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Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I’ve been shooting weddings and engagements for the past 12 years. Put me in a National Park with two people crazy in love and you’ll watch my creativity run wild! While I love the city life and good coffee shops on every corner, there’s nothing like escaping to the wilderness to reset and refocus. And don’t worry, I always bring good coffee there too!

Photography to me is more than just expensive cameras and cheesy fake smiles. I am in the business of capturing memories that you’ll never get back. It’s my job to document your lives well and thats a responsibility I don’t take lightly. Every couple is unique and I spend the time getting to know each one of you in order to capture your love in its true form. The laughs, the tears, the inside jokes, and everything in between.

When you book me for your wedding you are signing up for more than just amazing photos (you’re welcome), you’re getting a passionate photographer who’s goal is to invest in your lives so that you’re left with a lifetime of gorgeous memories and an unforgettable experience in a forgettable world.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of David Swidrak Photography

Julia
Julia Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Working with Clare from Swidrak & Co was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From the very first meeting, Clare's warmth, professionalism, and artistic eye truly set her apart. She took the time to understand our vision and made sure every meaningful moment was beautifully captured in a way that felt authentic and emotional.

On our wedding day, Clare was a calming presence, making us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Her ability to capture both the big moments and the smallest, most intimate details was incredible—every smile, tear, and joyful glance was documented with such care. The final photos were nothing short of breathtaking. The lighting, composition, and storytelling in each image were simply stunning, turning our wedding album into a work of art.

What makes Clare exceptional is not just her talent but her genuine passion for making every couple feel special. She went above and beyond to ensure we could relive our wedding day through her lens, and we’re so grateful for the memories she preserved for us.

If you're looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, supportive, and dedicated to her craft, we can’t recommend Clare from Swidrak & Co enough. She is truly the best!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision You’ll Make

Choosing Swidrak & Co. to capture our wedding was truly one of the best decisions we've ever made. We booked them for both photography & videography for our destination wedding in Sedona, AZ, as well as for our engagement shoot in Cleveland and an adventure shoot the Monday after our wedding in Sedona. We had the opportunity to work with their entire team, and were consistently impressed by not only the quality of work they produced and their professionalism, but also their genuine kindness & welcoming personalities. Clare Sloan was our lead photographer for it all, and we honestly could not asked for anyone better 🙌🏼 — she is incredibly talented, and anyone who has seen our photos would agree. She captured every moment so beautifully, and we are forever grateful for her!! David Swidrak joined as the videographer for our adventure shoot and had us, as well as our families & friends, in tears from just the sneak peak he created. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of their entire team. We also rented their photobooth for the wedding and our guests loved it. Having great photos/videos of your wedding day (or even just with your significant other) is something so special & allows you to relive every moment for a lifetime — and Swidrak & Co. will provide the BEST of the best. This is your sign to BOOK THEM!!!! The photos speak for themselves…
Steve
Steve Sent on 06/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding on 4/10/21

David and his sister really made taking pictures fun: he puts you at ease, is likable, gives you confidence, plays good tunes, and makes everything feel so natural. He knows that knowing you personally leads to better shots and he is organized as can be. Him and his sister are great people and professionals. Love them!
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Clare Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best investment we made for our wedding!

To say we are impressed by David is an understatement. We hired him for our wedding photography, videography, and a fall session, and I am absolutely blown away. I am a fellow wedding photographer in Cleveland, and I have never met an individual in this industry so professional and talented. He is insanely professional, responsive, fun, creative, and personable. My husband is not one to LOVE being in front of the camera, but he has had nothing but good things to say about David and the way he carries himself.

Needless to say, if you're on the fence, BOOK HIM. If you are concerned about budget, just know that when you hire David, you are investing in a photographer that will take care of EVERYTHING, and you will receive a mind blowing product at the end of it all. Hiring him was the best investment we made on our wedding day, hands down. We will definitely be using him moving forward!
K
Kate Sent on 10/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further for a photographer!

David and Ellen were incredible. He/they shot my daughter's wedding a month and a half ago, and we are in awe of this work. In fact, three of the bridesmaids booked him on the spot for their weddings! His work is exemplary: he is not just talented but he makes the day fun for all; everyone had a blast!
The day was magical, and the photos depict this so beautifully! My family is so thrilled we chose him...the memories that he captured will be cherished forever!!
Please, look no further for your photographer!
J
Jessica Sent on 09/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Loved our photos and adored David and his team

We loved David from the get-go. Our first FaceTime meeting with him was very comforting. We could tell that he was professional, had a great personality, and actually cared about our story and expressing that in his work. Day of wedding was fantastic. He and his sister were a joy to be around and so very helpful. Our photos are breathtaking and we love them. We've gotten a ton of compliments on them and had someone reach out to me after she saw our photos about getting David's contact info for her son's upcoming wedding. We've gotten a ton of compliments on our photos. I'd highly recommend David and his team. Great people, outstanding work.
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Ashley Sent on 03/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

David did an amazing job, and our photos turned out beautiful! Such a great photographer, and I would totally recommend him!
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 03/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond our greatest expectations

When my fiancé and I first met with David, we loved his work, and were sold. Then, since we had an upcoming trip to Portland, OR and David was totally flexible and more than willing to travel for our engagement photos. We had a total BLAST shooting at a waterfall and field (dog park lol) that he found, and he made the overall experience fun and comfortable. Would 100% recommend, definitely worth the investment. We cannot wait to see how our wedding photos turn out!
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Desiree Sent on 02/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, comfortable, fun

David made our wedding day so special, with his upbeat energy! We laughed our whole session with him. Pictures turned out better than we could ever imagine.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 01/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Book david now!

We met David and his amazing wife through Instagram and they met us in Paris, France to do our engagement photos. He went above and beyond to make sure we hit all of favorite locations! The pictures and the memories are something we will never forget. He made us feel so comfortable and we had the best day taking pictures. He is so talented and professional and worth every penny and more! Do yourself a favor and book David now! You will be so happy from beginning to end and the pictures are just incredible! His editing style is amazing and his ability to capture the perfect lighting is unreal. He has truly become a friend and we can't wait to see him at our wedding! (and plan another trip for him to document!)
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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David Swidrak Photography frequently asked questions

David Swidrak Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
David Swidrak Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
David Swidrak Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
David Swidrak Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
David Swidrak Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
David Swidrak Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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