Wedding photography reviews
A collection of reviews from previous couples
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From morning to evening, it was a privilege to have Mark as our wedding photographer at Lusty Glaze in Cornwall. Mark was incredible at getting the very best shots, particularly shooting those candid moments you’ll cherish. No request was too much trouble. He filmed our wedding video alongside photography and these were perfect, too. I can’t recommend Mark more ★★★★★
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Mark, thank you for capturing our wedding so beautifully. From the very beginning we felt you listened to what was important to us and put us at our ease. On the day your understated manner and subtle approach struck the perfect unobtrusive balance leaving us to enjoy our celebration. Our confidence was born out by a selection of beautiful images capturing so much more than the events of the day. Somehow you caught the mood magically. So for listening, blending into the background and your artistry in transferring the day to images your have our greatest thanks and an unreserved recommendation.
★★★★★
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You barely notice Mark and yet he manages to capture the magic so perfectly. He really cares about understanding what you want and then captures the joy and essence of the day so naturally, in the most beautiful way! Friends larking about, the little moments, the big moments. giving you an incredible range of photos to remember it all by, it really is wonderful!
★★★★★
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If you're looking for a wedding photographer who can truly capture the essence of your special day, look no further! Mark is nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we met, his relaxed and friendly demeanor made us feel completely at ease - a crucial quality when you're trusting someone with such precious memories.
From the tearful exchange of vows to the infectious laughter during speeches, Mark didn’t miss a moment. And those golden hour shots in the fields... absolutely stunning!
The final gallery was beautifully edited, with each photo looking vibrant yet authentic, perfectly reflecting the bright, sunny atmosphere of our coastal celebration. The turnaround time was quick, and Mark happily accepted a couple of further edit requests from us!
We cannot recommend Mark enough. He didn't just take pictures; he has given us memories that we'll treasure forever. -
Mark is an incredible wedding photographer, the way he creates compositions and grades his images speaks for his talent. He is also an absolute dude. He was so patient and understanding with all of our guests and wedding party on the day and managed to capture incredible moments when we didn't even realise photos were being taken!! He communicates with you regularly and wants to understand the important moments to you as a couple to make sure he captures them.
Honestly, just book him like, now! We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! Thank you so much for everything Mark!
★★★★★
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Mark captured our wedding across two days at Nancarrow Farm in Cornwall - incredibly kind, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with from the point of booking through to the delivery of the photos, and we really couldn't be happier with the pictures we received. Mark very much blended in with the surroundings during the wedding, and as a result the moments he captured were beautifully natural and candid, and we were really able to relive the essence of the weekend in looking through the photos. We’re so glad we went with Mark to capture our wedding and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone else!
★★★★★
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From the early stages of wedding planning to the the final photo results, Mark was the perfect photographer for us. His relaxed, can-do attitude and tireless work ethic really shines through in the photos and we couldn’t be happier with them. We can’t recommended Mark enough!!!
★★★★★
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There honestly no words for how brilliant Mark's work is. Not only are our photos from Pengenna Manor in Cornwall more beautiful than we ever could have imagined, but Mark himself is an absolute pleasure to work with, and nothing was too much to ask. The quality of his photos is outstanding and we genuinely couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a professional, hands down the best photos I've ever seen!
★★★★★
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We're almost lost for words, very emotional when we flicked through our wedding photos for the first time. Mark was so comfortable to be around, more like a guest rather than a traditional wedding photographer which was so important for us, whilst being very professional. From morning to night he captured it all, most of the time we didn't even notice Mark was there! The photos of just the two of us on the beach are simply breathtaking. We've received masses of compliments on our wedding photos since receiving them. Mark's modern candid and creative style tells the story of our day so beautifully, each time we flick through them they take us right back to our amazing wedding in Cornwall. Thank you so much Mark.
★★★★★
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Mark is an absolute star, he made us feel totally relaxed and loved having him as our wedding photographer at The Green in Cornwall. We cannot recommend enough. his ability to capture special and heartfelt moments is pure genius and his style is beautiful and unique. Thank you so much for all your hard work and giving us our dream wedding photos.
