Welcome to

MCCLENDON

CREATIVE

McClendon Creative is a husband-and-wife photography duo based in Abu Dhabi, specialising in wedding, lifestyle and family photography across the UAE. With a passion for authentic storytelling and a refined, photojournalistic approach, we capture life’s most meaningful moments with elegance,warmth and attention to detail.

From luxurious weddings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to intimate celebrations, family portraits and the precious first days with a newborn, we create timeless imagery that tells your story beautifully.

Luxury Wedding and lifestyle photographers, capturing timeless moments across the UAE and beyond.

A young child with curly, light brown hair and blue eyes is smiling joyfully, showing missing and baby teeth, wearing a cream-colored shirt.

"Because every smile has a story to tell, and our cameras are here to tell it."

Let us tell your story…

“These guys really are the best, they made us feel so special, Melissa was such a support, I felt like I’d gained another best friend”.

  • The first time we saw our wedding photos, we were speechless. Carl and Melissa managed to capture every emotion, every laugh, every tear. It was like reliving the day all over again."

    Jordan & Harriet

  • We hired Melissa and Carl to capture a few photos of our official marriage before we flew to Jamaica and I was blown away with what we received given how long they were there. Such special intimate shots and the beautiful album lives on my coffee table permanently

    Marvin and Shafiqua

  • Carl and Melissa came to us to capture some shots of our precious baby boy. He wasn't cooperating at all but these guys were amazing. They are such a dream team and work so well together. They were patient and put us at ease and through a miracle they managed to get some beautiful shots.

    Jake and Molly

  • Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures and your fantastic work!! We would like to thank you both for how caring and compassionate you both were. Myself and my partner were a little apprehensive as we didn't know how our 10 week old would react infront of the camera however we cannot thank you both enough for the patience and instructions you gave. You have captured such special moments for us to cherish forever.

    Annique & Ryan

  • Thank you so much for our gorgeous album. I don't know how you guys managed to make it seem like she wasn't on one all morning. Honestly the most stress free, professional session, highly recommend Melissa and Carl!

    Andrea & Bruno

  • Melissa and Carl are a full on vibe. We could not be happier that we chose them for our big day. They were so much more then photographers they immerse themselves in the whole day and get to know everyone and it works because the shots they managed to get are perfection and i will cherish forever, thank you for making our day even more perfect!

    Elle & Alex

  • I am so glad we booked with Melissa and Carl. They made us feel so relaxed and we didn't feel awkward having any pictures taken at all. Nothing was too much trouble and the pictures are amazing. I am over the moon with them, so many moments that you don't even realise it was so great having two angles of everything . I'm truly grateful , thank you guys!

    Alana & Daren