Mark Battista Photography

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. (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 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 the 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 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 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 it 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 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 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!

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!

Well, where can I start, from the moment we met Mark we were blown away by his warmth, professionalism and 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 regards to Mark and the photos. He honestly made our day feel that bit more special and I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Mark for your unbelievably hard work and we wish you all the best! Dan & Lizzie McNally

When we decided to get married Mark was recommended to us and what a fantastic photographer he is. The photographs he took were absolutely stunning and captured our day perfectly. He is a genuinely friendly chap and put us at ease whilst taking the photos and ensured that the light was correct for every shot. The drone shots of the location were the icing on the cake, and we would not hesitate in recommending him for your wedding photography.

I could not recommend Mark enough!! From the first enquiry to receiving our wedding story he excelled all expectations. Our wedding photos perfectly capture the day. Me and my partner are both quite photoshy but Mark was super friendly putting us at ease and taking natural beautiful moments we will cherish forever!

When we decided to get married Mark was recommended to us and what a fantastic photographer he is. The photographs he took were absolutely stunning and captured our day perfectly. He is a genuinely friendly chap and put us at ease whilst taking the photos and ensured that the light was correct for every shot. The drone shots of the location were the icing on the cake, and we would not hesitate in recommending him for your wedding photography.

I could not recommend Mark enough!! From the first enquiry to receiving our wedding story he excelled all expectations. Our wedding photos perfectly capture the day. Me and my partner are both quite photoshy but Mark was super friendly putting us at ease and taking natural beautiful moments we will cherish forever!

Not only is Mark a brilliant photographer, but also one of the nicest and kindest people I've met. We were also extremely impressed by the turnaround time. We received the sneak peak album on the same day despite the fact that it was near Christmas. Shortly after the holidays, we received the entire album. Mark is incredibly passionate and professional. We cannot recommend Mark enough. We're very grateful to him and would love to have our photos taken by him again in the future.

Mark made us both feel very calm and answered all our questions and even suggested other ideas that we didn't even think of. Mark went above and beyond as where I stayed was awkward for parking so he had to run around the town. All throughout the day Mark was so professional in organizing us and our guests in the position to take the perfect picture. Even at the end of the day we spoke to Mark and jokingly said should you have not gone by now his reply was "I'm enjoying myself to much".

I had the pleasure of having Mark and Rich capture the big day for my wife and I. We met up before the day to talk through our wedding and what we wanted so they knew what to work with. They are both great people, with a professional standard but the relaxed characters to allow you to feel comfortable during moments you may feel a little awkward. We are so glad we got them to film and edit a film to capture our day and have no regrets in knowing whether we made the right choice. 100% recommended