AWARD WINNING DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

FOR THE RELAXED ROMANTIC & THE FUN-LOVING

from the heart of Northern Ireland & Beyond

Derry Wedding Photographer, Northern Ireland
DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER  |  ICED LATTE LOVER  |  FATHER OF TWO

HEY, I’M JAMES..

I’m a derry wedding photographer with an eye for genuine moments and a knack for making even the camera-shy crack a smile. I picked up a camera in 2014 to document my wee girl growing up, and by 2017, I was capturing weddings, now there’s nothing I love more. I specialise in documentary-style photography with a relaxed, romantic approach. I won’t have you standing awkwardly for hours or pulling cheesy poses. Instead, I’ll be floating around, sometimes invisible, sometimes cracking a joke to ease the nerves, creating space for you to actually enjoy your day while I document what matters.

I’m after the gold stuff, not just how your day looked, but how it bloody well felt. That teary glance from your mum, the tight squeeze of hands during vows, the absolute scenes on the dance floor. These become the photographs that transport you back years later, like those old family albums that brought everyone together around the kitchen table. From our first chat over coffee to the final delivery, I’m in this with you. I see my couples as future friends rather than transactions, which explains why some of my earliest couples have become lifelong friends who I still catch up with over coffee.

For the relaxed romantic & the fun-loving couples who want their wedding photographs to bring them right back to how it all felt.



DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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My purpose is to create a life filled with the finest imagery. I want to show you that photographs hold meaning far beyond the moment they capture. They arent just for today, they’re for a lifetime. Let’s begin your journey together.



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WEDDINGS

Full-Day wedding collections begin at £2000 –  includes me James (derry wedding photographer) on your wedding day, an online gallery to download & share with full printing rights.

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FAMILIES

Family sessions are a set price of £250 –  includes, 40 minutes session complete with an online gallery to download & share with full printing rights.

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COUPLES

Couple shoots // Engagements are a set price of £250 –  includes, 40 minutes session complete with an online gallery to download & share with full printing rights.

DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

NORTHERN IRELAND & DONEGAL’S FINEST

WEDDING VENUES

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I’ve had the utmost pleasure of photographing in some of the most epic wedding venues across Northern Ireland & Donegal over the years. As a Derry Wedding Photographer, getting the pleasure to assist my couples at their wedding venue of choice, and to watch how the venue operates has been nothing short of amazing. I can personally vouch for these venues as excellent options for hosting your wedding. View some of my personal favourites, by clicking the ‘view more’ button below.



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Insured wedding photographer James Aiken
Since booking James last year he has been fantastic. From having pre engagement shoots to give us a taster what was in store to the big day, to the lead up grabbing a coffee and sitting down to see exactly what we wanted and making sure he captured it all. James certainly did that and more, he was amazing to work with and made everyone feel so at ease throughout the day, we enjoyed the craic! We received our sneak peak during the wedding and they speak for themselves they turned out incredible we could not of asked for better! Thank you so much for everything James you were amazing.

– CATHERINE & KIAN –

A wedding is a day you never want to forget so we knew how important the photography was going to be. It did not take us long to decide to contact James Aiken to request his amazing service. My wife spent a considerable amount of time looking through all the amazing photos he has available on his social media and we knew that he would not disappoint. To say we were overjoyed would be an understatement! James was helpful throughout the entire process from first contact, meeting for the first time in person to discuss the plan for the day and giving us a stress free experience.

– KELLY & DAKOTA –

We are so incredibly grateful to have had James Aiken as our wedding photographer! From the very beginning, it felt like we were working with an old friend—he made us feel completely at ease, which allowed us to be ourselves and truly enjoy every moment. His warm personality, calm presence, and genuine enthusiasm added so much fun to our day. James has an incredible eye for detail and a talent for capturing the real, candid moments that made our wedding so special. Every photo feels alive—full of emotion, laughter, and love. Looking through our gallery brought us right back to the day. We honestly can’t recommend James enough. He didn’t just take beautiful photos—he helped create memories we’ll carry forever.

– NAOMI & NIALL –

Derry wedding photographer

Some of my favourite

Wedding Stories

Beth & Tom at the beech hill country house

A beech hill country house wedding with

Catherine & Kian

Drenagh Estate summer Weddings

A Drenagh estate wedding with

Katelyn & weston

Derry Wedding Photographer Redcastle Hotel Donegal

a redcastle hotel wedding with

amy & adam

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