JM Photography and Video have been in business since 2007 to provide professional wedding photography and videography + portrait and commercial services in Scotland and North of England. Please see 140 x 5 star reviews on BARK. People comment frequently about my professional, friendly and relaxed approach, which puts them at ease, and results in such good photography.
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160 customer reviews
Gareth jones
Wedding Photography
There is not much more to say than excellent. John could not do enough for us, he made some excellent suggestions on back drop and poses but also listened to what we wanted. I would use time and time again.
Rachel Fletcher and Elan Elstone
Wedding Photography
Gorgeous photos and lovely person! Made us feel at ease on the day and good clear communication leading up to the wedding. Prompt delivery of photographs
Louise Neil
Wedding Photography
John was very friendly and made us feel at ease straightaway. We got married at Merewood Country House Hotel and he knew the venue really well which enabled him to take us to optimum places to capture the best photos.
Although it was a drizzly day, the photos were very clear and we are really happy with them. Highly recommend John to capture your wedding day perfectly.
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Thankyou, Louise & Andrew for taking the time to post a review. It was lovely to meet you both on an early Spring day at Windermere for your wedding. Lovely also, to photograph you with the first Spring daffodils of 2025 in the beautiful Lakes. May I wish you continuing happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Grace stirton
Wedding Photography
We used this amazing friendly guy to do. Our wedding pics
He made us so relaxed and was very professional
At all times
Such a lovely man and aimed to please in every way
We wee delighted with the outcome and quality and presentation.
He was very quick in getting the profs to us
Such a wonderful relaxing experience
He was so lovely relaxed and made us so comfortable
X even the young kids were relaxed with his approach and understanding
Couldn’t thank this guy enough he went above and beyond
Certainly would recommend him
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Pauline Cunningham
General Photography
Great service from John for family photographs at Christmas time. I cannot believe the range of pictures he managed to take in the time and he was vey patient with the children, highly recommend him .
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Pauline, thanks so much for taking time to post a review. It was lovely to meet you all, the adults and all your grandchildren from the families gathered to celebrate Christmas 2025. I was so happy to share a couple of hours with you all and hope that the photos give you all a few smiles. Kind regards John www.jmphotography.video
Megan Cassidy
JM was amazing to work with very helpful and ur final photos were amazing.
Selina
Amazing service from John!! He captured our day perfectly ! Memories to keep forever ! Thank you :)
Neil & Lynsey
Wedding Photography
From the initial email enquiring about our wedding photography John made everything very easy and communicated well. On the day John arrived before any of us and made us all feel comfortable. He guided and advised us where he wanted us for the best possible pics. Would defo recommend. More...
Gerard and Beverlry Ellis
Wedding Photography
We used John for our wedding at Gretna Green in July, I booked half an hour extra time which I am glad I did. John was punctual, he is local to the area so knew the right spots for the photographs and gave us some history to the area which was a nice touch. John is relaxed and easy to get on with. After the wedding we received our download and drive promptly. I would recommend his services. More...
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Hi Gerard & Beverly Thankyou so much for taking the time to post such a positive and encouraging review. It is much appreciated and I wish you both all the best. John www.jmphotography.video
Angela Broomhead
Wedding Photography
We booked John to photograph our small wedding in August without ever meeting him. Due to living so far away all communication was done by email and phonecall. But John made me feel confident that his photos would be exactly what we wanted and I'm happy to say they are! John was friendly, made us all feel relaxed, and captured the day perfectly. We love the photos and the video, thank you. We would not hesitate to recommend John. More...
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Hi Angela, thankyou for posting such a kind and thoughtful review. I enjoyed meeting you and Luke and your family in the beautiful surroundings of Cringletie Gardens, Peebles. And all on a day of lovely sunshine for you all! Wishing you continuing happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Peter Ashcroft
John was fantastic on the day done loads of photos in the time we had him and made sure we got what we wanted
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Hi Peter & Melissa It was great to meet you and your Liverpool friends at the Bowfield in Johnstone on a lovely summer's day. I think you and your friends win the prize for making the photoshoot such a laugh, your pictures reflect the fun and happiness of the day, which I enjoyed sharing with you. Wishing you continuing fun and happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Debbie Priest
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have John as our wedding photographer! From the very beginning, he was professional, friendly, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera.
On the day itself, he captured every moment so beautifully without ever feeling intrusive—he blended in seamlessly while still managing to get the most incredible shots.
