Wedding Photographer
Cornwall . UK . Europe
Award-winning Cornwall wedding photographer with a relaxed, natural ‘fly on the wall’ documentary style photography available in Cornwall & beyond.
Hey I’m Mark
A wedding photographer from Falmouth, Cornwall; specialising in relaxed unposed documentary style wedding photography with over 15 years experience and a portfolio of over 500 weddings.
95 percent of wedding photography I capture is in Cornwall where I live; from Cornish wedding venues, marquee/tipi weddings, grand houses and gardens to rustic barns, farms and elopements on beaches and clifftops.
I travel where wedding celebrations take me and available as a wedding photographer not only in Cornwall but across the UK and as a destination wedding photographer.
“Mark is amongst the best wedding photographers in Cornwall for good reason”
★★★★★
“We’re not fans of staged posed photos & if you feel the same, Mark is the perfect wedding photographer for you”
★★★★★
Prices
All day photography is a popular choice which tells the story if your day from getting ready in the morning to the evening party. Upgrades available include video options, pre-wedding shoot and second photographer.
Tailored hours are available for midweek weddings all year round and on weekends between the months of November to March with discounted winter wedding photography prices
I also specialise in small wedding & elopement photography for intimate weddings with under 40 guests.
Colourful . Timeless
Capturing the story of your wedding celebrations creatively with beautiful timeless photos hand-edited in my signature vibrant editing style.
Less of the posed…more of the fun
My ethos to wedding photography is the best images come from not posing in front of the camera...the real magic is captured when people aren't aware of the camera, candid photographed in the moment. Some call it documentary style, some call it reportage style - it’s modern wedding photography, creative storytelling.
Couples trust me and my experience to capture and tell the story of their celebrations without the day feeling like a photoshoot; no awkward posed or staged photos.
I capture it all as it happens, the big and little moments with photos that remind you of how it all looked, surrounded by all those you hold dearest with images that tell the story of your celebrations.
You may like to have some posed group photos with family and friends which I capture at almost every wedding - these can be as formal or informal/fun as you like, or often a mixture of both.
Discreet. Ninja.
Being described as a ‘ninja wedding photographer’ is something I love to hear as that's exactly what I set out to be - unobtrusive, empathic, discreet.
Using over 15 years experience as a professional wedding photographer, I’m in the right place at the right time to capture all the moments and deliver the best photos.
You've got a friend in me
Many couples appreciate my relaxed and calm presence on the day and often say I was like one of their guests photographing their wedding. Head over to read reviews where previous wedding couples have their say…
Cornwall, my home
I live in Cornwall where many of the wedding I photograph are located. With dramatic coastlines, stunning beaches and romantic countryside, Cornwall is a beautiful part of the World 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 the weather and permissions allow I love to capture aerial photography 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.
Video options
Alongside your wedding photography, as an upgrade, I can professionally video your full ceremony and all the speeches whilst photographing simultaneously.
For those who wish to have a highlights 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
If you’re on the search to book a wedding photographer either here in Cornwall or further afield I’d love to hear from you. To find out my availability for your wedding date, please complete my enquiry form with your details and i’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Alternatively…
You can chat with me on WhatsApp here or email me direct mark@markshawphotography.co.uk
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Featured photography
Wedding photographer highlights from Rosie and Mat’s tipi wedding celebrations at Beacon Crag in Porthleven, Cornwall.