David west photography is rapidly becoming making a name for himself in wedding photography industry, our unique artisitic style and high end product and not charging exortionate amounts are what seperates us from other photographers covering the north east and beyond. - graphic anphoto manipulation skills;
- freindly unobtrusive manner with you and your guests;
- stylistic reporatage photography;
- value for money.
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- South Shields, County Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, North East, Northumberland, Teeside
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There are no words to describe how amazingly talented David and his lovely daughter are! They made both us and our wedding guests feel so comfortable throughout the whole day. The photographs are out of this world and I couldn't imagine anyone else giving us this result! Thank you David! When I received my wedding photographs back from David I sent him a voice recording of me screaming and cheering because I couldn't type or get into words how ecstatic I was!I don't even know where to begin with this review.
Starting my career as a graphic artist for 15 or so years, gaining much experience in composition, light etc. I later found my calling in life in: photography. I'm so passionate about what I do, and I was recently named in the 50 best wedding photographers worldwide, as well as being named in the nine best fearless photography awards ( Sorry not trying to gloat but maybe impress you a little ). Now I haven't achieved a huge amount of things in my life but by far the most humble, yet fulfilling and a true source of joy in my life.
I'm lucky enough to receive well over 400 amazing wedding inquiries annually and due to the many hours I spend on each wedding, (before during and after) limits the number of weddings I can photograph to around 35 each year. Every couple, no matter where in the world they are, receives the same high-level award-winning love and attention to their images they deserve.
Welcome, please take the time to look around, the images below have been selected to give you a good indications of the style of photography you might expect from your wedding day. I wholeheartedly believe that your wedding images are the most important documents you can possess, they are litteraly irreplaceable, priceless heirlooms for you, it's one of the only occasions you as a family who have grown often wen speerate ways, can get together enjoy and celebrate this time.
So you're planning your big day? First and foremost, many congratulations! I'm pretty excited you found me, and that you're looking to get the ball rolling to secure your wedding photographer. I work to capture weddings all around the UK and the wider world. If you're from the local area, I would love to meet you for a coffee and talk about your Wedding day. If you're from a little further afield, let's have a chat on the phone, or perhaps even meet over Skype. I'd love to hear from you.
Reviews (11)
Danielle Smith
Feb 20, 2022
My husband and I spent a very long time looking at photographers, and when we came across David's instagram we just had to book him! We was delighted when we secured our date with him & we had no doubt he would be amazing. David made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and went above and beyond to get some amazing photos. Not only is he so talented & brilliant at his job, he is a charming, funny & hardworking man! I would recommend him over and over again! Thank you so much again, we really appreciate our stunning photos! Take care. Mr & Mrs Dilliway! Xx
Daniel Carr
Nov 22, 2021
Choosing David as our photographer for our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made. On the day, David was really bubbly, friendly and funny. He made everyone feel at ease, made people laugh but was also very clear with his instructions / directions to ensure he captured what we wanted. David also worked really well with our videographer.
In the weeks after the wedding, multiple guests specifically commented on how great David was on the day. He seems to genuinely enjoy himself at weddings (or at least gives that impression!) which was also really nice, and doesn't take himself too seriously. Before the wedding day David sent us a comprehensive questionnaire to get a feel for exactly what we wanted.
This really put us at ease as it was clear he was very professional and cared and would listen to what was important to us. We always found David to be very open and transparent to deal with when discussing pricing of various add-ons etc - if he didn't think it was something we needed, he told us that even though it meant we ultimately paid him less.
On the day, he also stayed later than he had planned to which was really nice of him. Despite knowing the turnaround time for photos was a while away, we also asked David if he could send us a preview of a couple of photos for our thank you cards only 2 weeks after the wedding and, despite being incredibly busy post-pandemic, he sent us a few no problem.
We are incredibly pleased with our photos! They are a perfect mix of more traditional shots with more arty shots and our couple shots have a focus on nature and light - exactly what we asked for. We would definitely recommend David to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Thank you David!
In the weeks after the wedding, multiple guests specifically commented on how great David was on the day. He seems to genuinely enjoy himself at weddings (or at least gives that impression!) which was also really nice, and doesn't take himself too seriously. Before the wedding day David sent us a comprehensive questionnaire to get a feel for exactly what we wanted.
This really put us at ease as it was clear he was very professional and cared and would listen to what was important to us. We always found David to be very open and transparent to deal with when discussing pricing of various add-ons etc - if he didn't think it was something we needed, he told us that even though it meant we ultimately paid him less.
On the day, he also stayed later than he had planned to which was really nice of him. Despite knowing the turnaround time for photos was a while away, we also asked David if he could send us a preview of a couple of photos for our thank you cards only 2 weeks after the wedding and, despite being incredibly busy post-pandemic, he sent us a few no problem.
We are incredibly pleased with our photos! They are a perfect mix of more traditional shots with more arty shots and our couple shots have a focus on nature and light - exactly what we asked for. We would definitely recommend David to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Thank you David!
Julia
Nov 12, 2020
Best wedding photographer ever! I don't even know where to begin. David did our engagement and wedding photos - both came out perfectly in every way possible. We loved his style and how he played with lighting while doing candid and creative photos - something which is hard to come by. There were a few points during the day where we'd see him contorting himself on the ground or waiting for the right second for the sun to set, to get that perfect photo.
Absolutely magnificent, everything was done to perfection! Not only is his style something we've never seen before, but his enthusiastic and funny personality also meshed really great with everyone and it literally felt like he was your best friend for the day. Not only were we impressed with David's photography skills and professionalism, but he also saved the day a few times during the ceremony and with my husband's boutonniere.
