us with. His photography is amazing, extremely unique, and always captures a great story. We received so many compliments on our engagement photos and how different they are compared to most engagement photos. We loved working with him and love his incredible photographs!
Jon did an absolutely amazing job on our wedding photos! We are so happy with how everything turned out and we have received nothing but compliments! He was easy to work with, helpful, gave responses in a timely manner, and made the photo shoot fun for everyone! Highly recommend Jon for any photography needs.
Response from the Vendor on 03/01/2019
Thanks so much Lindsey! It was an incredible wedding. Congrats again!
Jon Athans Photography shot my daughter’s wedding on a perfect September day. Perfect is the operative word...everything he did was perfect. His easy going, professional manner ensured that my daughter and her attendants were relaxed (mother-of-bride, too); the entire day was in more than capable hands. From start to finish, he was everywhere and yet unobtrusive. A master at coming up with creative shots as well as handling the standard fare, Jon is a photographer who is easy to work with and delivers all that he promises! I highly recommend him!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/01/2019
Wow! Thank you for such a touching review. Congrats again!
Jonathon has a beautifully unique style of photography that will capture all the most memorable moments of your wedding day in the most special way. His professionalism and attention to detail will make you feel completely comfortable and at ease. You, your bridal party, friends, and family will all be impressed with his work!
Jon did a fabulous job photographing my brothers wedding. He was great to work with and all of the photos turned out fantastic
Jon shot my niece’s wedding and he couldn’t have captured a late summer’s day at an elegant estate better. The pictures range from candids to well-arranged group and couple poses. Jon shines in all areas, but especially in catching that moment in time that you never want to let go of. There are photographers that take pictures you look at and enjoy. There are also ones that make you feel like you are part of it.
His artistry and fresh point of view captured her day from beginning to end. One of my favorites was a quiet moment on grand veranda where she was lost in thought reading a private letter. I always wonder what was going in her mind.
I can’t say enough for his professionalism. You want the pictures but you want them in an unobtrusive manner. Jon was everywhere and nowhere all at once as he wove a story. The pictures tell that story and you want to read it again and again. I can’t wait till he does my daughter’s wedding.
Jon did a great job as our photographer. He made the entire wedding party and our families feel comfortable and have fun while capturing some pretty epic shots. He has a great eye for unique background and isn't afraid to do what it takes for the picture. With pictures bring such an important part of it wedding, we knew it was a big decision who we chose as our photographer. Hiring Jon was one of the best decisions we made for our day. Thanks again!
Response from the Vendor on 03/01/2019
One of my fav grooms ever! Thanks so much Nick and congrats again!
We couldn't have picked a not perfect photographer for our wedding! We had such a wonderful experience with Jonathan and truly treasure the pictures he captured. Not only was he extremely easy to work with before the event in understanding what our priorities were for the day, but he was fun, relaxing, and a blast to hang out with on our special day. He felt like a member of the family and made me feel so confident he had everything under control. Don't hesitate trusting him to capture your special day - people will be taking about your photos for years to come!
Jon was our photographer for a family wedding. We had no idea what to expect when it came to wedding photography but we KNOW he over delivered. He made our daughter feel comfortable and everything turned out amazing. We love the photos. Especially the ones of the moments we were not there for. So special to see that sort of thing. Can't recommend him enough!
Jon was great! He did our engagement and wedding photos and my wife and I are very happy with them. Jon is a cool guy and is fun to work with. I’m not much for getting my picture taken but he kind of makes you forget that’s what he’s doing. I thought his prices were fair and honestly a bargain when it comes to the quality. Would absolutely recommend him as your photographer.
Let me start off by saying Jonathan Pretz is the best! He was the photographer for our wedding on September 8th. We decided to do a package that included engagement photos as well and that was the first time we met Jon. In all of our interactions he was timely, professional, and boy does he know his stuff. We couldn’t be happier with our photos from both occasions. My husband isn’t a huge fan of having his photo taken and Jon immediately put him at ease and we just all chatted and took photos and had a lot of fun doing it. Jon was fantastic during our wedding and went above and beyond for us with flexibility and going with the flow. He was very helpful with all of my random and probably annoying questions in the planning process. We not only love his work he’s just an awesome human and is extremely gifted in what he does. Would absolutely recommend him, hands down, two thumbs up, gold stars and confetti!
