Wedding Photographer Cornwall
Over 500 weddings captured | 15+ years experience | 5-star Google reviews
Relaxed, colourful & beautifully natural wedding photography in Cornwall. No awkward posing, no endless photoshoots — just real moments, emotions & incredible memories.
Hi I'm Mark, an award-winning Cornwall-based documentary wedding photographer with a relaxed approach, a creative eye and a love for scenery, colour and a good party.
Having photographed over 500 weddings, I've learnt a thing or two about what makes a brilliant wedding day..and it's not spending hours posing for photographs.
I'm all about letting 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.
My style is candid and documentary-led, with a creative, editorial touch. I love making the most of Cornwall's incredible scenery, dramatic coastlines and beautiful natural light. My editing is vibrant and true to life — greens that are actually green, blues that are beautifully blue and photographs packed with colour, personality and atmosphere.
With over 500 weddings behind me and 5-star Google reviews from happy couples, you can relax knowing you're in safe hands.
No awkward posing. No endless photoshoots. No fuss.
You enjoy every moment. I'll make sure you can relive them.
★★★★★
Google Rating Rated
5/5 based on 96 reviews
Prices
All day coverage is a popular choice for many weddings I capture; 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.
Less posed, more 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; enjoy your celebrations without the 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.
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
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 many 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.
Video options
Alongside your wedding photography, as an upgrade I can professionally film your full ceremony and all the speeches whilst photographing simultaneously with professional sound and edited video.
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.