David McAuley Photography

As a bride and groom, we couldn’t recommend Dave McAuley Photography highly enough. From start to finish, Dave was friendly, professional, and incredibly patient. He immediately put us at ease and captured our day in a natural, relaxed way.

Dave couldn’t do enough for us — nothing felt rushed, and he was always happy to accommodate ideas, family photos, and last-minute requests. His calm and approachable manner made such a difference on the day, and we are absolutely delighted with both the experience and the final results. We’re so grateful to have had him capture our wedding and would highly recommend him to any couple.

We couldn’t have been happier with our photographer, David. We actually first met him at a friend’s wedding the year before, and she was so happy with her photos that we knew we wanted him for our own. From the very beginning, David made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, which makes such a difference on a big, emotional day. He was incredibly easygoing and never intrusive—he truly felt like part of the day rather than someone directing it. He even stayed longer than he was paid for simply because the night was going so well, which meant a lot to us. On top of all that, the photos are absolutely beautiful. We were genuinely happy to have David there and would recommend him without hesitation.

David was lovely to talk to from the very first phone call right up until the moment he left outlr wedding (which was a lot later than anticipated lol). David listened to us, we made it very clear that we didn't want to spend too much time taking photos. He got some amazing shots but the candid ones of people having fun were my favourite. He didn't put pressure on myself or the groom to pose too much and he was so laid back. And by some miracle he managed to get a family photo of myself, my husband and 3 children. This was the most sought after shot of the day for me and I'm so happy he got it. David was so kind on the day and even looked after getting my mam and brother to the venue as she was unwell and we ended up running late. I can't thank him enough for that. If you want someone friendly, kind and talented then David is your man. Absolutely no regrets booking with him and so pleased with all of the shots.

David was our photographer for our wedding in July, he was absolutely incredible and embraced the whole family and the whole day. He made things very easy for us and captured so many wonderful, beautiful pictures for us to treasure forever. He is very responsive with emails, meetings and took the time to come down and visit the location of the wedding prior to the big day. He was a pleasure to deal with, I have no hesitation in recommending his wonderful services for all you future brides & grooms, you won’t be disappointed. Looking through the photos he took is like reliving our special day again.

David did a super job. Very professional. Patient and obliging with ourselves and all our guests. Both the posed photos and the natural photos that he took came out perfectly. Thanks.

We would highly recommend David if you are seeking a photographer for your wedding. From the beginning he was very professional, very quick to respond to any questions, emails, text we had. We received our photos and to say we are over the moon with them from all the captured moments from the morning of the bridal party getting ready, our ceremony all the way to the after party. He captured so many moments we would have never of seen as the day go so fast so we are over the moon with his service and would recommend to a friend.

Review: David - The Perfect Wedding Photographer

We were lucky enough to have David as our photographer for our wedding day, and we cannot express how brilliant he was throughout the entire experience. From our initial face-to-face meetings to the delivery of our final photos, David's professionalism, calm demeanor, and creative ideas made him the perfect choice for capturing our special day.

Right from the start, David made us feel at ease. His relaxed and easy-going nature instantly created a comfortable environment, allowing us to feel natural and genuine in front of the camera. He patiently listened to our ideas and preferences, taking the time to understand our vision and incorporating his own unique suggestions.

David's creativity and eye for detail truly stood out. He expertly captured the essence of our wedding, effortlessly finding the perfect angles and moments to freeze in time. With his guidance, every shot felt natural and authentic, resulting in a collection of photos that truly reflected the emotions and energy of the day.

One aspect that impressed us greatly was the speed at which we received a preview of our photos. Within just a few days, David shared with us more than 90 breathtaking images that beautifully encapsulated the highlights of our wedding. It allowed us to relive those precious moments and share them with our loved ones, creating an immediate sense of joy and nostalgia.

Furthermore, David's value for money was exceptional. Not only did he provide us with this preview, but a few months later, we received a lovely USB containing all of our photos, allowing us to revisit our memories anytime we wanted. The quality of the images was outstanding, showcasing David's keen attention to detail and technical expertise.

Overall, David's brilliance as a wedding photographer cannot be overstated. His calm and relaxed approach, combined with his creative ideas, make him a true professional to work with. The amazing photos he produced exceeded our expectations and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We wholeheartedly recommend David to anyone searching for an excellent photographer who values both quality and value.

David was an utter gentleman, so calm going above and beyond. We were all chuffed with the pictures on our big day absolutely recommend!

