McShea Photography

For both our engagement photo session and our wedding day, Dave was on top of everything before the rest of us even knew what we needed. Dave handled scheduling changes and delays like the pro that he is, going far beyond what you could normally hope for. He has all the intangibles! And of course, Dave also has an impeccable knowledge of Philadelphia's neighborhoods, particularly where to get the best photo ops and how to plan transportation needs accordingly. We give our highest possible recommendation!

u Dave for your professionalism, your hard work and dedication to making our Daughter's and Son-in Law's Wedding Dreams come True! From the moment we met you to the Wedding day...you walked us through everything with ease! Thanks again Dave! Every Couple should choose you for their wedding....they won't regret it! :)

n before—the faces were often blurred or unnaturally pale. But Dave made me feel completely comfortable and confident. He edited our photos so the colors looked natural, enhanced, and exactly how I wanted them to look. He is not only open to suggestions but also happy to re-edit anything to get the exact coloring or style you’re looking for. He’s a 10 out of 10—so easy to work with, flexible, and genuinely one of the nicest people. He made the whole day run smoothly. We had several meetings to discuss what we wanted the day to look like, who we wanted to prioritize for photos, and the schedule, and Dave was always on top of it. With our engagement photo shoot, the date had to change multiple times due to the weather, and we have an email chain of 93 emails! Through it all, Dave stayed flexible, patient, and upbeat. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful. He was truly awesome to work with, and I couldn’t recommend him more!

ns. In addition to taking amazing photos, Dave also moonlighted as our "wedding coordinator", working with the bus driver to get us to and from each location we had on our list. The photos are amazing - you won't regret working with Dave!!

r us. He was incredibly proactive and let us know of anything we may have thought to ask. We’re very schedule oriented and like having an idea of the logistics around everything we’re doing. Dave could not have been more clear and communicative with everything going on. We sincerely appreciated the very detailed planning emails, the day-of schedule, and prompt responses. We did an engagement shoot with Dave prior to our wedding and had the opportunity to not only experience working with Dave but also see his beautiful work - we had full confidence our wedding would be amazing. On our wedding day, Dave exceeded our expectations. He was incredibly prompt, kind, and willing to work with whatever the day threw at us. We especially appreciated him keeping track of timing and agenda to ensure we were able to hit all the spots on our list while still having time to experience our wedding to the fullest. The priest who conducted our ceremony also made a point to commend Dave on how he could barely tell he was there during the proceedings, which you wouldn’t be able to tell based on how good the shots inside the church look. Professionalism aside, the pictures came out beautifully and we’re so glad we chose Dave to document the day. We won’t hesitate to recommend him to any of our friends looking for a wedding photographer!

t ensuring we had the best experience possible, not only with our photos, but with the entire wedding day. Our portrait sessions felt so natural and not stressful in the slightest, and David's creative energy radiated the entire time as he came up with new and fun ideas to capture our special moments. Our wedding party was full of jokesters, and David completely leaned into that, giving us photos that captured not only our own personalities, but our those of our friends as well. The preview photos came within days of the wedding and we were absolutely blown away by the quality and variety of the photos we received. It's one thing to have a talented photographer who is well-versed in their craft, but it's another to have such a helpful, warm and passionate person on our wedding team.

rioritizing their photographer—of not finding someone they truly trusted—and they regretted it. When you’re spending so much on a wedding, a good photographer essentially protects your investment. So we made it our mission to find someone we felt confident in—someone fairly priced, artistic, and capable of capturing both candid moments and beautifully composed shots. David is all of that and more. We were getting married out of state and couldn’t even meet him in person beforehand. We had to trust him based solely on a Zoom call—and from that first conversation, we just knew he was the guy. He exudes passion, authenticity, calm, and professionalism. My wife was anxious on our wedding day, and David became a source of comfort, reassurance, and steadiness. He’s everything you want in a photographer. What’s brilliant about David’s work is that every shot feels distinct. He has an incredible eye for composition, capturing surreal, artistic moments with real depth and warmth. His photos allow us to relive the day—especially the moments we didn’t get to fully experience in the chaos. It’s honestly hard to believe how consistent he is. With most professional photographers, you sift through a huge album to find your favorites. With David, every photo is captivating. I also have to mention his patience—especially when we spontaneously asked him to do an offsite photoshoot the night of the wedding… on the beach… in the rain. He didn’t hesitate. That shoot ended up being one of our absolute favorite memories. Not only did we get magazine-worthy photos, but David’s presence helped us come down from the buzz of the day. We laughed, had fun, and genuinely enjoyed the moment—and it shows in the pictures. David’s passion is contagious. He genuinely cares about his art and about giving his clients the best experience possible. Weddings can become routine for vendors, but David made us feel like our day mattered to him too. We truly plan to keep in touch—for anniversaries, milestones, and beyond.

