Jonny Noakes Videography - Photography Services Manchester

Tel- 07852252034
Email- contactjonnyn@gmail.com

Exceptional Videography & Photography Services in Manchester

Capturing the Vibrancy of Manchester

Manchester has a rich culture with the cotton mills, innovation and a unique society which makes it perfect for photographers and videographers. The red brick industrial style of the city and busy streets offer a special view through the lens that you can’t see anywhere else.

Exploring Iconic Locations

The iconic locations in Manchester are perfect for photographers with the cathedral and Castlefield with its industrial art telling a story that’s unique to Manchester. The northern quarter is electric at night and the street art is the perfect backdrop for a bustling atmosphere.

What is Videography?

Videography essentially involves using electronic equipment to capture moving images, such as digital cameras, videotapes, and streaming media. Another major part of the process is editing and post-production, which brings everything together as the final stage.

Whether it’s a high-production music video or a promotional video for a business, there are different techniques to film with, such as guerrilla style or Dutch angles, for example. (Source)

Tailored Videography and Photography Services

Manchester’s vibrant culture and iconic landmarks provide the perfect backdrop for exceptional videography and photography. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to storytelling, I specialise in creating visuals that capture the essence of this dynamic city. From the bustling Northern Quarter to the striking architecture of Beetham Tower, my work celebrates the unique character of each location.

 I take pride in tailoring every project to suit your needs, whether it’s a corporate event, promotional video, or a personal milestone. My approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring your vision is at the heart of every frame. Utilising the latest equipment and techniques, I bring professionalism and creativity to every shoot.

 With years of experience working across Manchester and beyond, I’m passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through high-quality visuals. Let’s work together to create content that inspires and leaves a lasting impression.

Spotlight on Recent Projects

Project Showcase: Urban Symphony

Urban Symphony was a project that captured Manchester’s spirit and urban landscape. The scene captures the pulse of the city with Heaton Park creating a rural mirage which celebrates the diverse landscape Manchester has to offer.

Client Testimonial: The Manchester Tech Summit

Working at the Manchester Tech Summit what’s something else and truly amazing. The exception halls were packed and discussions on the panel truly inspiring with innovation at the heart of everything. One of our videos worked well with the audience and surpassed our expectations. Jonny’s professionalism was second to none and we look forward to working with him again! 

Adapting to the Seasons for Stunning Visuals

Seasons come and go, and videographers and photographers must adapt to the extra summer light or the vibrant colours of autumn. Winter months bring a cinematic feel, while autumn mornings offer a moody atmosphere.

Each season presents its own challenges, from harsh sunlight to low-light conditions, requiring technical expertise and the right equipment. I confidently produce stunning visuals all year round, tailoring my work to ensure you get the best results possible.

Boost Engagement and Conversions

Here’s a study showing that videography can improve engagement by up to 80%. A bespoke video works wonders for your business, drawing attention to your brand and ultimately leading to more sales and conversions. This makes videography an essential part of any marketing campaign.

Recent studies from HubSpot & Influncer Marketing Hub show that video content—especially on sites optimised to the fullest—can increase dwell time, customer engagement, and retention, all of which contribute to improved cash flow.

The Art of Street Photography in Manchester

Street photography is an art form and completely candid with many areas to take pictures. The history, culture and diversity help you create vibrant stories that are beautiful and intriguing. 

Documenting Local Festivals and Events

A good way to be recognised is to work with local festivals. Festivals tend to be colourful and vibrant. The energy and atmosphere help you get plenty of great shots.

Historical Landmarks of Manchester

Look for historical landmarks like the Town Hall, John Rylands Library, and the Museum of Science and Industry. The historical aspects of these landmarks offer so much to your work.

Exploring Night Photography in Manchester

Manchester has a bustling nightlife with vibrant nightlife-illuminated buildings, offering a great amount of opportunity for photographers. The nightlife captures the essence of the city with rare shots and opportunities to practice your technical skills with lights and shadows.