Great phottaphy we'll pleased would recommend totally stayed till late night of d wedding and very patient helpful and patient recommend david excellent

Hi David,

Thanks so much for our Wedding album. We absolutely love it, it's fab. We're delighted with it. Thank you for everything, the whole process from before our wedding, during the day, and all your work for our photos afterwards. You are such a professional and we are thrilled you were our photographer. You are a lovely person and your love and dedication for your job shows in your work. We will definitely be recommending you to family and friends.

Thank you again.

Karen and Peter.

David photographed our elopement and was fantastic. It was such an intimate ceremony and David knew exactly what we wanted. He took on board all our suggestions and came up with some great ideas. We get such compliments on our wedding pictures.

David was lovely to deal with We certainly got value for money with the number of pictures he took. He was professional and flexible would have no hesitation recommending his services.

From the moment we booked David for our wedding in December, he was very professional. He was very responsive and he offered a very affordable price for our micro wedding. David is a very friendly, easy going and fantastic at what he does. My husband and I are quite camera shy but David made us feel at ease from the very start to the end of the day. He went above and beyond and we were blown away by the photos he had taken. We ended up loving every second of being photographed. I would highly recommend David to all your brides and grooms.

Delighted to have chosen David as our photographer. We wanted a very relaxed and natural atmosphere to the somewhat stressful posing for photos, and David delivered on point! He made us and our guests feel at ease through the whole process and it certainly shows in the photos. We would highly recommend David to anyone.

We were delighted with the photographs that David took of our special day. David came to meet us before the wedding to understand our wishes and to get to know our plans and schedule for the day. David was very professional, getting the pictures we wanted from us and our guests. David was a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend him.

David was great to work with from the moment we booked his service. He instantly knew we arent big fans of overly staged photos and he was able to get our couple photos done quickly on the day as he was aware we were dying to get back to the guests. He was very accommodating to my whole family who constantly were beside him trying to take photos at the same time as him!! he would patiently allow them to get their photos taken before he took his. Our photos turned out fab and we are delighted with how hands on David was in the lead up to the wedding, answering all emails in a very timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone looking for quality service.

We couldn't recommend David enough. He photographed our wedding and was with us from early in the morning until late at night and captured our day beautifully. David was so professional and friendly, he made a real effort to get an understanding of the style of photos we wanted and nothing was ever an issue. You wouldn't have known David was even there, he blended in with our guests and captured some fabulous moments for us to look back on. Thank you so much for giving us your time David, wer're so grateful.

David was outstanding from the first moment we met him at our engagement party.
He got on so well with all the guests and with us that we had to have him for our big day in May.
He met us before hand to go through the different ways he could capture our day and he delivered everything so well.
We received initial photos promptly after the wedding and they are fabulous .
David has a kind nature about him that makes the bridal party feel so relaxed.
Thanks you so much for making our day so special David.

David mc auley was such a gentleman and so professional he made us feel so at ease on our special day,i would highly recommend david i cant wait to see our photos we are so excited my guests also felt at ease around david,we want to say a big thankyou for making our day feel so special .

Highly skilled and professional. Delighted with our photos! Would recommend David to anyone.

So many people commented on how professional David was on our wedding day. He got every photo we wanted but you wouldn't even know he was there, he was not overbearing at all which is exactly what we wanted. Anyone that asked for photos David obliges also, all of which turned out lovely. As for value for money having priced a number of photographers he certainly ranks right up there. He is a very professional photographer who really knows what he's doing and we couldn't have been happier with how he went about his business and the results we got afterwards.

We came across david by pure chance . He had donated a wedding photography pacakage as a prize to a charity fund ( which says a lot about him) . As the holder of this prize you could say we took a chance on him ; but what a lucky chance it was for us for the following reasons :

1. His photography skills are excellent . Being an older wedding couple he captured our very best aspects in a natural way

2 He was a very personable man . It's very important to get on well with the phographer- especially as it is a long day with a lot of photos to be taken . We liked him a lot and importantly our guests liked him . Many commented on how nice he was .

3. He was very accommodating to our needs . We have a large family and he catered for all the different aspects and family dynamics willingly.

4 He was very diligent paying a lot of attention to minor detail . David planned ahead of the day and made himself familiar with the names placed and important information . This meant that on the day he could easily remember key people and dynamics which freed us up to enjoy our day

5 . He was energetic and worked hard on the day . No request was too big or too small . He started early and didn't leave until he felt his job was well done . He took lots of photos .

6 He was very inclusive of the guests in a very gentle way and the guests loved having their photos taken professionally .

7 David didn't spare his skill on a package that was already gifted to charity which says a lot about his professional approach .

