4.9 out of 5 stars and 36 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
4.9
(36)Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Ohio and available for travel
About this vendor
We are McNair Photographic, better known as Shawn & Amanda, the husband-wife duo who have been photographing weddings for the past 10 years. We believe you should have elegant images that tell the story of your day in a contemporary style. From lacing the dress, the groom's first look at his bride, to a father's dance with his little girl, and all those authentic little moments shared with loved ones, each detail is important and worth remembering forever. Our clients look back on their gorgeous albums and art on their walls years later and have all those wonderful feelings come rushing back again and again.
We believe your wedding story should be genuinely told so you can be completely present in your day knowing we've got the details covered!
If you like what you see, lets talk!
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2018 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Shawn and Amanda are absolutely incredible to work with! The moment we met Shawn and saw his work we knew we needed them to be our photographers. They were wonderful at communicati...
ng and helping us plan out our timeline for our wedding day. They made sure that we shared details about ourselves and our relationship to best capture it in our photos. Shawn is really good at capturing light and creating a simple picture into a work of art. As a bride, he made me feel beautiful and as if I was a million dollars. We did an engagement shoot at a local farm and a soccer field! The photos really captured our love! On our wedding day, Shawn and his team were all over trying to get pictures of every moment. I don't think he took more than a 10 minute break! As we danced and partied the night away, he sought out opportunities for nighttime photos. All of our pictures came out absolutely breathtaking. The colors and lighting are beyond what we could have imagined. Our wedding photos are works of art and we are loving them!
We cannot recommend working with Shawn and his team enough! They were easily one of our favorite vendors and eased a lot of the stress of our wedding day.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! They were so helpful and so sweet the entire time from the moment we spoke at the bridal show to now even after our wedding! The picture...
s are amazing! I tell everyone I know to book them if possible for their weddings and more. I look forward to reaching out again for any future photography moments!
Shawn and Amanda were absolutely incredible — truly one of the best choices we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, at our engagement session, we knew we had found the ri...
ght photographers. They immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease (which says a lot, because my husband and I can be pretty awkward in front of a camera!).
Their communication throughout the entire process was amazing — professional, responsive, and always kind. On the wedding day, they were everywhere, capturing every little detail and every big moment without ever feeling intrusive. It was like they had this magical ability to be in all places at once, and somehow still made the entire experience feel calm and effortless.
The final photos were delivered so quickly, and they are absolutely stunning. Every time we look through them, we’re brought right back to the emotions of the day — the joy, the love, the fun. They didn’t miss a thing.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will not only capture your day beautifully but also make the whole experience feel easy and joyful, Shawn and Amanda are it. We’re so grateful to have had them by our side.
Taking a look at Instagram alone - Shawn & Amanda’s work absolutely speaks for itself. I knew they were going to be one of the best investments of my wedding day. They were so incr...
edibly professional and helpful to us. From helping make our timeline, following up with us several times before the wedding and finally capturing some of the most beautiful photos that I’ll have to remember my day forever. When they say they will be there with you all day - they mean it! They were there from the start of my day until the end of the night to make sure they didn’t miss a second of our memories. I have received nothing but compliments on our photos. I cannot recommend them enough for your day! We love them so much!!
McNair Photographic did the BEST job capturing our day. Shawn and Amanda are easy to work with and help you along every step of the process. They help to make sure your timeline wi...
ll work and offer suggestions to make photos go smoothly! Shawn and Amanda delivered BEAUTIFUL engagement and wedding pictures that went beyond our expectations. They pay attention to every detail and make sure to capture the moments that matter most to you. McNair Photographic helps you feel comfortable during all your pictures so you can enjoy your day! They help to ensure family portraits go smoothly and quickly. These images are timeless and we will cherish them forever. Book McNair Photographic for your wedding!!!
Shawn and Amanda, not sure where to even start with these two. We met them initially at the cleveland bridal show and honestly was luck of the draw. We had plans to potentially boo...
k another photographer and 3 days before the bridal show they had already booked our date, so we were just browsing. However, my now husband was so thrilled when talking to them. Our pre-consultation lasted well over an hour and they truly want to know about the couple and what they are looking for in their photographs. They truly captured the day, kept us all on schedule and my pictures are to die for. Actually am having trouble picking out which ones I want to get printed because I have so many good ones. I have never had so many people compliment my pictures and I have plenty of married friends that were in my wedding party and stated how great Shawn and Amanda were.