The photos are absolutely stunning and tell the story of our day perfectly. John has such an amazing eye for detail and emotion, and we will treasure these memories forever. If you’re looking for someone who is not only talented but also kind, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what he does, John is the one. Highly, highly recommend!
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Hi Debbie & Bruce, thankyou so much for writing such an encouraging, kind and motivating review. It is very much appreciated. I enjoyed sharing your wedding afternoon with your far travelled Shetland family. Perth Registration Office is an incredibly impressive building and from a photographer's perspective, wonderful for photos & video. Your Registrar was also welcoming and efficient, so a great experience to remember this venue. Travelling to Loch Leven and onwards to your hotel in Kinross for your photoshoot was another great opportunity for such lovely photographs. In summary, it did not feel like work for me, it was great to meet you all, thankyou! Wishing you continuing happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Andrew Whyte
Wedding Photography
John was wonderful to work with he got all the pictures we wanted and more. He managed our guests throughout when taking our pictures. I would use John again and would also recommend him to all. He went the extra mile of us on our wedding day. He took the last minute request we had in his stride even when he was due to leave. I don't have enough good words I can say about how he conducted himself, he made our day that bit more memorable. More...
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Hi Andrew & Grace, thankyou for taking the time to post such a nice review, it is very much appreciated. I enjoyed meeting you all at the Hilton in Queensferry with the Forth Bridges in the background and the unscheduled scaling of the bridge by climate protestors to view in between! It was impressive to be in the company of so many karate blackbelts and this kept me on my best behaviour! You both, along with your guests, made it so easy for me to do my job and the result is lovely photos & video. Wishing you continuing happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Margaret Robertson
Wedding Videography
I hired John Flaherty of JM Photography and Video for my daughters wedding on 2nd August 2025.
The setting was split between Linlithgow and a countryside setting.
He beautifully captured pictures and videos of my daughter and her now husband, as well as family and guests.
He orchestrated beautiful pictures and put music to parts of the video that made their wedding day even more special.
John was able to mingle well with everyone and also captured special messages guests wished to convey to the bride and groom, as well as capturing their wedding ceremony, vows, hand fasting, speeches and the fun and frolics post wedding. I am so glad I chose JM Photography and Video and would very highly recommend John without hesitation.
Thank you for capturing my daughter and her husband's special day so beautifully John.
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Margaret, thankyou for booking me to video Gemma & James's wedding in Linlithgow. Thankyou also for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and positive review. Both your venue settings, in Linlithgow Town & Countryside, provided lovely backdrops for photos & video. Everyone was friendly and happy to offer congratulation messages; the lovely venues and the friendliness I experienced, both contributed to beautiful pictures and video. May I pass on my best wishes to the couple and both families. Kind regards John www.jmphotography.video
Doug & Angela
Wedding Photography
From start to finish John was excellent and we couldn't rate him high enough as our wedding photographer. During the day he was a pleasure to deal with and remained unobtrusive so I can't fathom how he got such excellent photos and videos. All lighting, placement etc was exceptional and the final photos and video are outstanding and we're with us within weeks. Highly recommend to everyone More...
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Hi Doug & Angela, thankyou for taking the time to post a review of your wedding photography & video taken at Skelmorlie on a beautiful summer's day in July. I am happy that you are pleased with the results and with my service. It was a pleasure to meet you and your families & friends; on such a hot day, thankyou to the lady who supplied me with cold water to cope with such exceptional heat. Congratulations on your marriage and I wish you continuing happiness. John JM Photography & Video
Wilma & Jamie
Wedding Photography
John covered our small Registry wedding at Eastwood Park. Jamie and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for everything, he put everyone at ease and was very professional, organised, courteous and patient with our guests, making us feel he was more a friend than photographer, right from the off. After he took his photos he left time between for guests to take a few snaps of their own. We'll always be grateful that he was able to capture our special day with some very memorable photographs. More...
