Wedding Photographer
Cornwall . UK . Europe
Relaxed, colourful & beautifully natural wedding photography.
No awkward posing or endless photoshoots — timeless wedding photography that tells the story of your celebrations creatively with real moments, emotions & incredible memories.
Hi I’m Mark Shaw, a Cornwall wedding photographer based in Falmouth with a stress-free & candid modern style, available in the South West, rest of UK & Europe.
With a calm discreet presence, a creative eye, a love for scenery, colour and a good party, I specialise in photographing weddings ‘fly on the wall’ documentary style, capturing all the genuine moments, emotions and atmosphere of your wedding day without turning your celebrations into a photoshoot.
Having photographed over 500 weddings and elopements in Cornwall and beyond, I've learnt a thing or two about what makes a brilliant wedding day…and it's not spending hours posing for the camera. My stress-free documentary-led wedding photography captures natural expressions and personalities, the big and little moments, to tell the story without awkward posed staged photos, group photos aside. You can relax knowing you're in safe hands. I capture it all so you can spend your day enjoying every moment…I'll make sure you will relive them through beautiful timeless photos that tell the story.
With a creative editorial touch, you can 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.
Don’t take my word for it, read Google reviews from past wedding couples.
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Google rating from past wedding couples
Prices
All day wedding photography is a popular choice for many weddings I photograph which tells the story of the celebrations; from getting ready in the morning to the evening party in full swing.
I also specialise in small intimate wedding & elopement photography in Cornwall for weddings in the South West with less than 40 guests.
Tailored hours are available for midweek weddings Monday to Friday all year round and also available 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 style 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 unobtrusively blending into the celebrations, 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 candid, I also appreciate that some traditional posed group photographs with family and friends are important which i’m happy to capture.
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
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I'm based in Falmouth, Cornwall, and mainly photograph weddings in Cornwall.
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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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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 I personally hand-edit every photograph I deliver in my signature vibrant editing style that you see in my gallery. I never outsource my wedding photography editing.
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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 receive a quote for me to capture your celebrations, please complete this enquiry form with your details and i’ll get back to you within 24 hours, i’d love to hear from you.
Alternatively…
Chat with me on WhatsApp
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.