When we got engaged, I KNEW I was booking McNair for my photos. My sister hired them for her wedding and her pictures turned out amazing. Everything about Shawn, Amanda, and their ...
assistants are fantastic. Amanda really works with you to get YOUR vision for YOUR day. She also keeps things together and works with you on your timeline to help keep things rolling for the day. They also give you all the posed shots that you want as well as all of the intimate candids and creative shots that you could ever imagine. They're also so fun and personable. I feel like I definitely made a friend while working with Amanda. I would absolutely hire them over and over again. I will recommend them to everyone that ever asks!
“The most beautiful wedding photography I’ve ever seen” -everyone regarding McNair Photographic’s work. McNair Photographic’s photography truly captures the essence of your day in ...
the most magical and enchanting way. There are truly no words that fully encompass how their team exceeds your wildest expectations in every capacity. If you want photos that take your breath away and a team that truly actively listens to what you are looking for in your wedding photos, you absolutely MUST book McNair Photographic!!
Shawn and Amanda of McNair Photographic went above and beyond our expectations! I discovered them when going over the packet of information and recommended vendors from our recepti...
on hall, Occasions Party Centre. They immediately stood out from the rest when I checked out their website, and were quick and easy to work with through our entire wedding planning process. Shawn immediately made us feel comfortable when taking our engagement photos, and explained his process. He is so thorough and attentive to every detail to make you feel and look your very best!
Amanda orchestrates all the details and logistics behind the scenes, from scheduling our engagement shoot to going over our wedding day timeline and requested shot list.
Shawn captured every moment of our special day PERFECTLY! His style is so vibrant and true to life, and truly makes us feel as if we could step back through our photos into our wedding day. He will go above and beyond to get the best shot, even as we were losing light during our engagement shoot, or taking a precarious position over a frozen creek on our wedding day.
Holly was our secondary shooter, and her talents are exceptional as well. She did a wonderful job wrangling my husband and all the groomsmen, and truly captured some amazing shots!
Shawn provided an incredible highlight reel of over 180 photos that showcased a taste of each moment of our day two weeks after our wedding. I was shocked by how many photos I got so soon, and the quality was beyond my expectations.
My husband and I received all of our wedding photos 3 months after our wedding. Shawn and Amanda hosted us in their home for a special showcase of a slideshow featuring all our photos. The thought and care was astounding. They gifted us special dessert and drinks, and the presentation of our USB with all our photos and the slideshow was exceptional. The USB was presented in a high-quality case to make sure our photos stay safe forever.
We got so many compliments on our photos, and I am in love with every single one. I’m not sure how I am going to narrow them down to make my wedding album!
I can’t thank Shawn and Amanda enough for their time and talent. They truly captured the most special day of our life, and made every moment of the wedding planning process easy.
I met Amanda & Shawn at a local bridal show; they were so friendly and not pushy- perfect! I prefer photos that aren’t always “light and airy”- give me deep colors/rich tones!... w...
hich is a lot of what drew me to their booth at the bridal show, and that’s what we got! Shawn and Amanda were calm and collected despite anything that came up, and interacted with our entire wedding party so well (including our dog!). Our photos turned out beautifully and their presentation of our photos was so professional (and the app feature is wonderful to have)! We highly recommend them!
Shawn and Amanda were amazing! I honestly can say that my husband and I are extremely happy we chose McNair Photographic as our wedding photographers. On our wedding day they were ...
with us the whole time, and not only were they professional and snapping pictures the whole time, they were a lot of fun to have around for the day too. We've seen some of the sneak peaks and love them. We know we're going to love all the final pictures. On top of the wedding day, our engagement pictures were fantastic. I really wanted snow pictures and Amanda went out of her way to get them for me last minute. What I loved on top of all of this was that it was nice to work with a husband and wife team who not only enjoy working together, but also really love what they do and capturing everything from your wedding day. I highly recommend hiring Shawn and Amanda for your wedding, you'll be in very good hands. It gets hectic on your wedding day, so hire someone willing to worry about the small details for you!
Look at their pictures… You don't need me to tell you how talented the McNair's are. Their portfolio should speak for itself. I was excited to have them do our wedding photography...
when I saw what they had done for other couples, but what I had not expected was how amazing they were at setting shots up and efficiently posing us for the most natural and creative photos. I normally do not feel comfortable in front of a camera, but honestly, they knew exactly what to say and how to instruct us to make us look like models! Even simple things like how to have your eyes open looking into the sun and how to stand in flattering ways. They knew these awesome tips for us. They put some serious work into editing our photos and even admitted that they “face-swaped” my face from one shot to another so we could have my eyes open in a few different pictures. Above all, they are some of the kindest most genuine people. I am really grateful for everything they did for us. My wife and I are absolutely awestruck and happy with our wedding photos.
Speechless!
