Leek-based wedding photographer John Taylor captures your wedding story with a relaxed, story-led approach. Over 30 years' experience and CAA GVC-qualified drone imaging across the Midlands & North West.
John Taylor Photographic Ltd is a specialist wedding photographer based near Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands, working across the Midlands and North West of England. With a photographic career that began in local and evening newspapers and a commercial business established in 1993, John brings more than 30 years of experience to every wedding. That depth of experience means calm professionalism on the day, an eye for decisive moments and photographs that tell the real story of your celebration. The approach is relaxed and informal — documentary-led wedding photography that captures genuine emotion rather than staged moments. From morning preparations to the first dance and late-night partying, John focuses on the flow of your day, seeking the small gestures, laughter and interactions that make your wedding unique. He plans each assignment from the first meeting, liaising with you and your chosen venue to ensure timing and logistics run smoothly so you can enjoy your day and trust that the images are being taken care of. John’s practice is built around giving couples a different angle: technically strong, expressive images with a graphic sensibility honed in commercial work. He is also a CAA GVC-qualified drone operator, able to add aerial photography and video to capture spectacular venue shots and sweeping landscape perspectives. Fully insured and safety-conscious, John carries out risk assessments for aerial work to meet site requirements and deliver confident, compliant results. Why choose John Taylor Photographic Ltd? You get a seasoned professional who listens, plans with your venue, and works unobtrusively to document authentic moments. The combination of newspaper-honed instincts, commercial precision and a relaxed, people-led style produces wedding photos that feel natural, timeless and individually tailored. Whether you want reportage-led coverage, memorable bridal portraits or dramatic aerial views of your venue, John focuses on telling the story of your special day with clarity, warmth and creativity. If you’re planning a wedding in Leek, the Staffordshire Moorlands or across the Midlands & North West, John welcomes conversations to discuss your day and how he can help preserve those memories.