al, 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!

and what you want for your big day, is the KEY to a seamless wedding and stress-free planning. Dave is all of those things AND he knows how to capture the great moments. His engaging yet calming confidence and expertise put me at ease from the beginning. We cannot recommend him enough! Full Story: After booking the venue, the photographer was next on our list. I remember being nervous. I’d never gotten married before, and there are so many options when it comes to vendors that it can feel overwhelming. Brian and I knew that we had found “a good one” after the initial conversation which felt familiar and educational as opposed to “salesy” or pushy. Dave spent the time getting to know us, and then walked us through what a potential timeline for the big day would look like. I had a list of questions going into the video chat, and Dave had answered all of them before I even got a chance to ask. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Dave finalized timelines with us and made sure he knew everything in advance so that the wedding day itself would pretty much run itself. He knew how to walk the fine line between giving advice and offering expertise, without ever pushing his own agenda or going against an ask. In Dave we trusted! I think I officially became the president of the Dave McShea fan club when he told me that he appreciated me: a bride who knew what she wanted and shared a lot of details. He said it actually made his job easier. Whether that’s true or not, I will never know, but it was EXACTLY what I needed to hear in that moment. (For what it’s worth, I think it was true as Dave was genuinely happy to have a “to dip or not to dip” discussion around the ceremony recessional or to view an advanced video recording of our first dance - from multiple angles.) On the wedding day itself, I remember feeling a huge sigh of relief when Dave, and his awesome second shooter Allison, walked into the get ready room. He immediately took control, without ever feeling controlling. We had built out a plan, and Dave executed it. Dave spent a LOT of time with us over the next few hours: get ready shots, first looks, wedding party formals, obligatory city hall shot, family formals, and ketubah signing. Then, the wedding began. When I say that I don’t really remember seeing Dave that much during the wedding - I mean it in the best possible way. He was there, I have the HUNDREDS of photos to show for it, but he blended right in! Other than pulling us aside for five minutes to capture the pre-arranged “night shots,” Dave didn’t need to ask us questions or ask what he should be doing… he already knew. After the wedding Dave was timely in getting us our sneak peek / highlight photos (literally less than a week after the wedding). We were very pleased to receive all of our photos within a month, perk of getting married in the “off season” I suppose. Brian and I are still scrolling through photos and trying to pick out our favorites (a good problem to have)!

omfortable in front of the camera and our pictures turned out beautifully! Dave was able to capture every moment of our wedding perfectly. He even sent us a sneak peek of our photos a couple days after our wedding, which was so exciting to be able to share with our family. I would work with Dave again and again!

gement photos to the actual wedding, everything went flawlessly with him. He captured many moments that I was unable to appreciate until after the wedding because the day goes so fast. But he didn’t miss a beat! I would recommend Dave to any bride hands down!!!!! THANK UOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

the entire process stress-free. On the wedding day, his presence was both reassuring and unobtrusive. His friendly demeanor and calm approach put everyone at ease, resulting in genuine and heartfelt photos. Each photo was a work of art, capturing the emotions, joy, and love of the day in a way that words simply can't describe. The attention to detail, from the candid shots to the carefully composed portraits, was impeccable. Additionally, the turnaround time was also impressive, and we received our stunning photo gallery much sooner than expected. You can’t go wrong with hiring Dave!!!

ral for our engagement pics…which totally hyped us up for the big day. Dave and his assistant, Amanda, made the picture taking process on our wedding day completely seamless! Everyone was at ease and their plan for pictures made sure we never missed out on the fun! We can’t thank Dave enough for making our wedding a dream come true! 100% recommend! Go Phils!

out better than I expected.

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!