Wedding Photographer
Cornwall
500+ weddings captured . 13+ years experience . 5-star Google reviews
Relaxed, colourful & beautifully natural wedding photography in Cornwall. No awkward posing or endless photoshoots — telling the story of your celebrations creatively with real moments, emotions & incredible memories.
I'm Mark Shaw, an award-winning wedding photographer Cornwall based in Falmouth capturing relaxed, natural wedding photography across Cornwall, UK and Europe. With a relaxed approach, a creative eye and a love for scenery, colour and a good party, I specialise in capturing genuine moments, emotions and the atmosphere of your wedding day without turning your celebrations into a photoshoot.
Having photographed over 500 weddings and elopements in Cornwall, I've learnt a thing or two about what makes a brilliant wedding day…and it's not spending hours posing. My documentary-led wedding photography captures natural expressions and personalities without awkward posing or endless group photos.
My unobtrusive documentary approach lets you enjoy every minute while I quietly capture the story as it unfolds. The laughter, the happy tears, the unexpected moments and all those little details you might otherwise miss.
With a creative editorial touch, expect vibrant true-to-life photographs where the greens are green and the blues are blue, photographs packed with colour, personality and atmosphere. I love making the most of Cornwall's incredible scenery, dramatic coastlines and beautiful natural light.
With over 500 weddings behind me and 5-star Google reviews from happy couples, you can relax knowing you're in safe hands. Whether you're planning a big countryside wedding, a relaxed beach celebration, a tipi wedding or an intimate elopement, I'll capture the story as it unfolds so you can spend your day enjoying every moment. No awkward posing. No endless photoshoots. No fuss.
You enjoy every moment…I'll make sure you can relive them
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Prices
All day coverage is a popular choice for many weddings I photograph; telling the story of the celebrations from getting ready in the morning to the evening party in full swing.
I also specialise in small wedding & elopement photography for intimate weddings with under 40 guests.
Tailored hours are available for midweek weddings all year round and on weekends between the months of November to March.
Winter wedding photography discount is available between the months of November to March.
Colourful . Timeless
Capturing the story of your wedding celebrations creatively with beautiful timeless photos, hand-edited in my signature vibrant editing style.
Documentary style, less posed…more fun
I specialise in relaxed, natural unposed documentary wedding photography in Cornwall, capturing genuine moments and emotions as they happen rather than creating staged or posed photographs.
The approach is often described as reportage or documentary wedding photography, with a creative editorial touch. It allows couples to enjoy their wedding celebrations without spending hours away from their guests having photographs taken.
I work quietly in the background, anticipating moments and capturing it all; the laughter, happy tears, spontaneous interactions and atmosphere that make each wedding unique.
Whilst my style of photography is very candid and natural, I also appreciate that some traditional posed group photographs with family and friends are important which i’m happy to capture.
Discreet
Being described as a ‘ninja wedding photographer’ is something I love to hear…that's exactly what I set out to be…unobtrusive and discreet. I blend into the celebrations and use my experience to be in the right place at the right time to capture all the moments and deliver the best photos.
Cornwall Wedding Storytelling
I live in Cornwall where most of the wedding I photograph are located. With dramatic coastlines, stunning beaches and romantic countryside, Cornwall is a beautiful place to get married. I’ve photographed at many wedding venues in Cornwall including Nancarrow Farm, Pencarrow House, Lusty Glaze, Polhawn Fort, Beacon Crag, Launcells Barton, Trevenna Barns and Camel Studio to name just a few.
I also photograph many DIY tipi weddings and farm weddings in Cornwall; from large celebrations to small intimate weddings, elopements and everything in between.
Aerial photography
I bring my drone to every wedding and if weather and permissions allow, I love to capture aerial photos to give another perspective to your celebrations.
Four legged guests
People are at the heart of my photography…but I must add dogs into this. From my work in both wedding and family photography, I know just how important dogs are to people, and the images I capture are always special to them.
I've photographed hundreds of dogs at weddings over the years, many being ring bearers, always memorable photos.
Frequently asked questions
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I've photographed the stories of well over 500 weddings throughout Cornwall, Devon, UK and Europe, bringing more than 13 years of professional wedding photography experience.
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I'm based in Falmouth, Cornwall, and photograph weddings throughout Cornwall, occasionally in Devon and weddings in Europe as a destination wedding photographer.
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Yes I personally hand-edit every photograph I deliver in my signature vibrant editing style. I never outsource my wedding photography editing.
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Absolutely! My relaxed documentary approach is ideal if you feel shy/uncomfortable in front of a camera. There are no awkward poses or forced smiles, if you browse my wedding photography gallery there are hardly any photos looking into the camera - preferring candid storytelling using scenery and light to capture the best photos.
My pre-wedding photo session in Cornwall is perfect for those who wish to have a little practice before the big day.
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Yes. I capture a mixture of candid guest photographs, natural interactions and organised group photographs with family and friends which can be formal or informal as you like, often a mix of both works great.
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Yes! Although I'm based in Falmouth and shoot weddings all over Cornwall, I'm happy to travel throughout Devon, across the UK and overseas for weddings as a destination wedding photographer.
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Yes I offer beautiful professional wedding albums which couples can design and order using their private website gallery.
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The easiest way is to get in touch with me is through my website contact page
You can also email me or send me a message on WhatsApp
I’d love to hear from you and be happy to check my availability and chat about your wedding plans.
Video options
Alongside your wedding photography, as an upgrade I can professionally film your full ceremony and all the speeches whilst photographing simultaneously.
For those who wish to have a highlights wedding video of your day, I regularly work with some of the best wedding videographers in Cornwall and Devon that I can recommend to you.
Get in touch
To find out my availability for your wedding date and a quote to capture your celebrations, please complete this enquiry form with your details and i’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Alternatively…
Chat with me on WhatsApp here
or email me direct
mark@markshawphotography.co.uk
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Wedding photographer highlights from Rosie and Mat’s tipi wedding celebrations at Beacon Crag in Porthleven, Cornwall.