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Hi Wilma & Jamie, thankyou for a very thoughtful and kind review. It was lovely to meet you both along with family and friends and to take your wedding photographs on such a lovely July afternoon. I wish you continuing health & happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Leanne O'Hare
Wedding Photography
John was amazing and captured every moment perfectly even though we were all crazy and hectic lol. Absolutely love my photos and video of my special day
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Hi Leanne, thankyou for taking time to post a review. Your wedding at the David Lloyd Centre was a vibrant and enjoyable event. Your photoshoot was one lively affair with so many enthusiastic guests showing their enjoyment, which I shared. All the best for a continuation of your happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Susan Donnelly
We had the most wonderful wedding with John capturing some candid moments; there are photographs that are full of fun and quite beautiful, others equally beautiful but more formal. John put us at our ease making the process flow easily. John is punctual, professional and adapted to change when wanted to change the location of the photo shoots. Delighted with the service. More...
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Hi Susan & Alex, thankyou for posting such a kind review. Your wedding photoshoot, with the background of the beautiful Dunfermline Abbey, was blessed with fine June weather and lots of fun. For myself, who holds my birthplace of Lumphinnans proudly, it was easy to relate to fellow Fifers and I truly enjoyed meeting you all. May I wish you both a continuation of the happiness that you both radiate so generously. All the best, John www.jmphotography.video
Emma paterson
Wedding Photography
John was fantastic, took perfect pictures and knew exactly what would work best and how we were to be positioned. Lovely guy!
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Hi Emma & Beth, thankyou so much for posting review. I enjoyed meeting you both along with your family. Found all the nice things said at speeches about your kindness and achievements very uplifting. Wishing you both continuing happiness. All the best, John
Sharon and David Torrance
What can I say. John did all our wedding photography and videography last month (April 25). To say I am pleased with the pictures and video is an understatement. I absolutely love them and wished I had booked him for the full evening as well. I have so many beautiful pictures of our special day and can't decide which ones are my favourite. The video captured our ceremony beautifully and I loved the special touch of messages from our guests. Thank you so much John x More...
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Thankyou for kind words, Sharon & David. Your wedding at the Torrance Hotel, East Kilbride had an an abundance of fun filled guests; they added greatly to such a happy day of beautiful spring sunshine. I wish you both continuing happiness. All the best, John www.jmphotography.video
May Thomson
Wedding Photography
John was amazing on the day of my sisters wedding. Very professional, he absolutely took everything into consideration regarding weather and position of guests.
John even stayed later than we expected.
I booked him as a surprise photographer for my sisters wedding. Was not let down whatsoever.
Five Stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
All the way
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Rachel Andrew
Wedding Photography
We had the pleasure of having John as our photographer/videographer & he did not disappoint. We could not have went with someone better, he was very patient with us all & our children.
He captured the best photos and video of our special day. Thank you again for being part of our day.
Rachel & Joe
The New Mr & Mrs Andrew.
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Ian McCallum
Hi
John was great to work with during what was supposed to be a stressful day but turned into a very pleasant one
And would highly recommend John to
anyone who’s wanting a professional photographer for their big day
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Samantha Agnew
Great day all-round, John was very professional whilst taking all the traditional photos, he also captured photos that I would never have thought of, lovely memory’s of a fantastic day.
He kept in contact with us before and after wedding usb was sent very quickly and quality of video is perfect.
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Samantha Agnew
Great day all-round, John was very professional whilst taking all the traditional photos, he also captured photos that I would never have thought of, lovely memory’s of a fantastic day.
He kept in contact with us before and after wedding usb was sent very quickly and quality of video is perfect.
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Jackie Moran
John was the photographer at our recent element at the blacksmith shop , Gretna green. John was friendly and made us feel at ease. There was no rush to get photographs and he has captured our wedding so well! We love the photographs and video! Thankyou so much! More...
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Hi Jackie & Liam, thankyou for your kind review and just to say what a pleasure it was to meet you both. Enjoyed the chat and the laughs as we moved around doing your photoshoot. Time flies when you are having fun! Wishing you continuing happiness and all the best for the future! John www.jmphotography.video
Vicky Stewart
It was an absolute pleasure having John be part of our special day doing photography. From the very first encounter, John was really friendly and professional and keen to make sure we would have photos that were perfect for us. On the run up to the day John s communication was great and answered any questions (no matter how silly we felt they were) and responded fast. On the day John arrived promptly and put a lot of effort into ensuring the lighting was right and made use of the daylight. John managed to capture our wedding day and the joy experienced by everyone effortlessly and we now have photographs to cherish for a lifetime. It was a perfect mixture of set up and candid photos. John also provided a free video of the day, which we loved so much and can revisit it any time now. We cannot thank John enough for his kindness, patience and professionalism and will be recommending to everyone! Thank you! :) More...
