John Mottershaw Photography

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Hi, I'm John 👋
Professional
Warm hearted
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"You were so discrete and professional throughout the day. We knew you were the right person for us but having you there was far more than what we had ever imagined. We can’t thank you enough."
Photographing weddings is a joy and a privilege! I'm a semi-documentary, informal, friendly and extremely experienced professional photographer telling a beautiful warm-hearted story of your wedding. I'd love to hear from you!
John Mottershaw Photography Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£375
Maximum price
£1,450
Price range from short coverage to full coverage, including bridal preparation and first (and more) dance. Albums also available. Happy to offer a Bridebook discount of 5% on the above prices.
John Mottershaw Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Modern
Natural

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Back-Up Equipment
Photo Printing
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Large Group Shots
Online Shop
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Digital Editing / Airbrushing
Images on USB
John Mottershaw Photography Full Description

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

Name of Wedding Contact: John Mottershaw.
Your day is all about you and it means so much when the wedding photography reflects your own personalities. A warm hearted portrait of your wedding that portrays the happiness, the emotion and sheer joy of your amazing day. All taken with patience and warmth by a highly experienced professional, making the photography a really special enjoyable part of your beautiful day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1989
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(11)
Amy and Gary
Happy couple married in August
January 2026
You really added to the day

What an amazing day! We loved every minute of our wedding day and are so happy that you were there to document it. You really added to the day with your comments and banter in non-intrusive, fun, lighthearted way. Lots of people have commented on your contribution to the day and how excellent it was. That’s before they’ve even seen the photos! We can’t wait to see them all especially the moments that you captured when no one was looking. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to others

Lauren and Craig
Happy couple married in April
January 2026
These photos are absolutely amazing!!

“Wow! These photos are absolutely amazing!! We are so pleased with them!!….. ….thank you so much for the photography at our wedding! All the photos are fantastic – it was really hard to choose! “ Thanks again

Bethan and Roy
Happy couple married in May
January 2026
We are DELIGHTED!! You are AMAZING

Wow wow WOW!! We are DELIGHTED!! You are AMAZING  We feel that you caught the whole event exactly as it was and we relived every moment through your pictures. I didn’t seem to see you taking ANY photos except for the more organised ones! We now have to think you are some sort of magician. None of us noticed how you managed to move around so swiftly to get all the shots. Your eye for detail is brilliant. We are thoroughly happy with your work! Everyone loved having you about and chatting with you

English Wedding
Wedding: May
January 2026
Sometimes you just know....

“Sometimes you just know. Sometimes there’s a quiet beauty in wedding photos which speaks right through to your heart. Sometimes you’ll stumble across a wedding photographer who has a real talent for capturing looks of love, those tiny glances from a groom to a bride, which say everything without speaking a word. Sheffield / Derbyshire wedding photographer John Mottershaw does this brilliantly. His images are timeless and authentic......"

Mailys and Tom
Happy couple married in August
January 2026
so professional and easy to work with

“My husband and I were so happy with John as our wedding photographer. He was so professional and easy to work with, and he made us feel really comfortable in front of the camera. We loved that he took a lot of candid pictures, so we were able to capture the real emotions of the day. The end results were absolutely stunning, and we will cherish these photos forever.”

Ciara and Peter
Happy couple married in July
January 2026
They're all so good!

John has given us some amazing memories from the day and has allowed us to see every aspect and all the little moments we missed. we're now just struggling to decide which photos we want in our album - they're all so good!

Louise and John
Happy couple married in April
January 2026
highly skilled at taking posed and candid shots

I highly recommend John. Everything was effortless and the photos he took are a fabulous memory of our day. We were spoilt for choice when deciding on photos for our album as John is highly skilled at taking posed and candid shots. He is so friendly and everyone felt comfortable with his presence.

Rob and Jimeena
Happy couple married in June
January 2026
warmth and professionalism

"I had initially worried that taking photos might feel like a chore, but John turned it into one of the most enjoyable parts of the day. His warmth and professionalism put everyone at ease, and he was incredibly kind to our guests. The photos beautifully captured not just the people, but also the stunning Peak District backdrop. I wholeheartedly recommend John to anyone looking for a photographer who brings both talent and genuine care to your special day."

Catherine and Piers
Happy couple married in July
January 2026
we felt really lucky to be in your hands

Thank you so much for these, they are absolutely STUNNING photos of the day, you absolutely captured all of the guests to a tee and we’ve particularly enjoyed looking through some of the moments we didn’t see in person to see our friends and family having fun! We wanted to thank you so much for your hard work on our day, it was such an incredible day and we felt really lucky to be in your hands with the photographs, you made the whole process absolutely joyous...

Carol
Wedding: August
November 2018
Professional and friendly!

I've worked alongside John at a number of weddings and he's always professional and friendly, with exceptional photographs to remember your day. Highly recommended!

John Mottershaw Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
Grindleford, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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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.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Discount5%