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McShea Photography is a wedding photographer located in Philadelphia. I take great pride in ensuring that each couple is happy with their experience, from the initial consultation to the final product. I will give you beautiful images of your special day that will be treasured keepsakes to share with the generations to come!

Services Offered
McShea Photography offers many services for capturing the joy and love on your big day. These wedding photography services include:

  • Engagement shoot
  • High-quality images with full rights
  • Couples and parent albums
  • Second shooters
  • Trash-the-dress shoot


Other Services
McShea Photography also offers many ways to preserve and display your special wedding memories. These photography items include:

  • Albums
  • Digital files
  • Flush mount
  • Matted prints
  • Acrylic art
  • Wood art
  • Proofs
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of McShea Photography

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Clients rave about the photographer’s professionalism, organization, and calm, personable energy that put everyone at ease. His candid, storytelling images, strong night shots, quick sneak-peeks, and seamless teamwork with his assistant consistently impressed couples. Highly recommended for engagement shoots and wedding days.

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Clients rave about the photographer’s professionalism, organization, and calm, personable energy that put everyone at ease. His candid, storytelling images, strong night shots, quick sneak-peeks, and seamless teamwork with his assistant consistently impressed couples. Highly recommended for engagement shoots and wedding days.

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Jessica Sent on 09/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hire David!

David is AMAZING. From our first conversation I knew he would be the perfect fit for our big day. Prior to our ceremony, David took the time to really understand what our vision and vibe were - we shared photos and ideas throughout the planning process to ensure our day was captured perfectly. David was professional, punctual, open to any changes or new ideas the day-of & most importantly - made me feel relaxed in front of the camera. I would highly recommend David for ANY special occasion, he was awesome!
Amy
Amy Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Experience – Professional, Fun, and Completely Stress-Free!

Dave McShea was absolutely incredible to work with! From the moment he arrived, he brought such a calm, fun energy to the day — exactly what we needed. He was incredibly professional, yet so easygoing and personable. He made everyone feel comfortable and was great with my entire family. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing — he captured every important moment beautifully without ever feeling intrusive or staged. If you’re looking for a photographer who’s talented, reliable, and just a joy to have around on your big day, Dave is it. Highly recommend McShea Photography.
N&J
N&J W. Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dave Was the Perfect Photographer for Our Wedding – Professional, Talented, and Truly Dedicated

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Dave! From our very first call, he impressed us with his organization and attention to detail. He sent us spreadsheets with thoughtful questions to ensure he understood exactly what we were looking for, and that level of preparation gave us total confidence in his abilities from the start.

Dave also did our engagement shoot at Longwood Gardens, and it was an absolute dream. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and the photos turned out breathtaking. He has such a natural way of capturing authentic moments and emotions—it felt less like taking pictures and more like he was telling the story of our day.

For the wedding day itself, Dave brought Allison along, and she was equally wonderful. Together, they made the perfect team, capturing every moment without ever feeling intrusive. They were so easy to work with, keeping us on schedule while still capturing all the candid, beautiful moments we wanted.

We’re beyond thrilled with how our photos turned out, and we can’t thank Dave and Allison enough for their hard work, creativity, and professionalism. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares about your vision and makes the process seamless, Dave is the one!
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Virginia Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

He was so nice, easy going, he had such a creative eye, and he was also so great at getting perfect shots during the ceremony and reception!!

Quality was top notch, professionalism amazing, and having our picture on so many platforms was/is so helpful!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 03/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Impressive and so friendly

Can I just have Dave follow me around and take pictures? He captures the best in every photo. Sneak peaks were sent within a week, and I can't stop looking at them. I was impressed with Dave's night shots, knowing a winter wedding could be dark. Dave is professional, easy to work with, and everyone loved him! I highly suggest working with Dave.
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 09/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most Beautiful Wedding Photos

Dave was the best decision ever! He was the first vendor we booked for our September 2023 wedding and he went above and beyond our expectations. Dave was there for wedding guidance and advice during stressful wedding planning and was always professional. We booked him for our engagement shoot too and were so pleased with the photos. He has a quick turnaround time and is truly a wedding photographer - he knows what he's doing! Always easy to get a hold of and takes his job seriously, yet is very down to earth. We really would not have had the same wedding experience without him!
Tara
Tara Sent on 12/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You should book Dave McShea as your wedding photographer!

We are so thrilled that we chose Dave McShea to be our wedding photographer! Dave was so easy to work with and had great communication with us along the way. What drew us to him was his upfront and transparent approach to pricing and just his style in general (as well as his amazing pictures, of course!). He was accommodating when we decided to do our engagement shoot at a destination we were traveling to, despite it being part of the plan we originally booked with him and was willing to take it out of our package with no problem. We had a few calls with Dave leading up to the wedding and you could tell he was very detail oriented, which made the day itself so much easier as we had everything planned out, but not to the point where it was rigid. The first time we met Dave in person was at our wedding day and he fit right in without ever being in the way. He took so many AMAZING pictures (of course!) and was timely in getting them back to us. He even rushed a special request to share with family at a holiday gathering. We got sent a classy USB with all the photos, both edited and unedited, but also have access too all our edited photos via a website album for download and sharing. We are working on figuring out the pictures we want for our album and it is a struggle because he took so many beautiful pictures of our wedding day. You should book Dave for your wedding, simply put!
Luciann Szokoli
Luciann Sent on 11/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dave is amazing

I cannot say enough about Dave! You can tell right from the start that he loves what he does! He has a great eye for capturing candid shots that you might've missed while you were partying the night away. He has a wonderful personality and makes you feel at ease when taking posed shots. We had a large bridal party and he was able to keep everyone in line and the picture process went so smoothly.

He answers emails/calls/texts right away too! Which not all vendors will do; I was a nervous bride so I greatly appreciated the communication. He's also super nice when family might get in the way to try a snap a quick picture. He's great with children too! We had a couple of little ones and he made sure to get pictures where they were smiling.

Super professional, but still down to Earth, and just genuinely a really good guy! I HIGHLY recommend Dave and will tell everyone about him! :)
Ellen
Ellen Sent on 08/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome photographer!

We are so happy with our Photographer! So professional and very easy to work with!!!! The photos really capture the day!!!! We highly, highly recommend Dave! He's awesome!!
C
Celia Sent on 04/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made in regards to choosing a photographer!

We used David for our engagement photos and liked how everything turned out. The wedding photos were even better! David captured all the key moments perfectly, caught some great candid shots, and sweet moments with kids playing. When we received our pictures, we were blown away on how awesome the pictures turned out! We fully recommend David as a photographer! We loved how David was so easy to work with and he was quick to reply to have questions or emails that we sent. We highly recommend using David for your engagement pictures as well. He'll take what you like best from that and use it to focus the style of his wedding shots. He was awesome to work with! Thanks, David!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Celebrant Robin Celebrant Robin Wedding Officiants

Dave is a true professional. Calm, responsive, organized, hardworking, he captures all elements of a wedding with poise and kindness.

Classic Entertainment DJs Classic Entertainment DJs Wedding DJs

Got to work with Dave at the beautiful XIX at the Bellevue. His calm demeanor and lack of intrusiveness were not only noticed by myself, the mother of the groom spoke to both of us after the reception and mentioned those traits as well. I am sure Kara and Randy's album will be unbelievable.

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McShea Photography frequently asked questions

McShea Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
McShea Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
McShea Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
McShea Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
McShea Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
McShea 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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