Kind words from my couples
Choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision, and one of the best ways to get a feel for what it’s really like to work with someone is to hear from couples who’ve already been there.
I photograph weddings across the Lake District and beyond, always aiming to keep things relaxed, natural, and true to the day. Here are a few kind words from some of the couples I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
A few lovely words from past couples
Hannah and Danny
“Mark is an exceptional wedding photographer! He was fun, professional and took amazing photos. We had such a blast on our wedding day and he fit in perfectly. We're so happy with the photography! He's captured some truly cherished memories and there are so many fantastic photos.
He gave really clear directions, and was well prepared for the slightly adverse weather conditions with a supply of umbrellas and a can do attitude! We had such a wonderful day, big thank you to Mark for capturing it so beautifully”
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Barbara & Terry (1 of 8)
“It took us forever to write this review because every time we started, it got all emotional. It’s hard to put into words everything we think about Mark's services as after spending our wedding day with him, it kind of feels like we're reviewing a member of our family. :)
We got married at the Inn on the Lake in Glenridding which is a very popular venue. Sure enough there are a number of photographers who work in the area but I can’t say we had an easy time finding the right one........”
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Barbara & Terry (2 of 8)
“(Disappointingly a surprising amount of popular photographers forget how special the occasion is for the couple and that all interactions are part of the service even at the enquiry stage.)
Long story short, after speaking to a number of photographers, I knew I would choose Mark at the very first interaction, even before I've gone through his images at length! From the first moment on, Mark spoke to me with such excitement and enthusiasm which made me feel really special and reassured that our day.......”
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Barbara & Terry (3 of 8)
“will go smoothly.
Now I'm not camera shy but we're both on the anxious side as people, plus we were worried about the added nerves of the day so I knew that finding the right person for our photos would be the most important job. The photos are one thing but trust me on this one, it has to feel right with the person. There are I'm sure many skilled photographers out there who have studied for years and can work with lights and produce great images. However, your wedding is much more...”
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Barbara & Terry (4 of 8)
“of a personal and intimate experience than just photographs. Capturing the essence of your memories and the flavour of the day in pictures requires a whole lot more than just skill with a camera.
Enter Mark..
All the way through the preparation stages, every time I spoke to Mark he was warm, kind and caring. I was confident that he would be the right person for the job and I wasn’t wrong. From the first second of the day to the last we felt looked after & listened to. Mark made us both feel comfortable...”
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Barbara & Terry (5 of 8)
“and calm. He got on great with us and all of our guests & soon enough it was like we had known him for years and he was part of the family.
If you want a lot of posed family pictures and pre-planned shots, sure, Mark will do it for you (with unworldly patience I might add - side note; plan ahead for keeping your guests in check when it comes to requesting group photos), however that is not why Mark’s photos are incredibly special.
Capturing YOU, the very essence of you, the best version of you but....”
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Barbara & Terry (6 of 8)
“in a way that is real and still you - that is Mark’s exceptional talent. One that requires intuition, care, an exceptional eye for emotions behind moments & dedication.
Throughout the day he guided us gently, whilst also listening to our thoughts. He’d do absolutely anything to get it right, whether that was climbing on top of furniture (or parts of a steamer boat) or moving fifty chairs out of the way at the speed of lightning.
After the wedding the care and warmth did not stop (I mean he’s....”
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Barbara & Terry (7 of 8)
“a lovely person so that’s sort of a given). In a couple of days we received a sneak peak package of amazing shots and soon after we got our full wedding story with the most beautiful photos!
They are so much more than pictures though. Everything and I mean everything is in them! Our whole day, our story, our emotions. We look at the pictures and immediately we’re transported back in time to those special moments and relive....”
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Barbara & Terry (8 of 8)
“all the feelings! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Mark for creating a miracle of a wedding story for us, you’re truly amazing!”
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Dan and Lizzie
“From the moment we met Mark we were blown away by his warmth, professionalism & good sense of humour. We knew in an instant we had found the perfect photographer for our wedding. We were also amazed at the quality of his work when the photos had been produced. We have had nothing but amazing reviews from our guests with regard to Mark & the photos. He honestly made our day feel that bit more special & I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Mark for your unbelievably hard work and we wish you all the best!”
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Emma and Kenny
“Mark helped shoot a surprise proposal on Lake Windermere & we couldn’t have asked for a better experience from start to finish. He was willing to go the extra mile when trying to find the right proposal location, & took his time with us after the proposal to put together a great photo shoot. His strong communication made the entire process smooth and efficient from start to finish. The photos turned out great & we would recommend Mark’s services to anyone! Hoping that we can cross paths again in the future”
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Rachael and Dave
“Mark was the perfect photographer for our elopement. We filled in a questionnaire prior to the big day and Mark delivered exactly what we wanted—natural pictures to capture our day together.
Mark is a lovely guy and puts you at ease throughout. We received some amazing pictures that have been complimented many times over
Thank you, Mark!”
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Tessa and Simon
“Our wedding was in August at Lakeside Hotel in Ulverston & as we live in Oxford, we didn't have a chance to meet Mark before our day. There was no concern about this on our end, as looking through his portfolio we felt he was the right man for the job, & we were absolutely right. He made my husband & I feel nothing but comfortable the whole time, & we are two people who are very awkward in front of a camera!
We are forever thankful & we would highly recommend Mark to anyone who asked!!”
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Amazing Photographer!
“We had the best time with you, Mark! You are a brilliant photographer and such a laugh! I would absolutely recommend your services to anyone who is looking for an amazing photographer!”
