Mark Shaw Photography

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Hi, I'm Mark Shaw 👋
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"Mark photographed our Cornwall wedding celebrations so brilliantly & beautifully. we loved how natural & relaxed it all felt & the photos that tell the story…blown away” ★★★★★
Hi I'm Mark Shaw, a full time professional Cornwall based wedding photographer capturing wedding celebrations across the South West of England, UK and Europe with a modern documentary style. Never missing a moment, I capture beautiful, candid & natural, timeless images that tell the story of your celebrations.
Mark Shaw Photography Pricing & Costs
£350 - £2,500
Mark Shaw is a popular Cornwall based wedding photographer with a natural candid storytelling style. Photography coverage options include all day photography, tailored hours and elopements. Upgrades available such as pre-wedding shoot and video.
Full day package
From
£1,500
All day photography from morning getting ready to evening party in full swing, a collection of 500+ beautiful timeless images telling the story.
What's included
All Day Coverage
+500 edited photos
Website gallery to download & share with family/friends
30 professional prints
USB
Mark Shaw Photography Details

Photography Style

Documentary
Natural
Editorial

Products and Services

Bridal Prep Shots
Flexible Hours on the Day
Last-Minute Orders
Stay Through Speeches
Stay Through Dancing
Large Group Shots
Second Shooter Available
Personal Online Gallery
Pre-Wedding Venue Visit
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Videography available
Images on USB
Thank You Cards / Photo Stationery
Wedding Albums
Photo Printing
Shoot with Film
Online Shop
Mark Shaw Photography Full Description

Mark Shaw is a very popular and trusted documentary style wedding photographer based in Cornwall with over 13 years of experience. Having photographed more than 450 weddings in Cornwall, other parts of UK and Europe, Mark’s relaxed and natural storytelling style, mix of vibrant colours and black and white images ensures your wedding day memories are preserved beautifully and authentically.

Documentary style with an editorial touch

Mark specialises in a relaxed photojournalist approach that's natural, candid and focusses on storytelling. He works discreetly to capture your day as it unfolds, capturing timeless images that tell the story, edited in his vibrant signature film style. While most photos are candid and relaxed, Mark is happy to include formal group shots to complete your collection.

What couples can expect

Choosing Mark Shaw Photography means a professional yet easy-going experience from start to finish. Mark’s calm and friendly manner helps couples feel comfortable, resulting in natural heartfelt photos that tell the story of your celebrations. He communicates clearly and works smoothly with other wedding vendors ensuring your day runs seamlessly. Many couples praise his ability to capture the true atmosphere, giving them treasured memories to look back on.

Cornwall, Devon, UK, Italy & France

Mark has photographed weddings at a wide range of venues from rustic barns and grand estates to beach and clifftop elopements throughout Cornwall and Devon. His familiarity with diverse settings means he knows how to find the perfect spots for stunning photos, no matter where your celebration takes place. Notable wedding venues in Cornwall that Mark is a regular photographer at include Nancarrow Farm, Lusty Glaze, Pencarrow House, Polhawn Fort, Launcells Barton, Trevenna Barns and Beacon Crag.

Why choose Mark Shaw Photography?

  • Award-winning wedding photographer in Cornwall.
  • Over 13 years experience & over 450 weddings photographed.
  • Fly on the wall photojournalistic style - relaxed and unposed, creative storyteller.
  • Discreet, friendly and calm presence.
  • Combines documentary-style candid photos with traditional group photos with family & friends
  • Available for weddings across Cornwall, Devon, UK and destination weddings in Europe.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Mark
Hi there, if you're looking to book a wedding photographer with a natural, candid, storytelling style I'd love to hear from you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
(12)
Any & Michael
Happy couple married in April
November 2025
absolutely love all the photos

To Mark, thank you so much for capturing our day so brilliantly. We absolutely love all the photos and have had so many compliments on them! you really do capture the essence of the whole day. Thanks again for everything. Love Amy and Michael.

Alex & Neil
Happy couple married in April
June 2025
Elopement in St Ives, Cornwall

The photos Mark took for us are absolutely beautiful. Exactly what we wanted. Relaxed and natural- he beautifully captured the atmosphere of the day. We are so grateful, especially when we gave him zero direction! He was wonderful! I would highly recommend.

Tom & Tamar
Happy couple married in November
December 2018
Fantastic photographet

Mark made our wedding day amazing. Fantastic chap who is easy to get on with. On the day Mark fitted in perfectly, and got all the shot we asked for, and more. We are delighted with all of our photos.