Response from the Vendor on 03/01/2019
OMG I had a ton of fun with you guys. What a special wedding! And the burgers... :)
I am so happy with our decision to choose Jon as our wedding photographer! Jon is incredibly talented at what he does and has a unique style that we loved. He was so easy to communicate with and made us feel so comfortable from the moment we met him. Jon takes the type of photos you want to hang in your home - candid, unplanned and capturing all the feelings on our wedding day. I almost had a mini freak out moment on our honeymoon wondering if Jon even made it to the church that is how stealth mode he was. Somehow he was able to capture literally every moment of the day without us ever even really noticing he was following us the entire day. We can't thank Jon enough for the wonderful pictures he took for us. He is doing my sister's wedding as well this upcoming weekend and I am just so happy for her knowing how awesome her pictures are going to turn out. We are forever grateful - thank you Jon!
Jon captured my day so perfectly. Everything I asked for he delivered. So many amazing photos. He is so easy and fun to work with.
Words can't describe how completely happy we are with Jon. We researched potential photographers for a few months and spent countless hours sifting through reviews, websites, asking friends for referrals, etc. , before making a decision. After speaking to Jon over the phone, we immediately knew he was the best person for us. Throughout the entire process he was professional, well-spoken, personable, detail-oriented, punctual, flexible, super-passionate, and very good at his craft. As working professionals, we have extremely high expectations of people when doing business with them. Jon delivered exceptional results and far exceeded our expectations. We are very thankful that we found Jon and had the opportunity to have him take photos of us on our special day. The value received was far beyond what we paid. Book him while you have the opportunity! You will not be disappointed.
Response from the Vendor on 03/01/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words! You had a special wedding I am honored to have been a part of. Congrats!
I booked Jon after seeing the quality of his work at a friend's wedding. He provides very personalized service and made an effort to get to know us as a couple, particularly at our engagement shoot. On our wedding day, he was prompt, professional and a source of calm throughout the day. I highly recommend him.
Jon was the photographer for my wedding in Miami Beach. From the first conversation we had about my wedding to the moment I saw my pictures, everything was PHENOMENAL! Before the wedding, he listened to my vision and offered incredible insight and creativity to the ideas I already had. He thought of things that never occurred to me. In the weeks leading up to the wedding he checked in with me. The day of the wedding he kept me centered. Oh, and he also took the most breath taking, imaginative, honest, BEAUTIFUL pictures EVER - I really couldn't ask for anything more. They are perfect. They are unique. They are exactly what I wanted.
When I show people my pictures they are completely obsessed and immediately ask who my photographer was. When I look at my pictures I see moments that take me right back to the feelings, excitement, and love of the day. I wanted a photographer as fabulous as my wedding - I got that tenfold. Jon. is. the. best.
Jon was awesome! He is super accommodating, communicates well, and he delivers. He met us at our favorite hiking trail for a great engagement session and he immediately had a vision for what turned out to be some amazing photographs. He was easy to deal with on our wedding day and while he was willing to capture anything that we asked for, we were glad that we also trusted him to do his thing and he nailed it. We will cherish these photos forever.
Jon was absolutely amazing to work with! He photographed my brother’s wedding and as soon as I saw their pictures I knew I wanted him to photograph ours. He is so laid back and easy to work with. He got all of our group shots done in a short amount of time since we didn’t want to do a first look, and we were a very large group. He was like a fly on the wall at the reception, all the while getting all of the pictures we wanted and truly capturing the emotion of our day. It was the best day of our lives and I’m so happy Jon was there to capture it in his creative point of view. Being a bride is very stressful, if you choose Jon that is one thing you will not be stressing on your wedding day! I would recommend him to anyone!
Where to start? Jon photographed our engagement and wedding - a fusion Indian American event that included a Sangeet, Christian wedding, and multicultural reception. Needless to say there were multiple outfit changes. By the end of it, Jon felt like one of the family. He was supportive and easy going while he shadowed us getting ready, working through pre wedding jitters, and dancing it out on the dance floor. His ability to capture the candid moments, the smiles, the hugs, the loving looks, really make him a true artist. I echo what everyone has said before me - Jon is amazing! Look no further if you want someone to help capture the memories you'll be holding onto for years to come. Thank you Jon!!!!
I booked Jon for our Philly wedding a few years after he did my best friends wedding. I loved her photos so much I never even looked for another vendor.
Jon and Lauren were such a pleasure to work with on our wedding day. They were fun and laid back and were a genuine pleasure to have with us on our wedding day. 99% of the time I didn't even realize they were so laid back and fun. I think that's why the photos are so amazing, you feel so comfortable during the whole process. I was dreading wedding photos because I am not into taking photos but he made it so easy and fun and quick!
