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Weddings, families, sport and documentary: chasing light wherever it falls, from Africa to the Isle of Man.

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About Jonathan

About

From Africa to the Isle of Man.

2012 · Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Born in the newsroom.

Jonathan began as a photojournalist for The Witness, the oldest daily newspaper in Southern Africa. Hard news, politics, protest and conservation: an unfiltered, immersive education in storytelling under pressure, and in finding beauty in the darkest of places.

2012–2018 · Across Southern Africa

A wider lens.

From President Zuma's state ceremonies to the UCI Downhill World Cup and the Comrades Marathon, photographing the Mandela family, Johnson & Johnson, and South Africa's most prestigious schools along the way.

2019 · Isle of Man

Home found in the Irish Sea.

In 2019 Jonathan made the Isle of Man his permanent home, falling for the island's quiet dignity, rugged coastlines and close-knit community.

Today · Isle of Man & worldwide

Not a visitor. A resident.

Now one of the island's most trusted creative partners and a listed UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man photographer, still travelling for commissions wherever the story is.

Photography, for Jonathan, is a celebration of being present.

Isle of Man coastline by Jonathan Burton Real Moments · Honestly Seen Photography Weddings, events, schools, sport and documentary. Step into the light Marketing and creative work by Jonathan Burton One Contact · No Handoffs Marketing Web, social, print and content, campaign-ready. See the work

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The story continues.

Aerial panorama of the Isle of Man coastline FreeMe Wildlife charity photography
Event photography by Jonathan Burton Polo in the Park at Ballacooiley, photographed for Ramsey Crookall
Mini World magazine cover featuring Jonathan Burton's photography Pet portrait from the Pawtraiture series
Chicago the musical at the Villa Gaiety, photographed by Jonathan Burton Wedding photography by Jonathan Burton

Trusted By

Brands & organisations
that trust the work.

From Isle of Man businesses to international commissions: brands, institutions, and media that have trusted Jonathan's lens across 13 years and 4 continents.

Johnson & Johnson, BBC News, Bloomberg, The Times, City Press, Global Citizen, Founded, Mum's Mail, Regent Dental Care, Ramsey Crookall, Michaelhouse, Pietermaritzburg Girls' High, Manx SPCA, Manx Breast Cancer Support, FreeMe Wildlife, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, Comrades Marathon, Mandela Day Marathon.

Press & Editorial

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Listed Biosphere Photographer Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky on Johnson & Johnson's Work in South Africa BBC News Bloomberg An Optical Illusion Commemorates Nelson Mandela City Press Nkandla, Ethics and Ubuntu Face2Face Africa Patrice Motsepe: A Look at the SA Billionaire's Journey to Becoming Head of African Football

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a conversation.

No pitch. No pressure. Jonathan will read what you send, think about it properly and come back to you honestly. Sometimes the most useful thing he can tell you is what is already working that you have not noticed yet. That is usually where it starts.

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