Majken & Jordan
Happy couple married in April
November 2018
Absolutely amazing photographer

We highly recommend Mark as a wedding photographer. We got the most amazing pictures from our wedding at Nancarrow Farm in Cornwall and Mark really took his time both before and after the day to understand what we wanted. Absolutely amazing photographer.

Jemma & Will
Happy couple married in May
November 2018
the perfect lasting memory of our special day

A top talent, and a top bloke. You won’t find better than Mark. He made the whole process a breeze, and the results were more than we could ever have hoped for. We absolutely adore our wedding photos, they tell the story of our day so beautifully and will be the perfect lasting memory of our special day. Thank you for everything Mark, you are one talented guy.

Sophie and George
Happy couple married in August
November 2018
Mark blends into the background, but his photographs do anything but!

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 couldn’t 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!

Jenny & Bertie
Happy couple married in May
November 2018
wonderful wedding photos

Mark was fantastic. From the first time I met him to the end of our wedding he was wonderful. He understood exactly what we wanted and captured them perfectly. I now have the most wonderful photos to remember an incredible day. I would highly recommend him.

Jonny & Ainslie
Happy couple married in August
November 2018
Awesome evening wedding

Mark was excellent. Super easy to deal with and did a fantastic job at our wedding. Especially as it was a night time wedding he had all the necessary equipment and came up with some wonderful photos and captured the moods and scenes perfectly. Highly recommended.

Eoin & Becca
Happy couple married in September
November 2018
captured our wedding with a collection of incredible photos

mark and his second photographer took an incredible set of photos at our wedding in cornwall in september. from intimate and candid moments to natural group shots, beautiful landscape details to worrying dance floor antics, he really captured the story of the occasion distinctively and dramatically. he was an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout, really putting us at ease. the final galleries were delivered within a few weeks, while he also sent us some teasers while we were still on our honeymoon - giving us a lovely and timely reminder of our day. our only regret was that he wasn’t around for some of the other events we had planned with our guests over the weekend. very highly recommended indeed.

Becki & Ben
Happy couple married in June
November 2018
the best day ever

mark is absolutely brilliant. he blended in so well on our day 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!

Mark Shaw Photography Location & Contact Details
Address
The Firs, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9AX, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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We love your natural candid style but can you capture some group photos for us?

Yes absolutely I capture group photos at almost every wedding which can be formal or informal as you like, often both. I often use my drone to capture a big group photo with all your guests.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Natural, candid, creative, artistic, editorial.

What about your business are you most proud of?

The amazing feedback I receive from couples once they have received their wedding photos - you can ready some on my reviews section of my website.

Why choose me?

  • Over 13 years experience, over 450 weddings captured.
  • Feel comfortable with me - relaxed, friendly, discreet & personable
  • Style of imagery - natural, candid, emotive, storytelling
  • Price - range of photography packages from all day to tailored hours. Midweek and winter discounts given.
  • 5 Star Google Reviews
  • Experience photographing at many wedding venues along with DIY tipi style weddings
  • Package inclusions - video options, pre-wedding shoot, second shooter 
  • Flexibility

What is your favourite personal touch you've seen at a wedding?

A wedding table plan made of different lego figures for each guest.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

1. Send my availability for your wedding date along with prices & options.

2. Arrange a video call chat or meet for a coffee in Cornwall.

3. Simple booking, 25% booking fee & completed form secures your date.

4. Available in the buildup to wedding for any advice, tips & recommendations.

5. Final balance due 1 month before your wedding.

6. Wedding day is here!

7. Handful of preview photos delivered within a week of your wedding.

8. Full collection of photos ready within 10-12 weeks.

9. Share your website gallery with family and friends with download & printing options

10. Choose which photos from your website gallery (number depends on coverage booked) to be printed and posted

What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?

Photos of just the two of you, natural & unposed together, make time for this on your day whatever the weather.

What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?

I've had a few fun themed weddings including Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, both of which I a big fan of.

What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?

Get your wellies on, umbrellas out! You'll see in my gallery, even in the rain you can get beautiful photos. I have a see-through umbrella which works well for photos.

Describe how you got into photography.

Photography was a hobby from an early age until I photographed a couple of friends wedding in Cornwall, feedback was fantastic and I enjoyed it so much that I pursued it part time in 2011 and went full time in 2013. Since 2013 i've captured over 450 weddings across Cornwall, UK and Europe.

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