Award-winning Eastbourne wedding photographer John Scofield specialises in natural, stylish wedding photography. He captures authentic moments with a relaxed, storytelling approach.
I’m John — a passionate, friendly and multi-award-winning wedding photographer based in Eastbourne, serving couples across Sussex, Kent, Surrey and beyond. Wedding photography is my core: I focus exclusively on capturing the story of your day, blending a documentary mindset with a fresh, stylish and natural aesthetic. My aim is to create images you’ll be proud to display and to record the emotion, atmosphere and details that you might otherwise miss. Why choose me? I combine technical experience with people skills. Over years of shooting weddings I’ve developed a calm, reassuring way of working that helps even camera-shy couples feel comfortable. I research each venue, arrive prepared and stay focused on the moments that matter — all delivered with a smile. My style favours authenticity: candid smiles, fleeting glances and the little interactions that reveal character, with considered portraits when you want that ‘wow’ image. How I work with you is important. I place great value on planning and communication — from our first chat to the finished images. I love meeting couples (or video-chatting if that suits) to understand your priorities and ensure the photography fits the flow of your day. On the wedding day I aim to be unobtrusive yet attentive: blending into the background to capture documentary moments while stepping forward when the light or a moment calls for something more composed. Although weddings are my speciality, I also offer complementary services to enhance your coverage. Drone (aerial) photography can add dramatic perspectives for portraits and venues, and videography is available to capture moving moments. These are offered as optional additions to the wedding photography experience rather than a shift in my specialist focus. My work is driven by a love of storytelling, craft and technology — I invest in equipment and processes that help me deliver consistently high-quality photographs. If you value a specialist wedding photographer who is organised, approachable and dedicated to creating timeless images, I’d love to hear about your plans and discuss how we can capture your day in an honest, beautiful way.