LUXURY DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

WHERE NORTHERN IRISH CRAIC & BANTER MEETS EPIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Northern Ireland, Donegal & Beyond

 

James Aiken Photography
DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER  |  ICED LATTE LOVER  |  FATHER OF TWO

HEY, I’M JAMES..

A Derry Wedding Photographer and hopefully the last one you’ll ever need to hire.

I’m not your typical “stand here, look there” photographer. What I bring to your wedding day is something more like a guided experience, with a friend who happens to have a camera. I’ll walk in on the morning, probably crack a joke that’s borderline inappropriate, and somehow that tends to set the whole tone. Loose, warm, and just a bit mad in the best possible way. Throughout the day I’m your guy for whatever you need. Nervous? We’ll sort that. Lost track of what’s happening next? I’ve got you. Want to actually enjoy your wedding instead of just surviving it? That’s exactly what we’re here for The goal is simple. We have the best day, we laugh a lot, and you end up with luxury wedding photography that brings you right back to how it all felt.

DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH

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One day, probably further away than it feels right now, someone is going to pull out a photo album. Maybe the kids are grown, maybe some faces are missing, maybe there are grandchildren in the room who never got to meet the people in those pictures. And those photographs are going to do something that nothing else can. They’re going to bring everyone back together.



Joanne & Ben, Beech Hill country House hotel

WEDDINGS

 

Full-Day wedding collections begin at £3000 which includes me – James (derry wedding photographer) on your wedding day, an online gallery to download & share with full printing rights.

Family Photoshoot Northern Ireland & Donegal with James Aiken

Families

 

Family sessions are the heart & soul for just £450 and includes an hour session complete with an online gallery to download & share with full printing rights.

Couple and Engagement Photography by James Aiken photography

Couples

 

Couple shoots // Engagements are a set price of £400 – includes, an hour session complete with an online gallery to download & share with full printing rights.

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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