Derek McAllister Photography

05/10/2025

I’m exhibiting! 💫
Join me at The Walled Garden in Beeston on Sunday 19th October for The Wedding Assembly’s Sustainability Wedding Fair.

Come say hi, chat photos, and get inspired for your big day 💍
📅 12–3pm | Free entry via theweddingassembly.co.uk/events

21/09/2025

✨ Big news ✨

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been invited to join the IDO Trusted Supplier Network – a partnership between Exclusive Suppliers and I Do Magazine. Together, they’ve created a network that celebrates trusted wedding professionals who are recognised as safe, reliable, and recommended by venues, couples, and peers.

In an industry where anyone can call themselves a supplier it’s vital that couples know who they can rely on. This recognition means that it’s not just about the photos I take, but the trust, consistency, and care I bring to every wedding I’m part of.

Being part of this network is, well I suppose it’s, a promise. A promise that when you book me, you’re getting someone who will be there for you with integrity, creativity, and genuine passion for your day.

Here’s to raising the bar together 🤍

10/07/2025

Large petal confetti*
A gusty day
A gorgeous couple
You're guaranteed to get a glorious shot

*seriously... as long as it's biodegradable, go for large petal confetti - it works SO WELL

08/07/2025

The vows are said.
Promises are made..... and now it's time that your officially allowed to kiss the hottie in front of you! (oh no... the terrible hardship... how do these beautiful people cope? :D )

04/07/2025

Who? Me?
A complete tart for a good sunset shot?
Never. Nobody could accuse me of that. (ahem)
Ed & Ruth looking amazing!!!
(and, y'know, the life sustaining ball of exploding hydrogen in the background looks pretty cool too)

28/06/2025

A few quick shots from Ryan and Kirsty's Wedding at Hanbury.
The rain was very kind and made sure only to pour down when people were under-cover. Absolutely fabulous day with a glorious couple.

Dream team for the day were.
Flowers:
Dress:
Hair
Venue:

26/06/2025

26/06/2025

The risk of my slightly cheeky and irreverent style is that, on occasion, the Mother of the Bride REALLY wants to punch me squarely in the face.
Can you guess what happened here?
Now in fairness, I didn't actually take this pic, one of the guests did.... I'm the terribly handsome fellow getting impromptu dental work done by Jude. :p

24/06/2025

Can you ever have too much confetti?

(Asking for a friend. The answer is, always, NO.) :D

22/06/2025

"One Ring to Seal the Vows"

Fellow Lord of the Rings fans — you’ll understand why I couldn’t resist this shot.

When the groom wears The One Ring as his wedding band, and the photographer just happens to have coloured lights and a pocket-sized smoke machine on hand… well, it would’ve been rude not to....
A wee bit of magic from a truly glorious day.

04/04/2025

Well, that's a nice thing to get in your mailbox - I'm rather excited to be a finalist at the wedding awards!! Cracking way to end the week (I'm going to have to dust off my formal highland-wear)
Thank you to all of my wonderful couples who took the time to vote for me - I really really appreciate it
(squeeee!!)

24/02/2025

Pop along and see us at the Edward Lewis Wedding Fayre.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club,
Sunday 2nd March, 11:00 till 14:00

Look forward to seeing you there..