The Photographer behind the work
JOHN SHAW PHOTOGRAPHY
Preparation is one of the most important parts of my work. I'm equal parts photographer and strategist - anticipating what the day needs, solving problems when they arise and creating the space for you to be present with the people you love.
You Come First - No Matter What
FROM OUR FIRST CALL TO YOUR LAST DANCE
SOPHIE + TIM
"We really appreciated John’s personality, his professionalism, and he really builT a personal connection with us."
I've been fascinated by photography since I was a teenager, but my path to becoming a wedding photographer started somewhere unexpected: behind the DJ booth.
For years, I watched weddings unfold from the other side of the room. I saw what made a celebration feel effortless, what brought people together, and what happened when the plan inevitably changed. I also watched photographers work - the moments they noticed, the way they directed a room, and the images they created.
Eventually, I realized I didn't just want to photograph weddings. I wanted to approach them differently.
Today, I bring that same awareness to every wedding I photograph: preparation without rigidity, direction without taking over, and an instinct for knowing when to step in and when to let the moment happen.
I'm there to create photos, but I'm also there to help the day work.
Dream Big AND Imagine Fearlessly
Your photographs should feel like you - not like a collection of poses pulled from someone else's wedding. I'll guide you when direction is helpful, step back when the moment speaks for itself, and look for the emotion and details that mke your story uniquely yours.
My advice for you:
Erica & Jared
"John was everything we needed him to be. He was calm but excited to be with us and he even reminded us to eat and stay hydrated. He was overall such a great presence on our wedding day."
Tell me about your dream day and I'll provide you with pro tips to make it a reality.
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Erica & Jared
“Johnny's work was so different from typical wedding photos. They were a little moodier and more dramatic. We felt like we could feel so much emotion in his photos.”
