reviews

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★

  • 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. 

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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.

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★

  • 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! 

    ★★★★★

  • 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!

    ★★★★★