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Hi Vicky & James, your wedding at The Gathering venue in Stepps, Glasgow, in December 24, was a memorable day. From a photographers's perspective, there were an abundance of places inside and outside the venue, to capture beautiful photos; your host was also an excellent MC and added significantly to the whole day. But it was memorable and a delight for myself personally to meet you both, along with your lovely family and friends, which made taking your photos and video so easy to do. Filming your speeches was moving and also entertaining, particularly from your Bridesmaid whose sung contribution will entertain you for years to come! Thank you so much for your lovely review and for giving me the opportunity to share your very special day. I hope all goes well for you both and I wish you continuing happiness. With kind regards, John www.jmphotography.video
Susan
Wedding Photography
From our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos, your experience and professionalism let us feel trustful and no more worrying. You captured every special moment of our day beautifully and naturally. We felt comfortable in front of the camera and video truly made a difference. Also, you are so flexible to match our Chinese style banquet in the evening and the lighting and composition in your photos are stunning. We were able to relax and enjoy our day, know that you were capturing everything perfectly. We and our guests are very satisfied with the photos. Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication. We will cherish these memories forever and will happily recommend you to our friends and family. More...
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Hi Susan & David, thankyou for your lovely review. I am happy that you loved your wedding photographs & video taken at your Church ceremony at Colston Milton Parish Church and at your evening reception at the famous Loon Fung Restaurant in Glasgow. It was also most kind of you to invite me to join your banquet at the Loon Fung. The food was superb and your hospitality was very much appreciated. It was a real pleasure for me to do your wedding photos and video. You and David were so easy to work with and I enjoyed meeting all your guests and your minister conducted a simply beautiful wedding ceremony. I wish you and David congratulations, health and every happiness in your marriage. With kind regards, John, JM Photography & Video.
Penny Marshall
Wedding Photography
John was lovely and was very friendly. Great communication and arrived at our venue before us. He took great photos and delivered within 2 weeks.
Charlotte
Wedding Photography
John is fantastic, there was plenty of communication from start to end.
He covered every aspect of the shoot and even covered things that we hadn't thought about and this made our day extra special.
The quality of his work is second to non, we were over the moon.
We love the video that was created and you could see that John went the extra mile and you can tell that he is very passionate and highly skilled at what he dose.
We hands down recommend John for all you photography needs.
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Omonsegho & CJ
General Photography
CJ and I made contact with John via the Bark website. We commend you, John, for an outstanding job. You were friendly yet very professional. We can't thank you enough for your support, suggestions, and great attention to detail in making sure we had the best memories of a lifetime. We will most definitely recommend you to family and friends. Thanks once again! Warmest regards, Omonsegho & CJ More...
Lauren
Wedding Photography
We had a fantastic experience with John for our wedding photography. He was so helpful when planning something that would fit our budget to getting some amazing photos and video.
Really helpful and easy to get in touch with if you need anything.
Thank you again!
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Jenna Coyne
Wedding Photography
John is a great guy, very friendly and professional. I explained exactly what I was looking for with my photos as I didn’t want anything OTT. Just lovely and simple, and the photos came out amazing. He sent all the photos on USB and also a link to a website where we could view and save them. This was all done within a few weeks of our wedding which allowed us to print out the photos we wanted and share with our families. Would recommend him as he was so affordable and accommodating especially for us who planned our wedding in only 10 weeks. More...
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Thanks so much for kind words, Jenna & Stuart. Your wedding at Number 10, Langside, Glasgow was a pleasure to photograph. Number 10 is a lovely venue with lots of natural light, even on a late Autumn afternoon. You and your guests made it so easy for me to photograph & film your wedding day and I am so pleased you liked the results. All the best for the future, John, www.jmphotography.video
Scott Stewart
Wedding Photography
Cannot Recommend JM photography enough love our photos from our wedding and John was such a great guy to have doing our photos 5 stars and am really glad we picked him
Jamie Forbes-Kay
Wedding Photography
John covered our wedding and has done a super job on our pictures and video. He was a pleasure to have capture our wedding! Would highly recommend! Thank you so very much John! More...
Lisa Warnes
Wedding Photography
John covered our small ceremony at Merewood House. I’m so glad we chose John, he made the whole experience fun and the photos capture the fun and happiness of the day. I would highly recommend John for your big day More...