The photos are AMAZING and breathtaking, Jon has such a beautiful and modern style. I've been to a ton of weddings and Jon's photos (of all his weddings) are my favorite pictures I've seen. I live in NYC (where people like to critique for sport) and have gotten so many messages from friends blown away by the post wedding blog photos raving about his talent.
My other vendors even made a point to compliment his style and how great he was to work with during the 10 hours he spent with us. Thank you so much Jon and Lauren, we couldn't be happier! If you're trying to find a photographer for your big day, you will be so happy with Jon.
Amazing work! That really describes Jon Athans Photography. I found Jon through a friend as a referral. I went to his webpage and immediately loved what I saw. His use of color and silhouettes is what resonated with me. I spoke with Jon and told him my honest budget for a destination wedding. He was able to work within my budget and give me two shooters – which was a key element for me. Not only did they photograph our wedding but also photographed the whole weekend, which included engagement photos, snorkeling (underwater pictures included), pre-wedding dinner, reception, lighting sky lanterns and a trash the dress session in the beautiful waters of Turks and Caicos. Having Jon and his wife travel and spend so much time with us, they felt like part of the family! Our pictures turned out absolutely amazing and they truly captured the love and happiness of our wedding weekend. I would highly recommend Jon Athans Photography to everyone!
Jon was amazing! Every one of my engaged friends asked for his number for their wedding. He made everyone feel very comfortable and his photos were out of this world. He is extremely talented and artistic! Loved him
Working with Jon was a great experience! He is very friendly and personable which makes him a pleasure to work with. It is so nice to know exactly who will be shooting your big day, unlike the larger photography companies where you may not be certain on which photographer you'll be working with. We got married on April 9th and had both snow and rain on our wedding day. The roads were miserable to drive on, yet Jon still arrived right on time and ready to start shooting. We didn't even notice he was taking pictures most of the time which was great because we felt completely comfortable. His work speaks for itself and it is clear how talented and creative he is by looking at his website. His use of lighting and texture is amazing in his photos. I highly recommend Jon if you're looking for a photographer!
We could not be happier with our wedding and engagement photos. Jon is a true professional and he truly has an eye for great photography. Jon worked with us on our wedding day to capture everything we wanted and he takes time to edit every photo before he gives you the final copy, and believe me when I say they look amazing! Don't take my word for it, go look at his blog and see his amazing pictures for yourself!
The work speaks for itself. I wanted to find a photographer for our big day with a unique point of view, and Jon absolutely crushed it. From our engagement shoot to the wedding he made us look good, made us feel comfortable, and found special ways to bring out or personalities. If you're working with anyone else you are wasting your time and money. ONE MILLION THUMBS UP!!
After seeing Jon in action at our friends' wedding, and after seeing their wedding photos, we knew we wanted him to shoot ours, as well. As we planned our engagement session, he was happy to answer every question we had. He made us feel so comfortable, as we were not accustomed to posing for professional photos. Leading up to our wedding day, Jon was in constant communication to help us plan our timeline and to make sure we knew that he had everything under control. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day. He was attentive, but not at all pushy. Jon made sure to capture the shots we wanted, but also made sure to get those unplanned photos that he is so well know for. We are so pleased with the photos from our wedding, and the day seemed even more beautiful through his lens!
Jon shot our wedding in late September and we couldn't have been happier with his services. His presence is a welcome calm on such a hectic day. We instantly felt comfortable with him and we are very happy with the photos we've seen so far (he has a blog post up with 25 or so pictures within a couple days of the wedding). We are dying to see the rest! His prices are also really reasonable. I would definitely recommend him to any future brides. Not only am I happy that we hired him as our photographer, I can also say I'm glad we made a new friend in Jon!
During our photographer search, we wanted to find a talented guy/gal with a lower price than many of the Philadelphia photographers, who came highly recommended, but with a price tag of $4000-$5000. We loved the photos on Jon’s site and after talking with him, we were confident that he would be fun and very competent on our wedding day.
Unfortunately, this is probably the one vendor we would do differently if we had to do it again. We do think Jon is very talented, and if you are from his area, I can’t say that we wouldn’t recommend him. I hope some of our experience will help other couples ask for the photography experience they want.
Overall, we have plenty of good photos to make an album and to have in our home. Jon is very talented, but it’s really in the photos where he has time to create and stage an artistic shot where his talent shines. Our candids, portraits, and ceremony photos are underwhelming. There are many shots that we wish had in retrospect, mainly candids of us with our family and friends during cocktail hour.
If you are someone who wants a plan and a schedule for your wedding day, I would not recommend working with Jon. We tried 2 months before the wedding and then again 2 weeks before the wedding to create a plan for taking first look, bridal party, and family photos, and Jon was not much help. He kept saying that he can work with 15 minutes or 2 hours. While I appreciate the flexibility, we were trying to create the ideal scenario for our day.
