My Approach

My Approach to weddings

EVERY WEDDING IS ITS OWN EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH EMOTION AND MOMENTS.

Nothing posed, nothing staged, just true moments captured forever. As part of my approach I want to get to know you more and what moments are key to your day. I am engaging, I love to smile and that will put you at ease throughout the day. View me as a guest with a camera, there to capture all the moments as they happen to document the story of your day.


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My Style

I work as unobtrusively as possible, I will follow you throughout your wedding day and capture the moments as they happen. If you want some family photos, then fine, but when you are at your most relaxed and enjoying the moment, this is when the magic happens and we can capture some amazing photos together.

The Love

During the day we will go for a short walk to get some beautiful portrait shots together. This will be very relaxed and gives you time away from your guests to enjoy together. To make great photos you need to feel relaxed, it is about capturing those great moments, I just want you to be together naturally so I can capture the love between you.

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My fun

Capturing moments as they happen is what it is all about. Keeping your day as relaxed as possible is so important, I am so passionate about this. Your wedding day will go so quickly, I work discreetly to capture those fleeting moments and reactions as they happen so you can relive them for years to come. Embrace every moment of the day and treasure it forever.

The Dancefloor

One of the most fun parts of the day to photograph as the sun sets and the alcohol starts to flow. This is the part of the day where you will be most relaxed and capture some crazy moments on the dancefloor. I will be in the middle of it with the camera in hand, capturing the craziest and funniest moments of the day that will make you smile!

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Kind Words

“Mark’s Attention to detail was fantastic. He was conscientious, friendly and with tons of creative flare”.

Tom & Suzy

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If you like my work and approach

Let’s Talk

I do get booked up well in advance with key dates as I only shoot 20 weddings a year. Get in touch to chat more about your day.