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Hi Lisa & Craig, thankyou for taking the time to post a review on BARK about my wedding photography & video service. It was lovely to meet you and Craig and your family. I enjoyed our little photoshoot & conversations around The Merewood Country Manor, Windermere on such a beautiful afternoon. Congratulations and all the best John www.jmphotography.video
Jackie McCombe
Wedding Photography
John did our wedding photography. He was very professional and put everyone by at ease.
He arrived in plenty of time and took lots of lovely pictures and videoed the ceremony which we will enjoy watching for years to come.
Family and friends commented on his gentle manner and he even managed to get the kids to smile. I wouldn't hesitate to use John again for other family functions. Highly recommend his services.
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Hi Jackie & Joe, thankyou for taking the time to post a review and thankyou so much for your kind words. It was lovely meeting you and all your family/guests, not forgetting the wee auntie! I wish you continuing happiness. All the best, John, JM Photography & Video
Wendy mason
Wedding Photography
Absolutely fabulous, I booked John for my daughters wedding, and so glad I did, put us at ease, very professional,prices were very reasonable and the photos were beautiful. Thank you so much. Highly recommended for any special occasion. More...
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Hi Wendy, I am so pleased you all like your photos & video, taken at Dunfermline Registrars and out side near the Abbey. Thankyou for taking the time to place a review. Wishing Adele & Daniel and yourself, all the best. x John, JM Photography & Video
Nikki Murray
John was just perfect. Great laugh and very easy to talk to. He done exactly what i asked. Photos and video were back to me very quickly and i am over the moon with them all.
Communication with John was 10/10
Would highly recommend him for any occasion. Very glad we picked him to capture our special day ☺️
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Hi Nikki & Richard Thanks for kind words. Your venue, Wedderburn Barn in Duns is so attractive, your outdoor ceremony was just great in lovely setting, guests enjoying the beautiful surroundings throughout the afternoon. I spoke to and photographed & filmed many of your guests, a really nice crowd of people! I also think you got the balance right with the time spent on photographs. Some couples spend the whole afternoon getting photos done and miss out enjoying their guests. The whole afternoon becomes a photoshoot and you never get that time back; you organised things just right, got all your photos done but still had time to enjoy your afternoon. Your wedding was really memorable and I love your photos & video, it was such a pleasure to meet you both. Kind regards and thanks John www.jmphotography.video T: 07870 693512
Stuart McDavid
John was our photographer/ video our wedding service. We were so happy with our photoshoots taken on the day. Found him so friendly professional patient helped us through day.
Samantha Cruickshanks
Wedding Photography
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will exceed your expectations and provide you with memories to cherish for a lifetime, look no further than JM photography.
We can't thank them enough for their exceptional work.
Very reasonable prices and we got our pictures back prompt!
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Andi
Wedding Photography
Quick & friendly reply to my request
Blessing
Wedding Photography
John is an exceptional photographer who truly does his job well. His talent in capturing moments flawlessly is unparalleled, and his kindness shines through in every interaction.
Having John as our photographer on our special day was an absolute pleasure as he made us feel at ease and ensured each shot was perfect. To say that we are thrilled with the final product would be an understatement.
Truly a fantastic job!
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Lynsey Chislett
Wedding Photography
John was amazing. So laid back, just blended in, got some amazing photos that captured the day perfectly!!
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Hi Lynsey & Marcus, thank you so much for writing a review about my photography & videography service. Your choice of The Swan at Windermere in the Lakes, was beautiful on a fine Autumn day, and so nice to do your photoshoot on the beautiful Riverbank. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
Nigel & Eden
General Photography
I couldn't be more grateful for John's incredible support and talent during my surprise proposal. His kindness and enthusiasm made the entire experience memorable. John not only captured stunning photos but also provided invaluable ideas that enhanced the moment in ways I couldn't have imagined. His dedication to ensuring everything went smoothly truly made the occasion unforgettable. I highly recommend John for his exceptional photography skills and his wonderful personality that added so much joy to our special day. More...