When we initially spoke, Jon said he knew the city well having lived and gone to school there. There were photos from Philadelphia on his site, but following his blog this year, it really doesn’t look like he shoots many weddings there and it showed when we tried to take photos outside near city hall and Love Park. He also said that he would help set up first look and family photos in our hotel and scout locations in the hotel ahead of time. This really didn’t happen, and our first look photos don’t look that great compared to many on the blog. Our family portraits and ceremony portraits are just okay, and a lot of the standard shots, like each person coming down the aisle, are either not great or missing.
We did not have a wedding planner or day of coordinator, and I wish we had one when working with Jon. I had to dictate where we went for all photos and what shots we wanted on the day of. It was very stressful and our photo session was not much fun for me.
I don’t know what is standard, but it took us 3 months to get 600 photos from 7 hours of shooting. There were several photos posted to his blog and Facebook within a few days of the wedding, which was great. However, these photos may have set our expectations too high as they were all amazing. When we received the final package, we were disappointed and felt that the best photos were put online 3 months earlier. As I said, we have some beautiful photos and will have wonderful albums. Overall, however, our experience was just okay.
If you have the opportunity to work with Jon consider yourself lucky! Jon is extremely talented, easy going and he has the abilty to capture emotion within each photo. There is a lot of stress with wedding planning and it was a huge relief to have a photographer that did not contribute to one bit of stress during the wedding planning and more importantly on our wedding day . He was an absolute pleasure to work with and my husband and I are thrilled with our wedding photos.
I love his work!!!!!!! I loved working with Jon- we was so kind and easy going. He helped me and my husband be more comfortable with our engagement photos and also with our wedding. I have never been more impressed with the quality and creativity of his photographs! Everyone I show his photos to cannot believe how beautiful they are. I can't stress enough how happy future brides and grooms will be ( and honestly everyone else) if they work with Jon. Top notch quality- I'm recommending him to everyone I know.
AMAZING photographer!!!! Our wedding was Friday and I can't go another day without writing a review. Stop looking- Jon is your guy!! Jon captures the most perfect moments and he does an amazing job and photographing your day and showing your story while barely even letting you know he's there. Aside from a few traditional shots, Jon was a "fly on the wall" and captured some of the most beautiful moments. Within days we had a teaser with several pictures from our wedding and we had tears in our eyes. Jon and Lauren were absolutely amazing with everything on our wedding day- especially handling a wedding party of 26! Thank you Jon for everything!
Jon is an absolutely amazing photographer! Being into photography myself, I was able to appreciate the skill and talent that goes into each and every one of his photographs. Not only are his pictures amazing, but so is his demeanor! He worked with us every step of the way to ensure that we got all the pictures that we wanted and that we took a step back to actually ENJOY our wedding day. (He even showed me how to cut the wedding cake!) As Jon will tell you, he is your photographer, but he is also there for any other odds and ends that you might need help with during the day. At the end of the day, people normally rave about the food at the wedding or maybe even the DJ... all of my guests were raving about Jon and his photographic style. All of his pictures have a "wow" factor that you won't find with any other traditional wedding photographer, especially for the price. We highly recommend Jon!
Outstanding Photographer!!! Jon recently shot our wedding in September. We highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer! He was awesome to work with and paid attention to all of the details on our big day! Very creative and provided us with much more than the basic wedding shots!!
It has been a little bit since our New Year's Eve wedding but I had to share what an unbelievable experience we had with Jon and Lauren (as the second shooter). Jon Athans Photography was recommended to me by another photography company in our area and after one great conversation on phone with Jon, I did not explore any other companies - I was very exciting to work with Jon! Jon's laid back nature was also exactly what I knew my husband-to-be would need on our wedding day to feel comfortable. My husband isn't the type of guy that likes to pose for pictures and there wasn't a single point during our wedding where we felt forced into anything. Jon took the time to set up some awesome portrait spaced at our venue and we have absolutely unbelievable photos that we will cherish forever from our wedding. The thoughtful and creative approach to every photo from our wedding is something so unique and special; something I know we would not have had from just any photographer. My husband and I truly had a great time spending time with them on our wedding day. We are so grateful for all of Jon and Lauren's hard work and couldn't recommend them more!
Could not have asked for a better photographer. He was noninvasive but got all the perfect shots. He knows his stuff- the right angles, where to be and when, the lighting, the focus. Highly recommend!
