Hello, Hola, bonjour. I’m David. A multi-award winning wedding photographer based in Lancashire, who is happy to travel far and wide to photograph amazing weddings.

I’m a husband and father of two children, a dog and two cats. I’m obsessed with music and a massive film buff as well as being a big foodie (check out my Dave Shoots Food website too).

I come from a long line of photographers. I’m third generation in fact, and I studied photography at university before becoming a portrait photographer until 2010, when I started shooting weddings. My technical, compositional, lighting and artistic skills set me apart from other photographers and over the years I’ve created my own unique style - winning a large number of high accolade awards for my story telling ( also known as documentary and reportage) approach. It’s also why I’m a teacher, mentor and industry judge and why I’m asked to speak at worldwide photography conferences.

Wedding photography is more that just a job for me. It’s a dedicated passion.

My skills and extensive experience have allowed me to use my artistic creativity to produce a body or work that captures the essence of each couples story and documents real moments of the day so you are left with a gallery of special moments from start to finish. You won’t find me standing and waiting for things to happen. My camera never leaves my face and I shoot every angle to ensure I get the best shots of the day. Each moment and memory captured.

That’s why I’m proud to say I’ve won over 150 awards and am three years story telling photographer of the year and No 1 UK wedding photographer 2024.

Not only that, I’m invested in you. It’s your day and I want to know all about who you are, your journey together and what the day means to you. I’m always here to talk through ideas, give advice and listen to what you want from me on your day.

I will travel anywhere and love new and exciting locations and venues. From Manchester to Marsaille, Cambridge to California, Grange over Sands to Greece. I am happy to drive or fly anywhere to document your day.

Take a look at  GALLERY and if you feel a connection to my work then I would love to hear from you via my CONTACT page.

Thanks, Dave