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Hi Nigel & Eden, thank you so much for your kind words and your time in writing a review about my photography & videography service. Meeting you and your 3 friends on the occasion of your surprise proposal & engagement, was such a joy for me. Your choice of Friars Crag, Dewentwater, Cumbria, could not have been more beautiful, especially with the enhancement of the Autumnal colour and sunshine to bless your day. Thank you so much for giving me the pleasure in meeting you all and photographing and filming your very special event. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. John www.jmphotography.video
J & J Torbit
Wedding Photography
We can’t thank John enough for the fantastic pictures and video of our marriage ceremony. John instantly put us at ease and knew exactly the right spots where the best photos would be captured. Excellent service from start to finish with easy communication via text and email. We received the download link and USB in record time. Highly recommend. More...
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Thankyou Jennifer & John for your instant and positive feedback, which is most appreciated. The photoshoot with you and your friends was such a pleasure. I wish you both congratulations on your marriage and continuing happiness in your lives. John, www.jmphotography.video
Shaun Scahill
Wedding Photography
Prior to the wedding John gave valuable, professional advice regarding the video coverage options and dealt with any queries promptly. The video is of an extremely high standard- the visuals and audio are of a high quality and capture all of the important aspects of this special day and more. John was courteous and professional throughout and stayed much later than intended due to a delay which was beyond our control. We are delighted with the video and I have no hesitation at all in recommending him as a first class wedding videographer. More...
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Thankyou, Shaun, for taking the time to post this review, for which I am most grateful. Being in attendance at Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh to film such a beautiful & moving Wedding Ceremony, was memorable for me, as was the whole day's event. You are a lovely family and thankyou again for your hospitality & the support from Seth. With kindest regards, John.
Jennifer Legaspi
Wedding Photography
John is a very professional and lovely photographer. He makes sure to know the people he’s going to work with and connect with them so it’ll be fun for everyone and the smile will naturally come out of the picture. We truly appreciate him because he’s very hands on too. He respected our culture and at ask us what our preference in terms of taking pictures. Its nice that he listens to us and our suggestions, instead of just taking the pictures the way he likes it to be. Thank you so much, John! We are grateful that you have been a big part of our wedding! :) More...
Jennifer Lewis
Wedding Photography
John photographed our recent wedding at Loch Leven and we cannot recommend him highly enough. He put us and our guests at ease with warmth and conversation and was a real pleasure to work with on our special day. A total pro - we are thrilled with our photos and the entire process working with JM Photography! Flexible, personable and a truly excellent photographer. More...
Alan
Wedding Videography
My siblings and I booked John as a surprise videographer for my mother's wedding on the 18th of July. He was very professional and co-operative with the existing photographer, and captured all the best moments of the day.
He sent over the images and video promptly, edited to a high degree of quality.
We all loved the experience of watching the day over again, catching moments that we missed in the blur of the day.
I would definitely recommend John's services to anyone.
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
To take a good photograph is to recognise a good photograph, something people do the world over, every minute of every day, mainly using their phones. To take photographs professionally means not just recognising a good photograph, but bringing together a combination of knowledge and skills. For weddings, it’s about understanding light indoors and outdoors, using high quality equipment, technique and composition skills to capture not just a few, but hundreds of great shots during the wedding day. Weddings are not always like the Magazines but are hard work and require good organisational and interpersonal skills from the photographer and patience to capture what the clients want. Difficult circumstances arise frequently, challenging the photographer to manage the photoshoot; this is where experience is so valuable to get the results within the time available.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Details of the wedding venue(s), how many guests, times, what shots do the clients want, do they want formal and casual photos? Also, how do they feel about being in front of a camera-is there anything the photographer should look out for/avoid?
What do you love most about your job?
I like meeting people and working hard , swiftly and carefully to produce results that people will treasure for a lifetime.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The majority of photographers are self employed. I have been a photographer all of my life and so it was a natural progresssion to start my own business in 2007. I love weddings, portraiture, studio photography, events and magazine photoshoots. I am also a trained videographer with professional photo/ video editing and production skills.
Why should our clients choose you?
When you choose JM Photography & Video, you will get the benefit of experience, technique and professionalism. Reading some of my 5 star BARK reviews, almost 70, you will find out how others were delighted to get the results for which you too, hope and want!
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can deliver services online and remotely. Products can be mailed to me and will be posted back within 48 hours. Photos will be sent by online file transfer. Photo prints and albums can also be ordered from my website.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
During restrictions, I have shot 24 weddings and outdoor portraiture safely. Over two days, I shot portraits of all staff of a Glasgow organisation for a fun 2021 calendar. I follow all venue safety protocols, masking, sanitising, social distancing.