My husband and I were totally blown away by McNair Photographic! The level of comfort we felt during the entire process was so great. We honestly could not have asked ...
for a better photographer. The whole process was seamless and we feel so blessed to have had them as our photographer! We highly recommend them for all your photography needs. You can see the level of passion they have for photography, especially with weddings. Their ideas are fresh and timeless. They work together so well to create this professional, fun and playful atmosphere. If you want to be wow'd by your photographers (more than you could ever expect) pick McNair Photographic! You will not be disappointed!
My husband and I hired Shawn and Amanda as our October 2018 wedding photographers and we are THRILLED with their service to us! We were very hopeful about having a second photograp...
her so having both of them there on our big day and for our engagement session was great. We loved their kindness, enthusiasm and love for their work and their couples; they really made us feel like friends throughout the whole process, and even sent a cute little pre-wedding care package in the mail before the wedding. Our photos have turned out more incredible than we ever imagined – we’ve received several sneak peeks and they are absolutely gorgeous. We had a vintage, realistic style in mind with a pop of the “wow” factor; the McNairs have absolutely nailed it, and we can’t wait to see the rest. They’ve captured the raw emotions from our day that can so easily be forgotten in such creative, artistically beautiful ways. They were there for us to answer questions and helped shape our timeline so that we would have enough time to take all the photos we wanted and they really made our day feel like it ran smoothly for us. They were always easy to contact and followed up with us every time we needed them. We would 100% recommend the McNairs to any couple looking for the best wedding photographers out there! Thank you Shawn and Amanda!!
The McNair's have a true gift at capturing the emotions of an event in their photos. They are easy to work with, putting everyone at ease, and highly professional. The fact that yo...
u get a husband and wife team allows them to capture moments from two perspectives, making for a total package capture of events. We were over the top pleased with their work and would recommend them to anyone.
I was very pleased with their service. I loved the fact that Sean did pre wedding photos of the guys at the same time his wife was able to take pictures of the girls. The photos tu...
rned out amazing! They did an awesome job capturing my day!
McNair Photography was amazing....They took literally thousands of fantastic pictures. We could not have asked for a better experience!!
Shawn and Amanda do amazing work! Their style of photography captured every aspect of our special day. Viewing the pictures years later is like reliving the day again. If it were p...
ossibe, they should be responsible for photographing everyone's wedding.
Oh my gosh! Got a little sneak peek of our wedding photos and we are in love!! Amanda and Shawn are amazing! We highly recommend them for any photography needs. They make you f...
eel so comfortable (not awkward like some other photo sessions we've had with other photographers)! Plus, their skill in capturing the most perfect shots is beyond words. I follow them on instagram and see other wedding photos they've done and I'm always in awe! Go with them for your day...you won't regret it!
For anyone who wonders how to reduce some of the wedding stress? I say hire Amanda and Shawn! Why? Well on top of being very talented, they are kind and will make sure to give you ...
their best. On our engagement session, Amanda fought the discomfort of mosquito bites to make sure she got great shots of us. They work well together and that translate in the outstanding pictures they take. They are reliable, friendly, and awesome! Highly recommand!!
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The BEST choice we made was choosing Amanda and Shawn to shoot our wedding. To start- they are AMAZING photographers- they both really have an eye for it and capture these outstan...
ding beautiful images. They both have slightly different-unique styles (in a good way) and together they give you the best of both worlds! In addition to being awesome photographers, they went above and beyond in terms of what would be expected of them as photographers- they significantly helped the day run smoother and our day would have been much more hectic without them. They kept track of time throughout the day and gave us realistic expectations of what we would be able to get accomplished (we chose to travel to get photos during the day in downtown Cleveland but were married at night in Akron- getting back and forth took coordination, and since the sun sets earlier in October they made sure we started our family portrait photos- which were outside- in enough time). They are also a fantastic team- as a husband and wife they coordinated our first look and kept my fiancé updated (since finishing getting ready took longer than expected and he had to wait a bit). On top of all of that they were so personable and sweet to us, our family and our guests- throughout the day they were showing sneak peak pictures to our parents- our parents really appreciated and commented on how great they were. The whole day they stayed focused- but not so focused that they aren't personable- they truly felt more like friends at our wedding than vendors we hired. Amanda even fluffed the train on my dress before walking down the isle! Amanda and Shawn are the best decision you will make- we love them and I know you will too!
These two were great. Very friendly and professional at the same time. The personal touches that they put on everything helped make our pictures that much more special. They were a...
daptive to what we needed, and made sure to scout out locations that they never shot at before to make sure both of our picture appointments (engagement and wedding day) went as smoothly as possible. Resulting in creative, personalized and unique pictures that look great.
