James Shaw Photography

James Shaw Photography is a wedding specialist based in Borehamwood, offering couples a considered, experience-led approach to documenting their day. James focuses on capturing the honest, unscripted moments that make each wedding unique — the quiet exchanges, the laughter, and the small details that build a wedding’s story. His work prioritises emotion and authenticity so your photographs feel as true to the day as you remember it. Why choose James Shaw for your wedding? James combines a calm, professional manner with a documentary-led eye. He balances unobtrusive reportage with beautifully composed portraits, guiding couples gently when needed but otherwise staying present and responsive to the moment. This approach produces wedding photos that are natural, timeless and full of life — images you’ll want to return to for years to come. How James works with couples is straightforward and focused on making the day relaxed. From an initial conversation to understand what matters to you, through the day itself where he aims to blend into the background, James places priority on building trust so you can be yourselves. His style is collaborative: he listens to your priorities, suggests moments for portraits without imposing stiff poses, and captures the atmosphere and relationships that define your celebration. As well as weddings, James offers engagement and portrait photography that complements his wedding work — ideal for pre-wedding shoots, portraits of the couple or family images that form part of the wedding story. While wedding photography is his core specialism, this broader portrait experience helps create confident, intimate images on the day. Based in Borehamwood and photographing weddings across the UK, James brings local knowledge of venues and suppliers alongside a refined visual sensibility. If you want a wedding photographer who values authenticity, calm professionalism and storytelling-led images, James Shaw Photography offers a reassuring, expert presence for your wedding day. To discuss your plans and see examples tailored to your style, James is happy to hear from prospective couples and arrange a conversation.