We both agree that the Dave was the best money spent out of all our vendors. The photos turned out amazing as well - we love every single one of them! We'll definitely be recommending him to friends and family. Thank you so much for making our wedding day extra special
Absolutely magnificent, everything was done to perfection! Not only is his style something we've never seen before, but his enthusiastic and funny personality also meshed really great with everyone and it literally felt like he was your best friend for the day. Not only were we impressed with David's photography skills and professionalism, but he also saved the day a few times during the ceremony and with my husband's boutonniere.
We both agree that the Dave was the best money spent out of all our vendors. The photos turned out amazing as well - we love every single one of them! We'll definitely be recommending him to friends and family. Thank you so much for making our wedding day extra special
Sarah L.
Dec 22, 2018
David really is the creative genius you think he is. From the moment I saw one of his photographs online, I knew he was the best photographer I'd seen. I was delighted to find he was available for our wedding date. We had an amazing e-shoot in York, where David risked being ran over several times to get the right shot. He then spent much of our wedding day rolling around in the mud and on the beach in very windy conditions!
Despite the unfortunate weather, David managed to get so many wonderful shots of our day. His daughter Paige was so lovely and they worked brilliantly as a team. David is friendly, professional and particularly hilarious - he had the whole bridal party laughing (and at ease with being photographed) very quickly. The final images are simply stunning. Beautifully captured memories.
Despite the unfortunate weather, David managed to get so many wonderful shots of our day. His daughter Paige was so lovely and they worked brilliantly as a team. David is friendly, professional and particularly hilarious - he had the whole bridal party laughing (and at ease with being photographed) very quickly. The final images are simply stunning. Beautifully captured memories.
Phil Laight
Feb 15, 2017
Wow, what I can I say about David! We have just received our photos and they are just so amazing. We knew the instant we saw his photos that he had to be our photographer and boy he did not disappoint! On the day it was like we had always known him. He made us feel so relaxed and we had so many laughs (I can still picture him in a tree!) and I must mention the wonderful Paige who was just as wonderful.
Everyone commented on the day how fantastic he was and it shows in the photos. They are just breathtaking and I can't recommend him enough. Thank you David with providing us with memories we can hold onto forever! You're one of a kind! Sam and Phil
Everyone commented on the day how fantastic he was and it shows in the photos. They are just breathtaking and I can't recommend him enough. Thank you David with providing us with memories we can hold onto forever! You're one of a kind! Sam and Phil
Sam and Phil
Wow, what I can I say about David!! We have just received our photos and they are just so amazing. We knew the instant we saw his photos that he had to be our photographer and boy he did not disappoint!! On the day it was like we had always known him. He made us feel so relaxed and we had so many laughs (I can still picture him in a tree!) and I must mention the wonderful Paige who was just as wonderful.
Everyone commented on the day how fantastic he was and it shows in the photos. They are just breathtaking and I can't recommend him enough. Thank you David with providing us with memories we can hold onto forever!!! You're one of a kind!
Everyone commented on the day how fantastic he was and it shows in the photos. They are just breathtaking and I can't recommend him enough. Thank you David with providing us with memories we can hold onto forever!!! You're one of a kind!
Lauren Milburn
My husband and I could not be happier with our wedding pictures, we have had so many positive comments from others. David made us feel so comfortable and we didnt know he was there for most of the day which was perfect. No gimmecky, unecessary shots. Our wedding day was rainy with very high winds, yet David went above and beyond and even laid on the ground to capture some great pictures. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Kat Turner
David is the most unbelievably talented photographer I have seen. Our professional photos by far exceeded all expectations. He is such a lovely person, funny and so easy to work with. He captured every minute of the day so perfectly and most of the time you never noticed he was even there. You can’t compromise on a photographer for your wedding day and David is worth every penny.
The quality of his work is excellent, the service outstanding and someone I would recommend to anyone wanting perfect photographs from your perfect day. Thank you so much David
The quality of his work is excellent, the service outstanding and someone I would recommend to anyone wanting perfect photographs from your perfect day. Thank you so much David
Jess Gardiner
I honestly cannot rave about David enough, he is the most talented, professional and creative photographer I have ever worked with. From the moment he arrived on our wedding day to the delivery of our photographs today, we could not be happier with his work, attitude and enthusiasm. On the day of our wedding, there was not one thing we had to worry about photo-wise because David had everything covered down to a T!
His brilliant humour and friendly nature allowed him to calm any last minute nerves and mix in with our guests perfectly. The results are literally phenomenal!! I can't believe how many moments he was able to capture beautifully without us even noticing. He really REALLY knows his stuff and I would recommend him to anyone. Our photos will be a lasting memory of the best day of our lives and they are above and beyond what we expected! Thank you so much for everything David!
His brilliant humour and friendly nature allowed him to calm any last minute nerves and mix in with our guests perfectly. The results are literally phenomenal!! I can't believe how many moments he was able to capture beautifully without us even noticing. He really REALLY knows his stuff and I would recommend him to anyone. Our photos will be a lasting memory of the best day of our lives and they are above and beyond what we expected! Thank you so much for everything David!
Lucy Couldwell
David is an absolute genius! He literally worked non-stop to help us capture the magical moments of our special day. We knew from the beginning that David was the right photographer for us, making us both feel at ease and the pictures speak for themselves. If you are lucky enough to have David as your man then you are guaranteed to have a special wedding album that will give you goosebumps every time you flick through your pictures. The fact that he is such a pleasure to work with is just the icing on the (wedding) cake. Big love
Lindsey Fenwick
Well what can I say David is an absolute amazing person! Him & his daughter literally worked non-stop to help us capture every single magical moment of our wedding day. They made us both feel at ease And more importantly made us none stop laugh throughout the full day. We can't thank you enough and look forward to seeing our photographs I know they will be amazing