8 His after sales service is also very good and we recently called back to his studio for a girly occasion photograph

David McCauley truly stands out in our minds as one of the best aspects of our big day .

Mary and Niall

David was great to work with he put us all at ease and got us all smiling and laughing.

Cannot fault David on his professionalism and his amazing photographs from our wedding. David was amazing to deal with from start to finish. He captured every moment of our day without even realising he was there. Highly recommend to any further bride and groom

David really worked his magic to capture at last minute the morning of my wedding, he really has such a calming presence and helped out beyond just taking photos in what was a hectic moment

We are delighted with the service that we have received form David. In the initial meeting he had suggestions and ideas that we would never have thought about. David suggested getting some pictures done in Farmleigh before the ceremony. This was an excellent idea for many reasons- fist we got great out door pictures in the daylight in mid winter and secondly we did not need to run off to get pictures after the ceremony which meant we could spend that extra time with our guests, and lastly Farmleigh was a beautiful location for our pictures. David was professional and easy going- we are absolutely delighted with our pictures - they have completely exceeded our expectations. Thank You!

We found David very professional and friendly. He made us at ease from the start. We would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great wedding photographer. He captured the mood of the day perfectly...

I cannot fault David's work from start to finish. He was very responsive to messages when first getting quotes and tailored a package to suit our needs. Before the wedding, he met with us at the venue to discuss photos we wanted taking and to show us potential places for photos. On the day, he was flexible and a calming influence on the whole day. As I got ready in the bridal suite, I barely noticed him. He was also very helpful at helping the lads sort their ties out! In the church, David was not at all intrusive and captured so many natural shots of both us and our guests. He was quick thinking and helped to deal with any minor hiccups on the day. Many guests commented on what a lovely man David was and he went above and beyond to get photos we had asked for - including hanging out of a window to get the all important group shot! As if this wasn't enough, once our photos were ready, David made the journey to England to show them to us in person and delivered a beautiful USB and keepsake box, filled with thousands of photos - I still don't know how he got so many! Thank you David for going above and beyond. You exceeded all our expectations for a wedding photographer. Thank you!

Well what can I say, David was an absolute pleasure to deal with it. From the first phone call to collecting our photos nothing was a problem. He listened to what we wanted and boy did he deliver. The photos were amazing, he took so many natural shots of everyone which was brilliant and had great ideas as well. He knew the venue very well which was great. We would highly recommend David to anyone.

We were married in May and are delighted that we chose David as our photographer. His organisation and attention to detail from the initial enquiry through to the delivery of the photos was second to none. I'm not one for having my photo taken but David put me at complete ease, he was so professional but portrayed a relaxed persona whilst keeping everything organised & punctual. He made sure to capture all of our special moments (secret smiles and laugh out loud ones alike) ensuring that he included all of our family and friends. His eye for ?different? shots is amazing and we are absolutely delighted with the results, he even went so far as standing out in the middle of traffic to capture results for us. When we returned from honeymoon we met David in the studio where he took us through all of the photos and gave them to us on a beautiful glass USB, packaged in a gorgeous little bag?? for me this was the icing on the cake.
All of our wedding party commented on how great David was and we cannot recommend him highly enough, he really went above and beyond, thank you David.

David was absolutely amazing on our wedding day! We came from America to be married in Dublin, and David went above and beyond to ensure we had all we needed for the perfect day. David captured every moment and made us feel so comfortable every step of the way. I would highly recommend David to be your photographer if you want the best!

We had David McAuley photography for our wedding & i'm so delighted we choose him, such a nice man & so professional in every part of his work! Also excellent in taking photographs of kids as my little fella it's very hard for him to stay still. If you thinking of booking David don't think just do it you will be so happy with his work.

Sinead & William Deans.

I was very skeptical when I started looking at photographers for our wedding, so when a mutual friend introduced me to David, I couldn't wait to meet him and talk through our wedding plans. We had a Marvel Superhero themed wedding in February of this year and you could tell David was nearly as excited as we were. When we first met with him he completely put us both at ease, giving us tips and the rundown of how the day would go. As this was 2+ years to our wedding those were things we hadn't even began to think of or look at and with David's help it was all sorted very quickly and happily. Before we knew it our day was here and David arrived spot on time, he took about 5 mins to set up and that was him for the day, again he kept things very natural, half the time we didn't even know he was there. Everyone told us afterwards how he never stopped shooting and captured every moment. It was only two weeks ago when we did our first viewing that we realised he really did capture EVERY single moment and we're so glad he did. We also opted for the photo booth add-on and everyone loved the freedom of this and availed of a few cheeky snaps. We couldn't be happier we trusted David to capture our day and can't wait until the next event we can avail of his services again! Nickki