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Monica and Nayan
“I contacted Mark a few weeks before mine & my fiancé’s trip to the Lake District about photographing a proposal. He took some wonderful pictures of the moment & the short photoshoot afterwards. As we were about to go, the sky turned beautiful pink & even in light rain, Mark went the extra mile to take some pictures of us against that background! We’re so happy, thank you so much for capturing this moment for us! I would highly recommend Mark as your photographer!””
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Cathy + Tony
“Mark was amazing! The whole family, as well as ourselves, became real good friends with him. Really calm & professional throughout, & calmed my nerves on the morning (thank you).
The photos from the day were amazing! We were so happy. We received a sneak peek the following day and we loved them. Ourselves & our family loved how he’d captured such great moments perfectly. We can’t thank Mark enough for being so great and being such a great part of our day. We would highly recommend Mark. Thank you so much!”
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Christina and Chris (1/3)
“I researched photographers in the Lake District and when I came across Mark’s website, I loved his work. After a chat on the phone, I knew Mark was the person we wanted to be with us to capture our story. We were having a very small, intimate wedding with just 3 guests, and so wanted a photographer who could become part of the day, rather than just hover on the outside. Mark duly became a fourth guest who just happened to have a camera with him! He was an absolute pleasure to share our day with...”
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Christina & Chris (2/3)
“...and our guests loved him. I absolutely hate having my photo taken normally but Mark made it fun and I stopped being self-conscious really quickly so if that’s one of your fears, then this is your photographer! The images that Mark captured are incredible, and we were overjoyed to see he’d managed to capture some innocuous moments that are moments that will always remind us of the day and the associated laughter (think fast jets and the incredible volume of hotel traffic Mark!). I haven’t laughed as...”
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Christina & Chris (3/3)
“...much in my life as I did that day. Also, the album is beyond words, it is so, so, beautiful. The quality of it is far better than I could have even hoped for, and Mark’s design tells the story of our day so well.
All in all, we had the most amazing day and Mark was part of the reason it was so amazing. I would most certainly recommend him to anyone who wants an excellent photographer who is also, a warm, caring, genuine person who will have everyone laughing!”
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Luke & Gemma
“An amazing photographer! His pictures are amazing, they are candid and you will barely notice that he’s there. I truly can’t recommend him enough, he’s so down to earth and fun and nice that you really don’t mind him taking pictures of you! He doesn’t get in your way, he doesn’t demand you pose in a certain way, he just lets you get on with your day and pictures it as you go along.
I wish I had the words to express it properly but if you’re anxious and avoid being photographed then I recommend Mark.”
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Adam + Danielle
“After Mark did our surprise engagement shoot, it made sense for him to capture our wedding day too. From start to finish, Mark was very helpful and answered all our questions (we had lots) – he’s easy to get on with and calms the nerves throughout.
As for the actual photos, they were amazing and we received our “sneak peek” only 2 days after the wedding! The communication throughout was great. He captured our day perfectly...
...All in all, a fantastic job – thank you”
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Emma + Callum
“We found Mark's website when looking to elope in the Lake District, after scanning the internet for a photographer, he was one of few that offered an elopement package. The package was exactly what we wanted and he was so helpful to capture the perfect photos. He went above and beyond to capture the day and we had a lovely time. Thank you so much mark for the amazing photos!”
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Danielle + Dean
“If you are looking for candid, natural, beautiful images then Mark is incredible! He captured moments that we didn’t even realise had happened, not to mention the emotion on our faces throughout the day, allowing us to re-live the memories of our intimate ceremony over and over again and for that we will be forever grateful!”
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Chloe and Tom
“We would just like to thank you for everything! You captured our wedding day perfectly from getting ready all the way through to the first dance! We couldn't have wished for a better person for the job! You made everyone feel at ease, especially those who don't like having their faces on camera. You really made our day and we're so happy we chose you for our photographer!
We will be forever grateful to be able to treasure these memories for all our lives ahead.
Thank you so much again! All our love!”
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Sara + Sunny
““I was looking for a photographer who could capture my proposal. Mark's communication was friendly and prompt throughout. On the day itself, he perfectly captured the surprise on my now-fiancée’s face and then progressed to a full-on photoshoot with us, capturing some absolutely stunning photos! We’re both very introverted and camera-shy people, but Mark’s charm and sense of humour kept us at ease throughout. The end results were fantastic. Thank you!””
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Jennifer Ryder
“Mark, just want to tell you how brilliant I think the pictures are. I am more than happy with the quality of work you've produced and will definitely use you for the rest of my paintings and future work as and when needed.”
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Sue and Carl
“Lancaster Registry Office and Ashton Memorial Park
Mark and his awesome camera skills were a wedding present to us from my children... I can't think of anything nicer they could have given us!
We can't thank Mark enough for the shots of that day and his treatment of them over the following week as he pulled together the collection and edited the shots.
If you want a great guy with a good sense of humour who is a wicked photographer look no further!"”
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Amy Brunton
“I hardly ever write reviews for anything but I have to say you either have it or not with photography and Mark you have the natural gift for it. A constant array of beautiful professional pictures with such definition, care, and attention to detail. Will always use you and recommend you highly as one of the best around. Thank you for your beautiful work x”
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Romney's Kendal
“"We really love the photos that you have taken for Romney's; they have really made a big difference to the website. Thanks, we will definitely be in touch in the future because there will be other jobs."
Thanks”
If you’re planning your wedding and want photography that feels relaxed, natural, and true to the day, you can find out more about my approach here.