Take pictures of light trails and traffic, and the glow of illuminated landmarks, show the dynamic nightlife and you can get stunning results. 

Highlighting Unique Manchester Venues

Manchester has a lot of great venues, with its own unique aspects. These venues are great for photographers and videographers. You have a range of venues from large scale or smaller boutique hotels with stunning backdrops.

Having worked in many venues, I have the skill set and attention to detail to make the most of these spaces. It’s also had a selection of modern and old buildings that artifactuality are only found in Manchester, with its red brick and tiled roofs.

Showcasing Technical Expertise in Photography and Videography

When working in videography and photography, having the right technical skills and tools is essential to delivering exceptional results. Top-of-the-range cameras and state-of-the-art editing tools ensure that expectations are not only met but exceeded—every time.

Cutting-Edge Equipment for Precision

To stay ahead of the competition, I use industry-leading equipment. My selection includes 4K cameras for high-definition footage, offering unparalleled clarity. While I also incorporate drone work for elevated perspectives like the Manchester skyline, please note that I currently do not hold a drone licence. However, alternative solutions can be arranged to ensure a crisp, dynamic view.

For audio, I rely on premium microphones that deliver crystal-clear sound. Whether it's for special occasions or promotional coverage, my state-of-the-art equipment guarantees exceptional results.

The Magic of Post-Production

Post-production is where visuals are transformed into polished, professional content. I primarily use software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom to enhance colours, refine audio, and create seamless transitions. Leveraging the latest software techniques, I bring videos to life, ensuring each project is edited to a world-class standard.

Pushing Boundaries with Innovation

Staying ahead of the competition requires a commitment to innovation. From slow-motion effects to time-lapses, I incorporate creative techniques to deliver standout results. My keen eye for detail and dedication to excellence ensure that every project not only meets but surpasses expectations, bringing your vision to life.

Behind the Scenes: Your Creative Process

Manchester is such a unique city, and capturing the city in an art form requires planning and a vision. The first step would have a one-to-one consultation to discuss your vision. From there we can build it bit by bit.

Then we can look at the possible venues to tick off the technical aspects like lighting to make sure everything is optimal. My commitment and skill set will take your brand over the edge and with a sprinkle of Manchester’s beautiful essence.

Filming locational tips in Manchester

Manchester is a vibrant city that hosts numerous events each year, making it a dream location for videographers and photographers. With huge festivals like Parklife, the city offers a dynamic and energetic crowd, perfect for capturing stunning visuals. These events provide excellent opportunities to showcase your talent to the local community and build your portfolio.

The Role of Color Grading in Post-Production

The unique lighting at events or in urban settings is fantastic to enhance in post-production tools like Adobe Premiere Pro or Lightroom. By experimenting with gradients and colors, you can amplify emotions and create a visually compelling narrative. The aesthetic possibilities are endless, allowing you to deliver a polished and engaging final product.

Unique Techniques for Filming in Urban Environments

Urban landscapes provide incredible opportunities to challenge your creativity. Showcase your skills by offering clients a fresh perspective on cityscapes. Candid work, combined with the creative use of low-light settings, can result in captivating visuals that stand out in any portfolio.

Collaborating with Local Businesses

Partnering with local businesses for promotional videos can be a game changer. These collaborations not only boost your portfolio but also highlight your contribution to the community. Successful projects can demonstrate the value of your work and help you attract more clients through referrals and visibility.

Drone Perspectives of Manchester

If you hold a drone license, take advantage of it to capture unique aerial views of Manchester. Highlight the city’s iconic skyline and architectural landmarks from striking vantage points. Drone footage adds a modern and distinctive touch to your portfolio, helping you stand out from the competition.

The Importance of Storytelling in Videography

Storytelling should always be at the forefront of your work. Whether it’s a brand story, a wedding, or an event, a strong narrative captivates your audience and creates a lasting impact. Crafting a compelling story ensures your work resonates with viewers and leaves a memorable impression.