★★★★★
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Mark photographed our wedding at Launcells Barton in Cornwall and I can honestly say that he was an absolute dream to work with. Mark is a lovely guy, I very easy going and relaxed vibe, so friendly and professional, always on hand when we needed to get in touch with him. We were nervous about being in front of a camera but Mark put us at ease straight away - his style as a wedding photographer let us relaxed, be ourselves and capture the real us rather than posed into the camera photos which we did not want. The one hour photo hangout Mark offers before the day was so useful (and we kept some amazing photos from that session) so on the wedding day, we knew exactly what to do. you don't even notice he's taking photos most of the day, but he is there capturing it all! The photos we received are utterly perfect, so many compliments from everyone who sees them. They tell the story of our day without the stuffy formality / posed photos that we would have hated. We could not have asked for anyone better than Mark. I recommend him to anyone getting married in Cornwall and looking for a modern wedding photographer to capture their day. You won't regret it. Thank you so much again, Mark. You were awesome!
★★★★★
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Dear mark, words cannot express our thanks to you for capturing so many beautiful memories for us. We feel very lucky to have had such creative and beautiful photos and are in complete awe of your talent. We also loved having you there on our special day. We cannot speak more highly of you and your work.
★★★★★
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We got married at Nancarrow Farm in Nov 2024. Nancarrow recommended Mark. We loved the style of photography, we wanted to more ‘captured moments’ rather than anything too staged and that is what we got. The photos are amazing and Mark made us feel at ease on the day, and confident that we’d get what we wanted. highly recommend!
★★★★★
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Mark perfectly captured our wedding with photos so high quality that our jaws drop every time we look at them. Not only this, but Mark himself was an absolute delight to have at the wedding. My partner and I were blissfully unaware of him moving around as he snapped his magic, and he was genuinely a wonderful guest to have; it was as if he was an original amongst our friends and family. Since, people have marvelled at his work. Several family and friends has purchased his work as birthday/christmas presents - not to us, but to themselves or their own partners. Thats how good he is; he not only captured the magic of the day for us but for everyone, even those who could not attend.
★★★★★
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Mark perfectly captured our wedding party in our clifftop field in Portscatho this June. He appears to have caught every moment so naturally, the comedy of a drunk guest, the emotion of the guests at the ceremony, the happiness of kids, and the changing colours of the sky and sea throughout the day. The colours are so vivid they sing! We can't thank you enough, Mark you are a gem.
★★★★★
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Absolutely amazing photographer. We highly recommend Mark as a reportage wedding photographer. We got the most amazing pictures from our wedding and Mark really took his time both before and after the day to understand what we wanted. The result was a collection of natural, beautiful, timeless images that tell the story of our amazing wedding at Nancarrow Farm.
★★★★★
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There honestly no words for how brilliant Mark's work is. Not only are our photos more beautiful than we ever could have imagined, but Mark himself is an absolute pleasure to work with, and nothing was too much to ask. The quality of his photos is outstanding and we genuinely couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a professional, hands down the best photos I've ever seen!
★★★★★
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If you’re looking for a discreet, artistic and creative wedding photographer in Cornwall, with the ability to capture emotional and hilarious moments, then look no further!! Getting the photos back from our wedding at Pencarrow House in Cornwall revealed so many amazing moments and were simply a joy to go through..again and again. We had a large venue so coverage was a concern however Mark managed it perfectly, getting a great balance of locations as well as capturing specific requested moments. Marks a lovely guy and it was a pleasure having him there on the day to help us capture the day!
★★★★★
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Just had our photos back - absolutely blown away at how incredible they are. Stunning!! Every single detail has been captured beautifully. So so happy and can not wait to share them with family and friends. Tells the story from start to finish, even at the end where it starts to get a bit...ok very drunken (Matt playing air guitar with my leg!), wouldn't have it any other way. Had the time of my life - Thank you so much Mark you are crazy talented.
★★★★★
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Definitely go for Mark! His relaxed, confident approach meant we barely noticed him taking photos of us so we were more able to be together in an authentic way. He captured this beautifully in the pictures, which blew us away. They were high quality, natural, not at all manufactured or posed, and fun. Thank you, Mark!
