Guide · 8 min read · 2026-11-12
The Best Wedding Photographers in South Yorkshire (2026 Guide)
South Yorkshire photographers shoot Sheffield city weddings, Barnsley barns and Peak District edges — and the ones couples rate most highly do it with photo, film or both. These eleven are published WedHQ listings ranked by independent review count, led by a Sheffield photographer-videographer with 38 five-star reviews.
By Yasin Khan
The best wedding photographers in South Yorkshire, ranked
#1 in this guide
Rob Machon Photographer I Videographer
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire's most-reviewed: 38 independent reviews at 5.0, with photos and film covered from one booking at £1,000.
Best for: Photo and video from one proven Sheffield team.
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#2 in this guide
Swiftly Creative
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A Barnsley studio with 32 reviews at 5.0, from £895.
Best for: Barnsley and Peak-edge weddings with editorial style.
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#3 in this guide
Jackson Wedding Photography
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A Doncaster photographer with 30 reviews at 5.0, from £649.
Best for: Doncaster and North Yorkshire border weddings.
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#4 in this guide
Andrew James Photography
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A Barnsley photographer with 27 reviews at 5.0, from £1,095.
Best for: Full-day premium coverage.
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#5 in this guide
Jodie Ann Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A Sheffield photographer with 24 reviews at 5.0, from £650.
Best for: Sheffield weddings at a mid-market price.
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#6 in this guide
Kari Bellamy Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A Sheffield photographer with 20 reviews at 5.0, quoted per wedding.
Best for: Yorkshire photographers with a documentary eye.
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#7 in this guide
Ryan Lee Turton - Photographer
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A Barnsley photographer with 12 reviews at 5.0, quoted per wedding.
Best for: Barnsley weddings judged on the portfolio.
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#8 in this guide
Edward James Photo
Nr Worksop, South Yorkshire
A photographer near Worksop with 10 reviews at 5.0, from £395.
Best for: South Yorkshire and North Notts border weddings.
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#9 in this guide
Neil Dickinson Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A Sheffield photographer with 7 reviews at 5.0, from £695.
Best for: Sheffield weddings with a modern edit.
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#10 in this guide
Van Den Berg Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A Sheffield photographer with 6 reviews at 5.0, from £1,000.
Best for: Premium Sheffield coverage.
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#11 in this guide
David Fox Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
A Sheffield photographer with 4 reviews at 5.0, from £650.
Best for: Sheffield weddings judged on the galleries.
View profileWhat South Yorkshire wedding photography costs
South Yorkshire from-prices run from £395 to £1,095.
- Under £700: Edward James (£395), Jackson (£649), Jodie Ann (£650) and David Fox (£650) — reviewed work at the accessible end
- £700–£1,000: the professional standard — Neil Dickinson, Swiftly Creative, Rob Machon, Van Den Berg
- £1,000+: combined photo-and-video or premium full-day packages
Rob Machon's combined £1,000 photo-and-video booking is worth comparing against separate photographer and videographer quotes.
South Yorkshire from-prices run from £395 to £1,095.
- Under £700: Edward James (£395), Jackson (£649), Jodie Ann (£650) and David Fox (£650) — reviewed work at the accessible end
- £700–£1,000: the professional standard — Neil Dickinson, Swiftly Creative, Rob Machon, Van Den Berg
- £1,000+: combined photo-and-video or premium full-day packages
Rob Machon's combined £1,000 photo-and-video booking is worth comparing against separate photographer and videographer quotes.
Next steps
Shortlist the three whose galleries you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, guest count and budget.
Still comparing? Browse all Yorkshire wedding photographers or browse by county. If you shoot weddings in South Yorkshire, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
Shortlist the three whose galleries you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, guest count and budget.
Still comparing? Browse all Yorkshire wedding photographers or browse by county. If you shoot weddings in South Yorkshire, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
The best wedding photographers in South Yorkshire at a glance
South Yorkshire's best-reviewed wedding photographers, ranked by independent review count, then rating. Prices are each photographer's published from-price for a full wedding day.
| Based in | From | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Rob Machon Photographer I VideographerTop pick | Sheffield | £1,000 | 5.0 | 38 |
| 2 · Swiftly Creative | Barnsley | £895 | 5.0 | 32 |
| 3 · Jackson Wedding Photography | Doncaster | £649 | 5.0 | 30 |
| 4 · Andrew James Photography | Barnsley | £1,095 | 5.0 | 27 |
| 5 · Jodie Ann Photography | Sheffield | £650 | 5.0 | 24 |
| 6 · Kari Bellamy Photography | Sheffield | On request | 5.0 | 20 |
| 7 · Ryan Lee Turton - Photographer | Barnsley | On request | 5.0 | 12 |
| 8 · Edward James Photo | Nr Worksop | £395 | 5.0 | 10 |
| 9 · Neil Dickinson Photography | Sheffield | £695 | 5.0 | 7 |
| 10 · Van Den Berg Photography | Sheffield | £1,000 | 5.0 | 6 |
| 11 · David Fox Photography | Sheffield | £650 | 5.0 | 4 |
South Yorkshire wedding photographers: cheapest from-price first
The same eleven photographers ordered by from-price.
| From | Based in | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward James Photo | £395 | Nr Worksop | 10 |
| Jackson Wedding Photography | £649 | Doncaster | 30 |
| Jodie Ann Photography | £650 | Sheffield | 24 |
| David Fox Photography | £650 | Sheffield | 4 |
| Neil Dickinson Photography | £695 | Sheffield | 7 |
| Swiftly Creative | £895 | Barnsley | 32 |
| Rob Machon Photographer I Videographer | £1,000 | Sheffield | 38 |
| Van Den Berg Photography | £1,000 | Sheffield | 6 |
| Andrew James Photography | £1,095 | Barnsley | 27 |
| Kari Bellamy Photography | On request | Sheffield | 20 |
| Ryan Lee Turton - Photographer | On request | Barnsley | 12 |
What to ask before you book a South Yorkshire photographer
The questions that separate a good quote from a good gallery.
| Ask | A good answer | Walk away if |
|---|---|---|
| Hours covered | Clear start and finish, plus an overtime rate | We will see how the day goes |
| Photo and video | If combined, how both are covered at once | One camera does both |
| Full gallery | A complete wedding from a similar venue | Only highlights shown |
| Backup kit | Two bodies, dual card slots, insurance | A single camera |
| Travel | Peak District and South Yorkshire travel included | Mileage added after booking |
| Delivery | A written timeline, four to eight weeks | When they are ready |
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Written by
Yasin Khan
Wedding industry writer · 6 years in the UK & Irish wedding sector
Yasin Khan founded WedHQ after six years working in the wedding industry across the UK and Ireland — on the planning side, with venues and with the suppliers couples book. He writes every WedHQ guide himself, ranking real listings by independent reviews rather than by who paid for placement, and also works as an SEO consultant for wedding businesses.
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Rob Machon Photographer I Videographer
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Swiftly Creative
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Jackson Wedding Photography
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
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Andrew James Photography
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Jodie Ann Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Kari Bellamy Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Ryan Lee Turton - Photographer
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Edward James Photo
Nr Worksop, South Yorkshire
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Neil Dickinson Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Van Den Berg Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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David Fox Photography
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Written by Yasin Khan · Updated 12 November 2026
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