AWARD WINNING DERRY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

FOR THE RELAXED ROMANTIC & THE FUN-LOVING

from the heart of Northern Ireland & Beyond

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

HEY, I’M JAMES…

A Derry Wedding Photographer in Northern Ireland, Donegal & Beyond. I specialize in creating a luxury photography experience with a relaxed, romantic, and fun-loving approach—perfect for couples who want to feel like themselves on their wedding day, without all the stiff posing or awkward moments.
I focus on the real stuff: the laughter, the tears, the in-between moments that matter most. Your photographs should reflect you—your personality, your story, your connection—in the most authentic way.
From the moment we connect, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Think of me as your wedding day wingman—I’ll create a unique, personalized timeline tailored to your day, so you can enjoy it all with ease and without a hint of stress.
If you’re after heartfelt, documentary-style photographs with plenty of room for fun and personality, you’re in the right place. I won’t just capture how your day looked, but how it truly felt—the raw, beautiful, unforgettable moments that make your story yours.

THE 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.



Weddings

family portraits in derry with family photographer james aiken photography

Families

Family Photography - Derry Wedding Photographer

Engagements

Erin & Ciaran's Pre Wedding Photoshoot at the Beech hill country House

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-based 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

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WHAT MY COUPLES ARE SAYING

We had a fantastic experience having James as our wedding photographer

The photographs we received from our pre wedding shoot and our wedding day are absolutely breath-taking. His incredible attention to detail make for absolutely stunning photographs. Thank you so much for capturing our day the way we envisioned it.

Erin & Niall

“ James made us feel more relaxed and comfortable as we had never done anything like this before

We just knew the wedding day with be unreal and the bridal party were going to love him. The wedding morning, day and night – no matter where we were James created a vision for his shots and back-drops it was honestly such a laugh.

Claire & Michael

“During the day he gave us a sneak peek of some of the amazing photos he captured, we were blown away.

James was a professional from the start and on the day he added to the craic of the day and was very easy to work with, particularly helpful for my husband who was nervous about the photo experience.

Emma & Michael

Beautifully in love by documentary wedding photography by James Aiken

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