Hello!

We are Carl and Melissa. We are husband and wife, proud parents, best friends, and professional photographers.

We love music, old school RnB, Motown, garage, jazz, and John Legend, he is a staple in our house. We also love food, anime, movies, lego, travelling, and taking selfies where I pose and force Carl to participate.

Don’t worry our approach to professional photography is the complete opposite no forced fun around here. We are very laid back and pride ourselves on being your best friends but with cameras.

Carl has served in the British Army for over 16 years and spent the last two, swapping his rifle, for a lens, as the official photographer for the Grenadier Guards. I’m a writer by trade but have always nurtured my love for weddings and photography and after our own wedding disaster here we are!

So why us?

As I mentioned above, we had both dabbled in photography but it wasn’t until our wedding in 2020 when we received our wedding photos and were wholeheartedly disappointed, that we decided it was our mission to never let anyone have that feeling again and so McClendon Creative was born.

Our expertise extends beyond wedding photography to embrace the full spectrum of lifestyle photography. Whether it's capturing the tender moments of a couple, the joyful chaos of family life, or the first weeks with a newborn, we approach every shoot with a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of the stories you want to tell.

Though we might be newer to the lifestyle photography scene, our foundation is built on a commitment to quality and a personal connection to our subjects. We know the importance of trust in choosing someone to document your most precious moments. That's why we guarantee that entrusting us with your memories is not a gamble but a partnership for beautifully preserved moments.

So if you think we are up your street, get in touch we would love to meet up and find out more about you!