Author:
Chris Jolley
I’m Chris, founder of Jolley Productions. I’ve been passionate about photography and filmmaking since I was eight – a childhood fascination that’s become my vocation. After a brief detour studying design engineering in my late teens and early twenties, I returned to visual storytelling with a deeper appreciation for the blend of technical know-how and creativity that drives my work.
What motivates me most is delivering exceptional client satisfaction. As a perfectionist, I’m always exploring new ideas, fresh approaches and the best camera technology to achieve standout results. My combined experience as a photographer and videographer across a range of industries is a key strength. I’ve been trusted by brands such as adidas, Sodexo and Compare the Market, among others. That background gives me calm confidence on set and the ability to capture moments with clarity and impact.
I’d love to hear your story and help you tell it. I’m always happy to have a friendly, no-obligation chat and look forward to the possibility of working together.
The Rise of Short-Form Corporate Video (and How Businesses Can Use It Beyond TikTok)
Introduction Short-form video is like the espresso of digital marketing. Small, punchy, and guaranteed to wake people up, if you get it right. But while everyone's obsessing over TikTok dances and trending sounds, smart businesses are quietly using short-form video…
August 20, 2025
How to Use Video at Every Stage of the Sales Funnel
Introduction Video is like the Swiss Army knife of marketing and sales. It's versatile, reliable, and surprisingly effective at solving problems you didn't even know you had. But here's the thing: most businesses use video like a blunt instrument. They…
August 18, 2025
How to Measure Video Marketing Impact: A Comprehensive Framework
How do you measure the impact of a video? I asked this question on LinkedIn and used case studies to explain everything. This time around, I'm going to get into the weeds a bit more. You see, it's one of…
July 30, 2025
Why Most Video Marketing Campaigns Fail: The 3 Overlooked Fundamentals
Video marketing has become the golden child of digital advertising. Every brand wants its moment of viral fame, its slice of the attention economy pie. Yet, for all the investment in sleek production values and creative concepts, most video marketing…
July 30, 2025
How Do I Sell My House Without an Estate Agent? (And Still Sleep at Night)
Introduction Let’s start with the big question. Can you sell your house without an estate agent? Yes. Should you? Well... that depends on how brave you’re feeling, how organised you are, and whether you can talk property with the same…
June 25, 2025
How to Get Your Property to the Top of Rightmove (Without Losing Your Mind)
Introduction Rightmove is like the Glastonbury of property listings. Everyone's desperate to be on the main stage or at the front of the crowd for Elton John or Stormzy. But with over 900,000 properties listed at any one time, how…
June 25, 2025
Video Marketing for SEO: Become 53x More Likely to Hit Page One
Introduction When someone says “SEO,” or Search Engine Optimisation, most people either nod like they totally get it or look as lost as Tom Hanks in Castaway. More often than not, it’s the latter. Let’s be honest, to most people,…
June 23, 2025
Wedding Photography in Romiley: Rick and Karen’s Big Day
It's early in the morning of Friday the 9th of August 2019, and the sun is already burning through the sky and the temperature is rising... It's looking like the perfect day for a wedding. In truth I'm a little…
June 22, 2025
Wedding Photography in Bollington: Pete and Kayleigh’s Big Day
Pete and Kayleigh have been happily partnered for many years and already have two beautiful kids: Alfie and Isabella. It's Friday, June 3rd, 2022, and finally, it's time to 'tie the knot'! It's a fantastic, warm, sunny day from the…
June 22, 2025
Property Photography in Cheshire for Gascoigne Halman
A quick look at some recent property photography work for various stunning homes in Prestbury, Cheshire, for Gascoigne Halman. These are just samples of the many sets of great photos produced for Gascoigne Halman and other estate agents every month.…
June 22, 2025
Property Photography in Stockport
Does this house take your fancy? Contact Woodhall Properties estate agents to view 73 Garners Lane in Stockport, South Manchester. John and his wonderful agency team kindly entrusted me to produce their commercial marketing for most of the properties they…
June 22, 2025
Event Photography: A Perfect Pizza Party
Well, this was a housewarming party with a difference. Why, I hear you ask? Well, the great entertainment put on by the hosts was one factor. To celebrate both the family's move to the Cheshire countryside, as well as a…
June 22, 2025