Spotlight on Iconic Film Locations in Manchester

Explore filming locations that have graced the screens, such as the Northern Quarter. This area offers a cinematic backdrop that’s perfect for creating striking visuals. Highlighting iconic locations in your work can wow clients and add a sense of familiarity to your videos.

Behind-the-Scenes Content

Filming behind-the-scenes content is an excellent way to engage potential clients. It showcases your creative process, professionalism, and attention to detail. This type of content adds authenticity to your work and gives viewers an inside look at the artistry behind the finished product.

Customizable Packages to Meet Diverse Needs

All the projects are different and tailored to meet your needs. Obviously, I do packages to help streamline my services in a way that’s transparent and fair. Whether you’re after a wedding package, corporate event, or a quick headshot session. I will make sure your needs are met.

If you need any extra assistance, I have a range of add-ons like an additional editing service, rush delivery, and behind-the-scenes footage. Just let me know what you require.

Expert Tips for Stellar Photography

Harnessing Urban Light: Manchester has a lot of mysterious light with the weather changing at the drop of a hat. The golden hours can work perfectly with architecture and shadows for a dynamic composition.

Embracing Diversity: Manchester is home to a lot of diverse communities with different areas having cultural and authentic opportunities to take amazing pictures.

Attention to Detail: Manchester is a bustling city with a city with a large architectural profile. Look at capturing the small details to stand out with textures, patterns, colours and character.

Highlighting Manchester-Specific Challenges and Opportunities

Weather and Lighting

The weather in Manchester is unpredictable, and this can be challenging without the right equipment. Professional photographers and videographers in Manchester are well-prepared to handle this, ensuring the lighting and final results are still top quality, regardless of conditions.

Crowded Urban Spaces

Manchester has stunning urban landscapes and often gives off a New York-style vibe. While the bustling streets and iconic architecture can be a challenge to work around, they also provide a unique opportunity to create dramatic, visually engaging shots.

Behind-the-Scenes Content: Showcasing the Journey

When you film a behind the scenes it gives your audience a different perspective. You can give a creative and transparent look at your business that’s artistic and unique. If your shooting a unique video in Manchester this can be great to showcasing your business and locally showing of Manchester.

When you work candidly with different light adjustments and test shots this can be made look professional and grab your niche audience. The point is we’re not going for perfection, but captivation.

If you look at showcasing Manchester, you can add some depth like the unpredictable weather or the red brick buildings. This adds local value to your video. This can deliver exceptional results for your business.

Niche Services

Corporate Events and Conferences

Make sure to have videography and photography packages ready for corporate events. Capturing professional, polished content for conferences or business occasions is a growing need in Manchester, and it’s an area where local expertise can really shine.

Weddings and Personal Events

With Manchester’s scenic skyline and historic landmarks, there are endless creative possibilities for personal events. Whether it’s an intimate wedding or a big celebration, the city provides beautiful backdrops that can take the final results to the next level.

Brand Storytelling

Dynamic storytelling is key to helping brands connect with their audience. Whether it’s through video, photography, or a combination of both, having a clear, creative vision makes a huge difference when promoting businesses in Manchester.

Client Education

Choosing the Right Service

Producing guides for clients can make all the difference. Help them understand whether they need photography, videography, or a mixture of both by explaining how each service works and how it benefits their goals.

Pre-Shoot Preparation Tips

Giving clients a pre-shoot guide saves time and helps things run smoothly. Make sure they’re ready with the right locations, wardrobe, and a clear idea of the shoot. This preparation ensures better results on the day and makes the process more enjoyable for everyone involved.

Tailored Consultations for Your Vision

Videographers must understand your vision. The whole point of videography is to tailor your vision, drive objectives and go the extra mile. In a range of services like corporate events, wedding celebrations, or a personal project, it’s our job to bring your business to life.

Supporting Manchester's Creative Community

Manchester has a high-level videography and photography community at the heart of everything. When you collaborate with local artists we help bring along the creative community, which is innovative and proud.