★★★★★
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Mark was our wedding photographer at Nancarrow Farm in Cornwall and we couldn't have been happier with his work. He captured every moment of our special day perfectly, giving us memories that we will cherish forever. Mark was incredibly professional and easy to work with, maintaining excellent communication throughout the planning process and on the day itself. His collaboration with our videographer was seamless, and together they created a fantastic team. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a photographer full stop but especially if you want someone to capture and elevate your special day.
Thank you, Mark!★★★★★
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Mark photographed our wedding in Cornwall at Pencarrow House last June and we really couldn’t have asked for more. He documented our day and perfectly, was an joy to work with and made us feel totally relaxed throughout the day. From getting ready and the ceremony to the reception and after party - he captured it all brilliantly. He also offered a pre-wedding shoot before the day, which helped us feel comfy behind the camera. We were so happy with the photos he supplied (there were so many amazing ones!). We would definitely recommend Mark as a wedding photographer to any brides/grooms to be.
★★★★★
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Mark photographed our autumn wedding at Nancarrow Farm in Cornwall at the end of September. We chose Mark because of his natural, unstaged style. We have just received our formal photos and they are absolutely perfect. He's captured all the amazing moments of the day that we'll cherish forever. On the day of the wedding itself I completely forgot Mark was even there (which I think wedding photographers take as a compliment) and at no point were we asked to pose for photos, it was all very natural and the photos tell the story. Throughout the process Mark has been very responsive and easy to deal with. I'd recommend Mark to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
★★★★★
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Mark was the perfect photographer for our wedding at Trevenna Barns in Cornwall and I'm so in love with the photos he captured. I can't thank him enough for everything - his professionalism and constant friendly manner made all the difference and the candid and natural style of his photography is beyond stunning - everyone has absolutely loved looking through the photos, as have we! :) Thank you so much Mark!!
★★★★★
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Mark is amazing! Firstly we got married in Italy at the start of October 2020, just as the second wave of the pandemic was looming. Despite guests dropping out and flights being cancelled and rescheduled on an almost daily basis, we never once had to worry about Mark not making it. He was so responsive and professional and even offered to ask around to try and find another videographer for us when the company we were using went into Liquidation a month before. We got our photos back and they are amazing, exactly what we wanted: candid and natural but stunning, the colours and details are exquisite. When looked at together the photos perfectly tell the story of the whole day from start to finish and individually they are so full of joy, happiness and beauty. We both commented when looking through them "How did he get that photo, I don't even remember him being there for that part" whilst it feels a bit rude to forget he was there, it is testament to how good he is making you feel comfortable on the day whilst still capturing every little detail. I cannot recommend Mark enough he went above and beyond, we couldn't have asked for a better photographer or photos, Thank you.
★★★★★
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They say a photo is worth a thousand words... and Mark Shaw Photography absolutely justifies that. Looking through our wedding album brought me indescribable feelings of happiness, love and every emotion in between! Mark was able to capture all the beautiful moments we can look back on for the rest of our lives. He's the type of photographer who will give you 100% of his timeless effort and will exceed your expectations! Our photos are breath-taking and we are SO happy that we were able to work with him. Mark, you deserve to be recognised as one of the BEST photographers out there and a HUGE THANK YOU for being a part of one of the most significant days of our lives!
★★★★★
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Mark Shaw is simply amazing. His class and style and previous recommendations is why we choose Mark as our wedding photographer. This however was no easier task, we researched hundreds of photographers and I’m glad to say we 100% made the right choice. On the day we felt in safe hands and the experience and professionalism shines through, allowing you to relax and have the best day of your lives ! We couldn’t be more happier with the results, Mark is seriously talented. On the day he even went the extra mile and stayed for a few extra hours. Mark has captured memories we will cherish forever.
★★★★★
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Absolutely love our wedding photos, we're so happy with how you captured the day! It's been so nice looking back over them, especially seeing the pictures of moments we weren't around for. The still life detail shots are lovely moments to capture too. So happy we asked you...your style of photography is beautiful. Thank you so much!
★★★★★
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Mark's reportage style of photography was perfect for our wedding. My husband hates having his photo taken so I wanted a photographer who would be unobtrusive but capture all of the important moments, and Mark certainly delivered. Mark's range of cameras was also excellent. We had a fire poi and juggling display at dusk and his technical skills really came into their own when he captured some superb shots.
