Close-up of rugby players wearing jerseys with logos and sponsors, including a yellow and black jersey with a crest and the word 'Darwoth' on the front.
Group of diverse young adults and coaches on a soccer field, posing in front of a goal with trees in the background, some wearing team uniforms and casual clothing.
Two women standing side by side, holding awards and a certificate at an event with a red backdrop. The woman on the left is wearing a black dress and holding a glass award. The woman on the right is wearing glasses, a red blazer, and a lanyard, and i
Group photo of female soccer players posing in front of a goal on a soccer field, with trees in the background.
A female soccer player with curly hair wearing a red and black jersey, black shorts, and gray cleats, crouching with one knee on the ground and holding a colorful soccer ball.
A young woman playing badminton indoors, holding a badminton racket, with a focused expression. She is dressed in athletic clothing, including a white shirt, black shorts, and sports shoes, surrounded by an audience seated in the background.
Children at a soccer field listening to a speaker in a mascot costume, with adults supervising.
Group of people on stairs holding certificates in an industrial-style building with brick walls and a large turbine.
Rugby players in action, with one player holding the ball while two others attempt to block him, on a grassy field during daytime. Shot for Derby Elks RL by Shaun Hardwick (trading as S.H Photos).

About S.H Photos…

S.H Photos is a Derbyshire-based commercial photography business specialising in sport and events. We create purposeful, high-quality imagery that helps brands, clubs and organisations stand out, connect with their audiences and communicate their story.

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Our Services

  • Rugby players in action during a match, with one player holding the ball and two defending.

    Matchday Photography Coverage

    Professional photography specialised in capturing high quality sport images for all types of sporting events.

    Tailored to capturing action and document key moments in a sporting event whilst providing content for future marketing purposes.

    Showing athletes in action and documenting their story with engaging images to boost visibility and build their personal brand.
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  • A man and a woman smiling at each other at an award ceremony. The woman is holding a plaque for the Community Champion Award. The pink backdrop features the logos of Derby Homes and the Voluntary Sector Awards.

    Event Photography Coverage

    Professional photography of an event can document all the memorable moments with high-quality images, capturing the atmosphere at all types of special occasions.

    With a keen eye for detail, my experience and skills can capture all the best moments of any type of event and enhances your brand’s visibility and engagement from corporate events, sport fixtures, award ceremonies to charity walks.

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  • A man with brown hair and a beard, wearing a navy blue sports shirt and white gloves, holding a cricket bat extended towards the camera, with a neutral gray background.

    Branding Photography Service

    Professional photography for onboard, long term, custom projects.

    Working within your budget for long term or seasonal projects. S.H Photos works alongside to deliver high quality engaging content, tailored to your brief and marketing needs.

    Services include matchday, player headshots, corporate events, sports fixtures, and awards or any other form of event coverages required.

    With attention to detail, S.H Photos captures your desired image to boost visibility and engagement.

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Testimonials

  • Children on a soccer field with their coaches, listening to a person in a giraffe mascot costume, outdoors on a sunny day.

    Marc Birkett

    "It was a pleasure to work with Shaun on our flagship County Cup programme. The professional photos produced for these events are of the highest quality and we are looking forward to working with Shaun on not only the finals but across our wider projects."

    Marc Birkett, FIFA Futsal Referee & Football Development Officer (Clubs/Leagues & Workforce) at Nottinghamshire Football Association

    September 2022

  • A young woman with long, curly black hair wearing a red and black soccer uniform, kneeling on one knee with one hand on a soccer ball, in a studio setting with a gray background.

    Sarah Essam

    “Shaun has a very unique way of working, he stands out from all the photographers I have dealt with before. He’s very enthusiastic, passionate and he shows “your real side.” He is very calm and knows exactly what he wants to do. He made me feel comfortable. I was so amazed by the outcome and the wonderful shots he took!”

    Sarah Essam, Egyptian International Footballer, Stoke City Women FC

    December 2019

  • A male field hockey player in a green uniform preparing to hit a ball on a synthetic turf field.

    Sam Barrett

    "Everyone at Chesterfield Hockey Club loves the images produced by Shaun, we are keen to do more with him and his skillset".

