Specialist dance photography for children and young dancers — captured in a dedicated studio by Jon Applegate, with over 14 years experience in dance photography across the UK.
Based in Essex, families travel from across the UK for calm, confidence-building dance photography sessions.
Dance Photography That Captures More Than a Pose
Confidence. Character. A moment in their journey — worth remembering.
Premium Dance Photography in the UK for Children and Young Dancers
Because this stage of their life matters.
Jon Applegate Photography is a specialist dance photography studio based in Essex, serving families and young dancers across the UK.
We create expressive, editorial-style dance portraits and movement photography that reflect each dancer’s personality, confidence, and focus.
Sessions take place in our purpose-built professional studio, with calm, confidence-building guidance throughout.
Jon has over 14 years’ specialisation in dance photography, working with dancers from beginners to aspiring professionals.
Every dancer’s journey is different.
But one thing is always true — this stage will never come again.
At Jon Applegate Photography, dance photography isn’t about ticking off poses or producing standard portraits. It’s about capturing who your child is becoming — their confidence, focus, personality and quiet determination — in a way you’ll be grateful for years from now.
From our purpose‑built dance photography studio in Essex, families travel from across the UK for something more than ordinary dance photos:
• expressive, editorial‑style portraits
• beautifully lit movement photography
• a calm, confidence‑building experience for children
• and images that feel personal, not generic
Parents often tell us the same thing afterwards:
“We’re so glad we didn’t wait.”
Because shoes get outgrown. Routines change. Childhood moves on.
But this version of your dancer — right now — is worth remembering.
Dance photography for families who don’t wait for someday.
Stories We’ve Captured
What parents tell us
Most parents tell us their child was nervous before the session.
Almost all say they left standing taller.
“Beau absolutely loved her shoot ! She was nervous about poses and worried about not getting leaps and jumps perfect first time. She was completely put at ease - given lots of ideas and direction, and quickly grew in confidence realising that it was ok to try different things and fine if they didn’t always work. Some of her best shots were when she just relaxed and stopped trying to do things she had seen others do and was encouraged to just be herself on the shoot!”
Beau and Jess Elizabeth
“Jon made us both feel completely comfortable immediately. He had lots of great ideas & suggestions but was also equally happy to listen to Erin’s ideas. The resulting pictures are so amazing and we love them all xxx”
Erin and Nicki Scarfe
Helping young dancers build
confidence through photography
“Jon Applegate- he’s your guy”-
Abby Lee Miller - Dance moms
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