David McConaghy — commercial lifestyle photographer based in London
The Story

How I got here.

My path to photography wasn't conventional. A trip to India in 2009 sparked something — a realisation that I was more excited by what I was seeing through a lens than anything happening behind a desk. It took a few more years to act on it, but in 2017 I left a career in recruitment to pursue photography full time.

Nine years on, I've built a specialism in commercial lifestyle photography — working primarily with hotels and resorts, consumer brands, tech brands and property developers. My base is London and Hertfordshire, but the work takes me worldwide: from the Caribbean to Sicily, the Middle East to the Scottish Highlands.

I care about the craft. That means understanding a brief properly before picking up a camera, working efficiently on location, and delivering images that are genuinely useful — not just technically correct, but compelling.

Working Together

What to expect.

01

Pre-shoot Planning

Every project starts with a proper brief. I'll ask the right questions to understand what you need, who it's for, and how it will be used — before we've picked up a camera.

02

On Location

I work efficiently and calmly on set. I'm used to working around guests, staff and operational constraints — no disruption, just great images.

03

Delivery

Fully retouched, ready-to-use files delivered within an agreed timeframe. I also offer ongoing retainer arrangements for clients with regular content needs.

Past & Present Clients

Brands & properties.

Hyatt · Hilton · VRetreats · Wyndham · Seadust Cancun · Rosewood · Nespresso · Tomatin Whisky · Talisker · Cù Bòcan · Pact Coffee · Marloe Watch Co · ZAG Drinks · TUI · Contiki · MINI UK · Fortnum & Mason · Columbia Sportswear · Blacks · RAB · Craghoppers
Let's Work Together

Have a project
in mind?

Whether you have a full brief or just an idea, I'd love to hear about it. Get in touch and we can talk through what you need.