    Sam Barrett, Development Officer for Chesterfield Hockey Club

    October 2022

  • Two women playing soccer on a grassy field with a yellow ball, one in a black and yellow uniform and the other in a blue and black uniform, with a goalpost and two other players in the background.

    David Kwiatek

    “Over the last two years, Shaun has been volunteering his time at Pride Park FC and has become a valued member of our support team. The high quality team, player profile and action shots he has provided have really helped enhance our match reports and social media content, and have made a significant contribution to helping raise our profile.”

    David Kwiatek, Club Secretary for Pride Park FC.

    December 2021

  • A volleyball team celebrating after a game, with members giving thumbs up and holding volleyballs, on an indoor court.

    Habibul Liton

    “Shaun was able to instantly bring to life the events we've recently delivered at University of Nottingham Sport. We were impressed with the quality of the content and how quick the turnaround for editing was.

    With the limited time that we had, Shaun managed to photograph all the right content, whilst making all those pictured look natural.

    The plan was to tell a story of the day for our events - Shaun managed to deliver perfectly. I look forward to working with him again.

    I cannot recommend him enough!”

    Habibul Liton, Sport Marketing Officer for UON, University of Nottingham Sport

    May 2023

  • Group of people dressed formally on a staircase, holding awards and certificates, at an indoor event, with a brick wall and wooden decor in the background.

    Community Action Derby

    “Shaun has photographed our annual Volunteer Awards night for the last 2 years and he does a fantastic job.

    He is very professional and proactive but also really friendly and personable. He takes great pictures and turns them around really quickly.

    We would definitely recommend Shaun!”

    Community Action Derby

    June 2023

  • Woman with curly hair and glasses, wearing a black jacket with a sports team logo, speaking outdoors

    Julia Thomaz

    “I'm a player-turned-coach at Derby RFC and I am so lucky to have had Shaun to document that process! He is part of our team now, and we love having him around to capture our games!”

    Julia Thomaz, Head Coach for Derby Rugby Football Club Women’s Team

    December 2023

  • A man smiling and holding a cricket bat over his shoulder in his right hand and a red cricket ball in his left hand. He is wearing a navy blue vest with the Chesterfield Cricket Club logo on it. The background is plain light gray.

    Nigel Mallender

    “Shaun did two photo shoots with our playing squad at Chesterfield Cricket Club. He arrived promptly and worked hard on both dates. Shaun has a can-do attitude and nothing is too much trouble. We've been very pleased with the edited photos recently received. Highly recommend.”

    Nigel Mallender, Chairman of Chesterfield Cricket Club

    May 2024

  • Portrait of a man in a blue Nottinghamshire football team jacket, smiling against a light gray background.

    Connor Ball

    “We have used Shaun for our County Cup Finals for a couple of years now across multiple fixtures and venues. The service and quality we have received has been excellent on every occasion. Shaun is reliable, friendly, professional and very talented. His work has added value to our events and we have received multiple comments praising the quality of photography across our Cup Finals. We highly recommend Shaun and will continue to use his services going forward.”

    Connor Ball, Marketing & Communication Officer at Nottinghamshire Football Association

    June 2024

  • Silver trophy with blue and white ribbons reading 'Grant Sports,' placed on a black stand with Grant Sports logo, against a background of green trees and an overcast sky.

    Cephas Grant

    “We had the pleasure of working with S.H Photos during the Robin Hood Cup, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The quality of the photos was excellent — capturing the energy, emotion, and key moments of the day perfectly.

    They were professional, punctual, and blended in seamlessly with the event team. Highly recommended for any sports or event photography. We look forward to working together again in the future!”

    Cephas, Grant Sports Organisation Limited

    July 2025

  • Two smiling men with wet hair and beards celebrating outdoors, with one giving a peace sign and the other with a bandage on his face, wearing black and yellow sports jackets.

    Graham Finley

    “Shaun has been a fantastic addition to the club, as our photographer. He has grown over the past few years, improving the more he’s taken across the sections and age groups. Shaun’s photos have definitely helped to grow the clubs social media channels, adding greater depth with photos depicting key moments in games and engaging spectators. I’ve enjoyed working with Shaun and work recommend him to anyone requiring any sports photography.”

    Graham Finley, DRFC Coach & Committee Member.

    June 2025

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