Jon provides an artistic eye to those traditional wedding poses so that your pictures not only capture memories but also provide you with a unique take on your day. He has a great, natural approach to his photography. I did not even notice him taking pictures while he captured many special moments of the wedding day. We also did an engagement session where he did an excellent job making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We have great memories captured as a result of his outstanding work!
Jon shot our wedding this past September. It was such a rainy day, and the wedding was supposed to be outside. Despite the weather, Jon managed to get beautiful shots and help me calm down about all the plans changing. Thank you, Jon for doing such an amazing job!
Jon and his team are absolutely top notch. From beginning to end his professionalism, quick responses and ideas could not have been more spot on. He was readily available when I had questions and the day of our wedding the photos rolled with ease. We had so much fun with Jon and Lauren! You cannot go wrong with Jon Athans Photography and are in great hands.
We are SO happy we chose Jon to photograph our October wedding! His photography truly speaks for itself. He is extremely talented, creative, and has an eye for getting the perfect shots. His style is exactly what we wanted - editorial, modern and "real life” as opposed to stiff, posed photos. He truly told the story of our day through his images and captured our personalities in the photos, which I don’t believe is something just any wedding photographer can or will do! Of all the wedding details, it was photography that I had the highest standards about, and Jon truly exceeded my expectations.
What you can't see in his photos is his professionalism, his friendly personality and his reliability. We actually had not one but TWO vendors completely fall through just months before the wedding, so finding a photographer that could be counted on, who answers emails promptly and can be trusted to do his job is SO important. Jon was one vendor that we truly had no doubts about. On our wedding day, he was on time, prepared, in good spirits and focused. His friendly personality makes him so easy to work with and fun to be around, which is so important when you’re battling wedding nerves!
My husband and I feel so lucky to have photos not only of the day’s biggest moments, but also of all the little moments that truly tell the story of our wedding day and of our personalities. Those are the photos we will look back on and be instantly brought back to the feelings of that day. We quite obviously love Jon and highly recommend his photography!!
We are so happy we chose Jon for our July wedding. He worked so hard all day to get us the perfect photos. His calm and laid back personality made us feel at ease and relaxed. He is so creative and his style is exactly what we were looking for. Our pictures are beautiful and something we will always cherish. Please choose Jon for your wedding!! You will be so happy you did!
Jon was hands down the best photographer! He captured every moment; including one bridesmaid falling walking down the aisle. :) Would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a photographer!
My husband and I were married at the Manor House at Prophecy Creek in July 2015, and had a great experience with Jon Athan’s Photography. Jon captured our day perfectly from the earliest moments of getting ready to the end of the night. Jon’s style fit exactly what we wanted in a photographer. Jon captures things in the moment, and for that we are grateful. We highly recommend Jon for your wedding. Thank you Jon for capturing the moments that we will remember forever.
Jon was awesome! He has a great personality and pays attention to all of the details, big and small! I would recommend him to the brides to be out there!!
Jon was a pleasure to work with and captured beautiful and truly artistic shots. Highly recommended.
Before putting deposits down during my engagement, I asked already-wives what they wished they could have done differently with their weddings, and overwhelmingly they answered they wished they spent more money on, and time researching, the photographer. While Jon's portfolio spoke for itself, his professionalism, and the fact that he answered all of my frantic emails quickly and efficiently, confirmed he was 'the one'. I've been married for 10 days, and far the pictures I've seen so far are amazing, and I'm so glad I've chosen wisely with Jon because not only do I have magical memories, I and my family and friends will also have magical keepsakes in the pictures. Also, he was super cool and professional while taking pictures, and my family and friends felt comfortable and pleased with him around, which was also important and necessary for an intimate wedding like mine. I would recommend Jon for any kind of wedding, but book him early, he's just going to get more and more popular!
Jon shot our wedding in June. Our pictures are magical! He got to know us and really captured the essence of our wedding. With the help of his wife as our second shooter, together they did an amazing job.
Jon was absolutely wonderful and amazing to work with! Out of all the vendors we used, he was definitely one of the best! He has a wonderful personality and great ideas that brings out the best in the pictures! I would recommend him to anyone that needed a wedding photographer. Not only was he fun to be around, he was very professional as well.
We loved using him and will definitely be using him again for future family photo ops!
We cannot say enough good things about Jon. The pictures were absolutely stunning!!! Jon has such an artistic eye! I would recommend again and again!
His style is contemporary and very artistic. He got beautiful shots!
Jonathan did a beautiful job with our photography and provided us with more than the basic group shots. He was fantastic to work with and provided top-notch work for half the cost of a lot of the other photographers in the area! His great eye and creativity gave us some fantastic shots of our memorable day!