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Capture the True Spirit of Your Wedding Day with Timeless, Natural Photography
Planning your wedding in or around Derbyshire? John Mottershaw Photography, based in Grindleford, offers a relaxed and natural photography experience designed to make your special day even more memorable. John focuses on capturing genuine, informal moments that tell the story of you and your loved ones—so your photos will bring those precious memories to life for years to come.
A Photography Experience Designed Around You
John’s style is discreet, professional, and easygoing. He understands that being in front of the camera can feel daunting, so he works to make you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the day. Couples consistently praise his unobtrusive approach and how he turns the photography process into an enjoyable part of their celebration. By focusing on real emotions and joyful moments, John creates a stunning visual story that truly reflects your wedding day.
Trusted Expertise Backed by a Rich Family Legacy
Choosing John means working with a photographer who brings deep experience and a unique heritage to your wedding. As a fourth-generation professional photographer, with a family history dating back to 1870, John combines tradition with modern techniques. Having captured around 500 weddings, he knows how to highlight the unique character of your celebration. He is also a qualified member of The Guild of Photographers, ensuring the highest professional standards.
Flexible Services Tailored to Your Wedding
Every wedding is one of a kind, and John offers a variety of customizable packages to fit your needs, including:
- High-resolution digital photos for lasting quality
- Pre-wedding and post-wedding photography sessions
- Album options ranging from elegant mini albums to fully digital collections
To give your wedding the full attention it deserves, John commits to photographing only one wedding per day. He is happy to travel to your chosen venue, ensuring your day is captured exactly as you envision.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
Honestly, I've done so many weddings and been so lucky to have worked with such lovely people that I really couldn't possibly single out a single wedding, and neither would I want to! This might sound a bit cheesy but all the weddings that I've been asked to photograph have honestly been a joy and a privilege.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
relaxed, discreet, enjoyable, natural, quality
What about your business are you most proud of?
The empathy and connection that I can make with couples as a result of experience, putting them completely at ease in front of the camera. I love to produce a set of natural photographs that truly reflects the joy and the buzz of the day. My past experience in the professional photographic laboratory plays a very large part in the quality of the processing.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't get stressed: make it "you".
Find suppliers and venue that you really get along with and it will all come together.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
It starts with the engagement shoot. This is such a good way of us getting to know each other so that you won't be met by a stranger on the day.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
Just don't worry about it! No matter what the conditions, a good photographer will guide you every step of the way and make the process enjoyable and worry-free.
Describe how you got into photography.
I represent the fourth generation of photographers in my family who have been in photography in Sheffield since 1870. I have worked in processing, travel and commercial photography but it was wedding photography that I wanted to specialise in.