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Claire McClean Photography

HELLO, IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU

MY NAME IS claire

Hey there! I’m Claire, and I am a Yorkshire-based photographer, so whether you are looking for wedding photography in Leeds, Harrogate, Skipton, Sheffield or even Manchester, I love meeting couples looking for relaxed and alternative wedding photography. I even go further afield within the UK if you're not in any of these places, so not to worry! 

I’ve been obsessively taking pictures my whole life, and it's what I'm truly passionate about. I am a bubbly and chatty kinda gal who knows how to put people at ease when they are in front of the lens. Making you laugh and fun prompts will make you forget there's even a camera there. 

Having a good relationship with my couples is so important to me. If I'm going to get to know you - you should have the opportunity to get to know me too!

Not just a photographer. 
a CRAZY CAT LADY, A foodie, A PASSIONATE CREATIVE.

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WHAT INSPIRES ME

MY FAVe  THINGS

BEHIND THE LENS

  • The most enjoyable things to photograph are emotions. Passion, love, humour, excitement...weddings have it all and more.

  • All the tiny little details couples put so thoughtfully into their big day make me so excited to come on the journey with you and capture it forever.

  • I may be super relaxed and fun in my approach, but I am also super organised when it comes to your big day. The combination of the two means your photography experience will be totally stress-free. Woohoo! 

I will act as your personal time machine.

WHAT INSPIRES ME

  • I am a self confessed crazy cat lady and I love my two lil fur babies are Jaya and Kiwi. I work from home when I'm not at a wedding, so I will most likely be found editing in my office and talking to my cats. That's normal, right? 

  •  Food is my other ultimate passion. I *may* have swiped right on my fiance because it said he was a chef. Don't tell him I said that. 

  • Music is a huge part of my life and I can scream every word to anything by Bon Iver. Also any 80's music never fails to get me on the dance floor with a pint or two. 

  • The Office is my ultimate comfort show, and I can quote most of the episodes. 

  • In my spare time I do a lot of embroidery because I'm basically a lil' old lady in a 26 year old's body. 

I COULD EAT RAMEN EVERY DAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE (probs shouldn't though)

MY FAVOURITE THINGS

  • Before your big day, I will help create a timeline of your day for everything photography related. That way, everyone knows what’s happening when, and all the stress will melt away.

  • I’ll be there while the mother-of-the-bride and the bridesmaids help the bride with her dress.

  • I'll be there while the wedding party sneak a few drinks to calm their nerves. 

  • I’ll be there when you say the all important vows, when all the speeches make you blush with pride or cry with laughter, and when you party on down to your fave tunes.

  • I won’t miss a moment. 

Rain or shine, I won’t miss a beat

BEHIND THE LENS

my philosophy

This is because I'm so passionate about preserving memories for years to come - it's what lights me up. It's what keeps me going. It's my life mission. 

Your wedding day is just as important to me as my own photo albums. I want you to cherish all the moments of your big day forever. In fact, I'll make sure of it. 

I have a photo album for every month of my life since the age of thirteen.

HELENA & DANIEL

“Before we booked Claire, we were worried about feeling shy and self conscious, but she had us completely at ease and blended in seamlessly to our day”

HEART WARMING WORDS FROM MY COUPLES

jenessa + kevin

"She was fun and personable with our guests but also uncannily good at getting the more discreet shots without anyone noticing"

Beth + JOSH

"We're both quite camera shy, so she had her work cut out for her, but she made us both feel at ease and the photos speak for themselves."

natty + tom

"She is very friendly, easy to work with, comfortable to be around. Can’t recommend her more"

SOPHIE + MATTHEW

“She fit in so well on the day and made us feel incredibly comfortable. And the photos we received were absolutely stunning”

Rachel + JOe

"We had the most amazing experience. She is incredibly professional and answered all our worries and settled our nerves"

ALICE + GRainne

"She made us feel confident and calm and we got some great shots, despite being a little nervous in front of the camera! Overall we couldn't have been happier and would recommend Claire to anyone"

cara + luke

"Claire is so down-to-earth and made us feel at ease straight away, it really helped us relax and know what to expect when it came to the big day"

LOIS + STEPHEN

“Claire has a real talent for capturing the moments. Nothing seems too posed, it’s the natural element that makes all of the difference.”

Paul & Terri

"For two people who aren't that confident in front of the camera, Claire has made us feel so comfortable and made the whole process completely stress-free and enjoyable"

chris + anneloek

"She really captured the feeling of the day: from emotional moments during the ceremony to laughter during the speeches, the photos really represent how the day felt to us"

Max + Niamh

"Claire made us feel so relaxed throughout the wedding, and was a super lovely person to be around."

Luiza + dom

"Claire was lovely and very profesional from start to finish. She accommodated us and our special situation and helped make our day extra special"

You provide the moments, and I'll capture the memories. 

You provide the moments, and I'll capture the memories. 

Two souls, one story

No story is one and the same.
I will make sure you can relive yours over and over again. 

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