Jon Wagstaff is a freelance photographer based in Essex, his passion lies in Sports Photography concentrating on Rugby, Football and Cricket, but enjoys photographing other sports and is now entering into other areas of photography.
His photographs are taken in a journalistic way, using natural light where possible and he looks to capture the right moment, from joy and jubilation, to disappointment and frustration – it’s all in the game!
For over 15 years now, Jon has been the Official Club Photographer for Southend Rugby Football Club, who have played in the National Leagues. Many of his images have appeared in the local Echo Newspaper, as well as The Rugby Paper, the RFU Handbook, The Daily Telegraph Online and BBC Essex.
Jon also has a keen involvement in other Essex based clubs such as Southend on Sea E.M.T.Cricket Club, Hadleigh and Thundersley Cricket Club, The Gents of Essex C.C, Essex C.C.C. and The MCC.
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News Update:
Due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19), my Sports Photography has fallen by the way side. So I have been concentrating on Landscapes, Buildings & other areas of Photography, which allows me to keep a social distance, by using my telephoto lenses....
“The Battle of Chalkwell” Westcliff C C v Leigh C C: Sat 8th June 2019:
Cricket Sports Photography: This Saturday sees the much awaited local derby in the Shepherd Neame Essex League Div 3 clash as Westcliff entertain Leigh at Chalkwell Park. Westcliff are unbeaten in the League so far this season and sit top of the League, 10 points...
SNEL Cricket: Sat 18th May 2019:
Cricket Sports Photography: This Saturday I will be hoping to capture the action at John Burrows, where Hadleigh take on Brentwood in the Premier Division. Also in the Prem Division Chelmsford entertain Ilford at Chelmer Park, where I hope to swing by later in the...
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