McNair Photographic was wonderful to work with. They are a husband and wife team and they are very friendly and professional. We constantly get compliments on our engagement photos...
and are so happy with the few sneak peaks we've received of our wedding photos. We can't wait to see the rest! They were so accommodating and willing to listen to all of our ideas. You get what you pay for with McNair Photographic. They really are the best of the best. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Shawn and Amanda worked great together. My wife is a part time photographer and really wanted a professional to do our wedding photos. They spent a lot of time reviewing with us wh...
at pitchers we wanted and then got them back to us Within two months of the big day.
Overall great experience. Sean and Amanda are kind and easy to work with.
Outstanding experience. Wonderful professionalism and beautiful pictures. Photographers were friendly and personal.
I couldn't have asked for better results. McNair Photographic provided us with the best pictures to memorialize one of the biggest days of our lives.
The McNair's were easy to work with and gave us great pictures of our wedding ceremony and reception. Having two photographers provided the opportunity to capture the excitement an...
d preparations in more images, especially while the bride, bridesmaids, groom and groomsmen were dressing and guests were arriving! We were very satisfied with our photography package. Thank you Shawn & Amanda!
Amanda and Shawn are the best. They did an amazing engagement photo shoot before our wedding and then photographed our wedding several months later. They were helpful, informative,...
and very creative. I was impressed by how creative their photos were and the attention to detail they showed. They were professional and coordinated well with the other vendors during the wedding. I will use them for every photo shoot I need in the future! Thank you so much Amanda and Shawn for helping to make my wedding day perfect.
Amanda and Shawn are wonderful photographers. We used them for our engagement shoot. They provided beautiful fun pictures. They were very flexible with where we wanted pictures and...
let our personalities shine in our photo session. They have a wonderful way of capturing a couple's energy and that is why we went with them for our photos. We also had tender pictures that i was unaware my husband and I were capable of having. Also they really pose you in a way to make sure you look your best in the photo. Highly recommend McNair Photographic.
Shawn and Amanda completely put me at ease when it came to our wedding photos. They are both so pleasant, professional and accommodating! Every pose that I wanted was perfectly cap...
tured along with many more beautiful and creative poses. Thank you both for being a part of our special day!
McNair Photographic went above and beyond expectations. The photos were amazing and they were wonderful to work with. I would recommend McNair to anyone wanting to document their s...
pecial day.
The McNair's did an amazing job photographing our wedding! We were thrilled with the price and the pictures. They were prepared, thoughtful and experienced. I hope we can work with...
them again in the future!
Shawn and Amanda captured memories that my husband and I will cherish forever. They were attentive to our needs and understood exactly what the day might bring for us. Amanda spent...
the day with myself and the bridesmaids and blended in seamlessly to capture the candid shots and also the more structured moments. Shawn was with my husband and groomsmen and did great with them and had fun. McNair Photographic is compassionate and graceful in their work and we are very fortunate to have had them as a part of our day!
If you want the wedding photos of your dreams these are the 2 for you! They are absolutely hands down the BEST photographers I have ever had. They were so professional and fun to w...
ork with! They made taking photos in three different seasons (including a snow storm) fun and light-hearted. The lighting in every picture is perfect and the colors are phenomenal. I loved how they were so willing to go with my adventurous ideas for pictures and captured some crazy angles, looked like we came out of a wedding magazine! I would HIGHLY recommend these two to everyone and would choose them again in a heartbeat!
We had scheduled an appointment with this photographer almost three weeks prior to the shoot. I had sent a follow up email to confirm the appointment a week later. Come the day of ...
the shoot, I am unable to get into contact with the photographer. Finally, 30 minutes prior to our shoot I managed to get a hold of him. Due to some technical issues I hadn't gotten the emails and texts he had sent me, and since he didn't hear back from me he hadn't left his home in time to come to our appointment. With that being said, he did receive an email from me an hour and a half prior to the appointment but because he started shooting other portraits, he didn't see my email until it was too late to make it on time. He also never let me know who between he & his wife would be handling our shoot or that he lived an hour away, which might have been helpful to know ahead of time. I also was not given both of the photographers phone numbers. I only had his wife's number and she apparently was in a different state that day. My fiancé and I wasted time and money in preparing for the shoot not to mention the hour and half round trip only to have the photographer not show up. There are so many other ways that this inconvenienced us, as my fiancé will be out of town the following weekend and now we have to wait two weeks to schedule another shoot (obviously with a different photographer). It just feels like there was a lack in professionalism and the basic expectations between a client and a photographer were missed here.
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