★★★★★
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Mark captured our day like no one else could and lived up to and beyond our expectations with his amazingly creative and candid style. His work has allowed us to remember our day with the most incredible photographs. On top of that, he was also just a really nice guy to be around on the day and was really friendly and helpful! A sincere thank you to Mark for your amazing work ★★★★★
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Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. He was so easy to be around, made us feel completely relaxed and captured the most incredible memories for us. Thank you so much! We love ALL the photos!
★★★★★
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We chose Mark to photograph our wedding day after searching for a month or so and we have been overjoyed with the service he provided and the photos he has given us. From the outset he offered advice for our day and his laid back style was exactly what we were after. The engagement photoshoot Mark offers allowed us all to get to know each other which made everything very relaxed on the big day. On the day itself he was brilliant and unobtrusive whilst also capturing some genuinely intimate and moving moments. We've received several positive comments from our guests on how friendly and approachable Mark was despite being on his feet for nearly 11 hours! He was also very quick in returning the photos from the day, professionally edited and ready for print. All in all we loved having Mark photograph our wedding and would wholly recommend him to anyone.
★★★★★
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Mark was absolutely outstanding as our wedding photographer at Huntsham Court, Devon, in January. He was wonderful on the day and really worked with us in the way we wanted. Looking at the photographs we are astounded at what he managed to achieve. We cannot thank him enough for capturing our day so beautifully and could not recommend him more.
★★★★★
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Mark is absolutely brilliant. He blended in so well on our wedding day at Nancarrow Farm and managed to get some really wonderful photos. The engagement shoot was really great as well as it really helped us to relax in front of the camera. Our photos are fantastic and we have had so many lovely comments from friends and family. They are just what we wanted and really capture all the fun we had on our day. Our wedding was the best day ever and it really shows in our photos. Thank you so much Mark, we would (and will) recommend you to anyone and everyone! Becki and Ben x
★★★★★
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I don’t even know where to start! Mark was so helpful, so patient, and so brilliant on our big day. He is so personable, he fitted in so well with our guests - people are still telling me how much they liked him 6 months later! Mark had great ideas for our photos, it’s always going to be a strange thing to be photographed for an entire day, but he made us feel so at ease. The results are absolutely gorgeous, we are over the moon with our prints, the USB and the online gallery.
★★★★★
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Mark recently did our pre wedding photo shoot and also our wedding day. We are not from Cornwall so we was unsure of who to use but we are so pleased we trusted mark with photographing our special day. He was so friendly and approachable from the start and made us all feel at ease. We are not mad keen on posing shots so the way in which mark works was perfect for us. He captures the story from start to finish without you realising he is there. So he has captured some truly amazing pictures and we are so so happy with them. He also edits all of the images as you would like them and is always available on the end of the phone or via email should you have any queries along the way. Mark is a top bloke and his talent is incredible.
★★★★★
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Not only is Mark incredibly talented but he was such a calming influence to have with us on our wedding day at Polhawn Fort in Cornwall. His photography is spectacular and unobtrusive, can't recommend highly enough!
★★★★★
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Mark did everything in his power to understand and appreciate us as people before the wedding, offering us a beautiful pre-wedding shoot and keeping in contact whenever we had questions. When I first looked at his gallery online I knew he had to be our photographer. The humour and honesty to his pictures were like nothing we had ever seen before, upon scrolling through I actually cried! And even with this in mind, our wedding photographs turned out to exceed my expectations. They are funny and sweet and joyous and perfect. The quality is incredible and you could not meet a nicer man. The most special images are the ones captured of the band the night of the wedding. Mark even told us that he was leaving, said goodbye and everything! But he was there still, we had no idea. Mark blends into the background but his photographs do anything but!
★★★★★
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Mark is a fantastic wedding photographer whose work demonstrates creativity, passion, dedication and an understanding of what every couple really wants. His photos captured every single moment of our day and gave us the opportunity to re-live our wedding day from start to finish (including parts that we didn't actually get to see on the day!) Mark made a huge effort to build a positive relationship with us and all of our guests. His energy and presence on the day made everything even more perfect!
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