I think the most difficult vendor to choose is the photographer. It took me months to look at every possible photographer. I came across David while looking for a videographer and while I was watching the wedding video I was really impressed with the photos that were being taken. The bride looked comfortable, the poses were natural yet unique and the background was beautiful. After doing a little bit of research I found the photographer David McAuley and I contacted him, he was quick to respond and answer any questions. Since I was planning my wedding from the US, a quick turn around time was important to me. His prices were very fair and his portfolio spoke quality. Most importantly, upon meeting him, he was friendly, accommodating, and professional. He arrived on time day of the wedding and went straight to work and he even stayed later when we asked him to. I liked that he was flexible to take any photos I requested at the time, yet he also used his creativity to produce great images! Not only did we love working with him, but our bridal party, and guests were thrilled with his work. I really enjoyed working with David McAuley and I highly recommend him as your next photographer.

After looking around for a wedding photographer, I came across David's website and decided to contact him regarding a consultation for our wedding photography. David responded to my request in a very timely manner and we made an appointment for him to come to my house to meet both myself and my future husband, Ray.

He arrived on time and was well prepared for the consultation. He showed us samples of his wedding photography, which we were very impressed with. He also took all of our details and those of the wedding party so he would be familiar with who was who on the big day. He made extensive notes as to where we wanted our photo taken after the ceremony. He also advised on what services he had on offer, eg a photo booth, and what his wedding packages entailed. He spent a good while trying to figure exactly what myself and Ray wanted/expected from him so he would be able to tailor his services to our needs.

On the day itself, he arrived early and was calmness itself :-) He was non invasive, but managed to take a lot of photos of myself, and everyone involved in the wedding preparations. After a good many shots were taken, he left so he could catch up with the groom at the Registry Office, so he could take more photos there and be prepared for when I arrived.

We had our main photos taken at the botanic gardens. David was fantastic in picking out great spots for the photos to be taken, and he took both the formal photos as well as the casual ones, when people weren't aware he was aiming his camera at them. By doing this, he got a real feel of the day captured for us, which we absolutely loved! He was great at directing the poses we should take and who should stand where etc. He was so calm, he got everyone relaxed and it really showed in the photos that everyone was having a bit of fun :-)

I'd HIGHLY recommend David as your wedding photographer. He was professional, punctual, calm, friendly, well organised and best of all, the photographs turned out amazing!

Gemma and I were hugely satisfied with the quality of photographs that David McAuley photography captured of our wedding day. We also found David to be very courteous, patient and extremely thorough in his approach. We wish David well and we know all his future clients will be happy with their results -

David,

Just a quick message to say thank you again and we are so glad we chose you as our wedding photographer for our big day.

Your photography really captured all the fun and enjoyment on the day, as well as those special quieter moments, and things we didn't even see on the day... and all in way that was natural and unobtrusive and made everyone relaxed and at ease. It's so nice to have so many happy memories now in pictures.

If anyone reading this is looking for a truly great Wedding photographer, myself and Duane cannot recommend David highly enough.

Thanks again David, and I'm sure you will make many more couples as happy as you have made us.

Mark and I just wanted to say how happy we are that we chose David as the photographer for our wedding. His professionalism and easy going manner made him a pleasure to deal with. On the day everyone commented on nice he was and so easy to get on with, no barking orders or demands but still managed to get all the photos i wanted (and it was a long list!). I would definitely recommend David to any couple. Also, out of all the services we dealt with, David was always the most prompt and efficient at returning calls / queries.

From the moment we enquired with David, we knew we had made the right decision for our wedding photographer. Any questions we had, David answered promptly and in detail. We had a few photo ideas that we wanted to try on our wedding day and David managed to capture everything we asked for, he was very open to ideas but also lead the way when we were unsure. David was extremely professional and fitted in so well, I barely knew he was there in the morning getting ready, or at the church - yet such beautiful moments were captured!! He was running around all day & night getting the perfect shots and worked so hard - even our wedding guests commented on how nice & hardworking he was. We feel like David captured us and our wedding day perfectly, we laughed all day and had so much fun and that has really come through in our photos. David, we cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for us - from start to finish you have been amazing and a pleasure to deal with, we will happily recommend you to anyone!!

Myself and Phil would like to thank you David for capturing all our special moments on our amazing day. You were so professional and such a calming influence on such a hectic day! You worked above and beyond our expectations. We are very impressed with our wedding photos and will highly recommend you to other couples. Thanks again,