Wedding Photographer Derry Northern Ireland
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WEDDING COLLECTIONS

FOR THE RELAXED ROMANTIC & THE FUN-LOVING

from the heart of Northern Ireland & Beyond

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Your wedding photographs should mean the absolute world to you, they’re not just for the day, but for a lifetime. 

I’ve crafted three bespoke wedding collections, thoughtfully shaped with the help of my past couples. All packages include full-day coverage (morning preparations to a few dances in) so you never have to worry about me missing the craic.





RUBY collection

The perfect digital package (Morning preparations to a few dances in) complete with an online gallery to download & share.

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Full day photography

500+  high-quality hand edited photographs

Online Gallery to download & share for 1 year

wedding reel

Wedding timeline consultation

print release

 

£2000

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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 –

GOT QUESTIONS ? I´VE GOT ANSWERS!

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS

Me? I’ve been told from my past couples that I’m fun, passionate and an all rounded great professional third wheel.

My style of photography is documentary with a twist. I want to capture the heartfelt moments, the unscripted, the flow but also the planned. I’m abit of a wildcard, but I truly love this approach. It’s not all about taking photos, its more so the planning of your unique day and showing you that I wont miss a photograph that you require.

My go-to words are Relaxed, Romantic and Fun Loving.

WE HATE HAVING OUR PHOTO TAKEN, WE DON'T WANT LOADS OF POSED SHOTS, IS THAT OK?

Sure thing!

I know at first-hand what that feeling is like. It can be daunting standing in-front of a camera but I promise you, I can help with your anxiety on this with little actions I’ve picked up over the years – I used to model and have a camera randomly pointed at me too – yikes.  Most of the photos I take during your wedding will be natural, unposed and relaxed. Occasionally I will steal you for 10 – 20 mins to capture some intimate moments of you both, but trust me, you will look back and love them.

Camera Shy? Here’s some info that might help

Can we request specific shots?

I completely understand that every couple has specific photographs they want from their day. That’s why I include a section in my questionnaire where you can tell me exactly what’s most important to you. Whether it’s a particular moment or a set of shots, I’ll make sure to prioritize them based on your preferences, so nothing is missed and everything that matters most to you is captured beautifully.

What coverage do we need?

All my wedding collections are full day coverage so you dont have to worry about little details being missed.

If the groom’s preparations is a reasonable distance (5 to 10 min) from you, we can include this as an extra. If its more than the approx duration (stated above) we have an option to include a second professional photographer.

If you are planning an intimate wedding, we have a popular smaller wedding package to suit your needs, Get in touch using the contact form to find out more.

What is an intimate session?

I am glad you asked…

In the real world this is called the on-location photoshoot during your wedding day. Right after the bridal portraits we tell the rest of the gang to go onto the hotel. We stay around for 20-30 minutes and really embrace the quiet time between you too. You’ll get close, hold hands, onto each-other and we create something amazing by your ambience for each-other. frequently asked questions

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR OUR PHOTOS TO BE READY?

During your wedding day, I’ll share a little sneak peek of the moments we’ve captured so far. After that, you can expect to receive your full gallery within 4 to 6 weeks.

How do you approach wedding day timelines?

In the first intial meeting I ask you what your wedding day looks like. Once I know all the deeds, I will be able to form a rough timeline of your day. If you decide that I’m the guy for you, then 6 weeks before your wedding day I will send you a questionaire for you to fill out, this is where you spill absolutely everything about your wedding (and you will know alot more about it then). 4 weeks before the day – We meet up for another coffee (Yay) and go over a more structured timeline so you know everything about your wedding day as it flows.

Do you require a deposit, and when is the balance due?

In order to secure your wedding date, I require a non-refundable deposit of £300. However, if you prefer, I also offer a flexible payment plan: a cost-of-living deposit of £150 per month for 2 months. After the date is secured: You can choose to pay whatever amount you’re comfortable with, whenever you’d like, and any payments you make will be deducted from your overall balance.

DO YOU HAVE INSURANCE?

I sure do! I have only but the best protection for myself and for you on your wedding day! If you or your venue would like a copy to view this, I can give you a copy as proof. Safety first.

we want to book - how can we do this?

Awesome! – I’m so happy you love our work. I’ve made the booking process very user friendly. Firstly, use the contact form to make an inquiry. I will send you a detailed personal email with my wedding packages & availablity.

Secondly, You can choose & accept your desired wedding package and any extras you’d like to include.

This will set-up your very own client portal, so that you can view your wedding package, sign your contact and fill out the questionaire.

To secure the date: an invoice will be created for your records and a non refundable retainer fee of £300 will secure your wedding date.

After all the steps are taken, you’re in!! We can now help create your dream wedding day!

– Please note: We do not hold dates and work in a first come first serve basis. We see this as fair as we recieve so many enquires and we dont want anyone to miss out. Do not delay in taking the following steps above to secure your wedding date.

Can I customise my very own wedding collection to suit my needs?

Most certainly! Once I send you a copy of my pricing guide, you can send me your wishlist and I will provide you with a custom quote for your wedding.

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