Let's Create Memorable Visuals Together

Whatever the profile of work, Manchester has a lot of inspiration. The city has loads of areas where to film weather, especially for a cultural event. You can have loads of great special moments in Manchester. If you’re looking for a freelance videographer or photographer in Manchester - Let’s talk.

Service Areas

Check out my other Service area pages in North Wales, London, Chester, Wrexham, Liverpool, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham,

Leeds, Bristol, Shrewsbury, Wirral, Stafford, Lake District, Telford,& Cheshire.

Our Services

Photography Services

Corporate Photography

Portrait Sessions

Event Photography

Urban Exploration Photography

Videography Services

Corporate Videography

Event Documentation

Promotional Videos

Cityscape Videography

Travel Videography

Sport Videography

Frequently Asked Questions

Services Offered

As I’ve mentioned we have everything from corporate events to personal portraits, and we have a wide range of services.

Booking a Session

The fastest way is to call me on 07852252034 or email me at contactjonnyn@gmail.com to go over the finer details and book a meeting. Or you can click here.

Free Consultations

There is absolutely no fee for our consultations, we want to get to know your business and service accordingly.

Service Areas

We operate all over the UK but mainly in Chester, Manchester, Liverpool and North Wales.

Pricing

We work with all different types of budgets and project scopes. Contact us for quotes. Check my main service page for locational info.

Experience

I’ve worked with loads of different sectors and have a long portfolio of clients helping businesses grow.

Turnaround Time

A typical turnaround takes around 2-3 weeks for photography jobs and 4-6 weeks for videography projects, to make sure it’s top-notch for delivery.

Editing Services

Of course, we edit all our videos and enhance the quality of the final product.

Film Blog

I do have a film blog for tips and tricks - View it here. I delph deep into serivices like Event, Cinamatic, Property, Travel, Corporate & Music.

What makes your services unique?

My services are all tailored to reflect your brand in the best light possible. I worked for many diverse businesses and always delivered exceptional results.

Do you offer flexible scheduling?

I’m pretty flexible and can schedule around my clients. Just let me know when’s good for you. I’ll try to match your needs.

Can I request specific styles for my photos or videos?

Of course! Just let me know what you like. i.e. classical, natural or cinematic? I work with you to bring your project to life.

How do you ensure quality in your work?

I’ve work in the industry for a decade and I’m very experienced. I always deliver a high result. The tech I use is second to none with advanced editing equipment.

What if I’m unsure about what I need?

We’ll go over everything in the consultation. Let’s go over all your ideas and goals. After we can brainstorm ideas.

Do you provide ongoing support after project completion?

Sure do! I’m happy to keep working with you until your goals are complete. I want you to be super happy with your results.

Can you help with social media content?

Yeh of course! Just let me know the platform and I will ensure it boosts your online presence.

Do you have insurance for your equipment and shoots?

I have insurance if something unfortunate happens to any of my equipment. Making things more secure.

Do you provide location scouting services?

Yes, I can assist you with that. Let me know what you're thinking, and we can brainstorm some ideas together. We'll find somewhere great.

Can you accommodate last-minute projects?

I'll do my best, but it depends on my schedule. Send me a message, and we can take it from there.

What file formats do you deliver?

I can deliver my work in a variety of formats, such as MP4, MOV, JPEG, and PNG, depending on your project requirements. Let me know what you need.

Do you provide training on how to use the delivered content?

Yes, I can assist you with that, no problem. After the project, we can arrange a time to go over everything together.

Can you help with scriptwriting or storyboarding for videography projects?

I certainly can! I can develop scripts and storyboards that enhance the project and ensure it flows much better, from start to finish.

Do you offer drone photography or videography services?

I can work with drones, but I don’t have a licence. If you’re looking for event, real estate, or promotional services, give me a call.

What’s your process for managing large-scale projects?

It really depends on the size of the project. I can provide a detailed plan that works by milestones, and I’m happy to talk you through the process.

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