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Wedding photographer David McClelland with Leica Camera

Hello, I'm David, a passionate photographer who’s spent nearly 15 years capturing moments of joy, emotion, and authenticity across both wedding and family photography. In a sea of images that seem to blur into each other - the repetitive poses, familiar faces, epic backdrops, and the purportedly 'authentic' scenes - I completely understand if you yearn for something different, something genuinely reflective of you, your unique story, and the cherished moments with your loved ones.

Are you looking for a photographer who captures the real essence of your wedding day or the spontaneous joy of family life, untouched by artificial influence? Then you’ve come to the right place. I am truly committed to encapsulating your distinctive narrative, whether it’s the intimate moments of your wedding or the everyday magic of family life, steering clear of merely replicating the common images that pervade today's photography.

I am here for you, ready to listen, ready to see, and most importantly, ready to translate your story into timeless images. My approach to photography is not about manufacturing moments but about discovering them, capturing the essence of you, your love, and your family in a manner that genuinely resonates with your personal experience."

This revision maintains the spirit of your original introduction while subtly weaving in the aspect of family photography, highlighting your comprehensive skill in capturing both wedding and family moments.

What People Are Saying

Documentary wedding photo of Johanna and Shane popping champagne

“We are absolutely thrilled with David for our big day. He is phenomenal. So easy going and the photos he got couldn’t have been nicer!! He did the photography for my brothers wedding initially and after seeing their photos I just knew that we had to get him for our big day. We will definitely go back to him to get a family shoot with our boys. Worth every penny!!!”

— Johanna & Shane

“Dave is a master of his craft. He knows exactly what a wedding day is about and he documents it exactly as it happens. There were so many moments on our wedding day that we missed, we couldn't possibly have witnessed everything and Dave captured the magic all around. We have so many favourite photographs we think we're gonna need a bigger house to fit them all in. We can't thank you enough for the gift you have given us Dave.”

— Katie & Darran

“Oh my god they are just incredible!! We are so in love with them - so many amazing photos and it is really bringing such gorgeous memories back. So many things that one or the other of us didn't realise was going on, these are so special. And the dancing OMG the dancing photos are amazing!! Some of them look like we are at a gig or a rave, they're brilliant. I knew that I was "aggressively joyous" all day as one guest had put it, but these photos really show how ridiculously over the top happy we were, and the colour and vibrancy and life in all of them is just beyond words amazing. We are so ecstatic that we had you as our photographer, honestly your talent and all-round awesomeness has made such a big part of our day and now the incredible record we will have of it”

— Stephanie & Domhnall