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Based in the Derbyshire Peak District, just to the south of Sheffield, John Mottershaw is one of the most experienced photographers in the country.

This dedicated professional is passionate about his craft and loves helping clients capture magical memories of their big day. He aims to provide each couple with a stunning visual record of their wedding that they can look back and enjoy for years to come.

John aims to provide a warm and enjoyable experience for couples by putting their needs at the centre of everything he does.

Knowing that many worry in advance about the presence of the camera, John is particularly keen to ensure that couples and their guests feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, thereby bringing out the real joy and emotion of the day. The engagement shoot that goes with the full packages is always effective in establishing a great and friendly rapport.

Many have commented afterwards about how much they enjoyed the photography on the day.

Services Offered

A comprehensive service that can cover right from bridal preparation to the first dance (and usually a little beyond). Alternatively coverage can be from as little as a couple of hours for a smaller weekday wedding.

The details, the joy, the guests, the formal, the informal are all taken care of.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

A comprehensive service that can cover from bridal preparation to the first dance. Alternatively coverage can be from as little as a couple of hours for a smaller weekday wedding

How far in advance should I contact you?

I never know when enquiries will come in - sometimes days are booked a year or more in advance, other days are available to book much nearer the time, particularly weekdays

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, anywhere in the UK and overseas

What is the charge for travelling?

For longer distances (e.g. 2 hours+ each way) I just ask for the extra costs incurred. In particular I ask clients to cover accommodation required for much longer distance. Overseas - let's chat!

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Artistic
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

Blend of traditional meets modern: mainly informal to cover the story of the day, but with portraits and groups in a blance to suit the couple

What kind of equipment do you use?

High end Fujifilm for its quiet unobtrusiveness and stunning colours. All taken using raw files carefully processed in Capture One

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, password protected galleries using the Zenfolio platform

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

No

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Direct

How do you work?

Friendly, kind and quite informal, bringing out the true happiness of the day. Turn-round time for the finished gallery is a maximum of three weeks

Reviews for John Mottershaw Photography

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Nishant Sent on 18/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience! 10/10 would recommend

John helped me with my engagement photography. He was very kind and professional. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who's looking for an experienced and skillful photographer. He helped me get some great pictures despite the weather being challenging. Couldn't really ask for anything more! Perfect experience :)
ROB
Rob Sent on 18/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kind & professional photographer

We were thrilled to have John as our photographer for our wedding last June. 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
Catherine Sent on 15/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely photographer

John photographed our wedding in July 2025 and he was fantastic. We chose him because of how natural couples looked in his photos and for two people not particularly comfortable in front of a camera John put us totally at ease and was so kind and easy to talk to throughout the whole process and made the day even more enjoyable. He got some fantastic shots of us and of our guests which was really important to us as we got to see our friends and family enjoying the day as much as we did as well!
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Craig Sent on 07/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Relaxed and Friendly. Captured the emotion of the day perfectly

John is a fantastic photographer. We had a very small wedding with immediate family only.
Ahead of the event John arranged time to meet with us to find out more about us, the style of our wedding and what was important to us.

On the day he was calm, professional and helped us through the process when neither of us are natural posers.

I would highly recommned John as a photographer
Ciara
Ciara Sent on 19/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

John is an amazing photographer but also a lovely person. He worked closely with us to get the images we wanted plus lots of extras. We weren’t pressured in to any extras. We got some great shots in the Peak District too, he knew some great places. He even took our engagement pictures in the snow. Cannot recommend him enough.
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2 Commercial Road, Grindleford, Hope Valley S32 2HA Sheffield (South Yorkshire)

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