Weddings By Mark · Manchester & the North West
Relaxed wedding photography & video. Your day, your way.
Manchester is home, but I photograph weddings across the North West and regularly travel to North Wales, Stoke-on-Trent, Yorkshire and beyond. I’m there for the real laughs, happy chaos and little moments you might miss — with no hours of awkward posing.
See the areas I cover → · 2027 dates open; taking bookings for 2028 and 2029 too.
19 years full-time · Nearly 1,600 weddings
Latest award: County Brides North West Wedding Awards 2026: Best Male Photographer
The Wedding Industry Awards 2027 — Regional Finalist
A lovely bit of news. Thank you to the couples who voted for me.
Relaxed, never stiff
Mostly candid moments, with a few natural portraits.
Photos & video
One team to tell the story of your day.
Fast galleries
See your wedding while the memories are still fresh. (Normally 3 – 5 Working Days)
The way it really felt
Less posing. More living it.
The people, the place, the daft little moments. This is what your wedding day looked and felt like.
The Hayloft, Cheshire
The people around you
The moments in between
Every couple is different. The photos should feel like yours.
Hi, I’m Mark
A guest with a camera. And a plan.
I’ve photographed weddings for 19 years, and I still get a buzz from every one. I’ll help when you need me and fade into the background when you don’t.
We can do family photos without losing half the afternoon. Then you get back to the good bit: enjoying your day.
No endless lineups
Relaxed family photos, usually wrapped up in about 15–20 minutes, so nobody misses the party.
Your full story
Natural photography, with highlight video options if you want to hear the laughter as well as see it.
Memories, sooner
Your finished gallery is delivered quickly. I hand edit the images myself, and your guests can add their moments through a QR code on full-day packages.
Simple choices
Find the right fit for your day.
Here are three full-day options couples ask me about most. Full details, inclusions and extras are on the packages page.
Silver
£699
Full-day wedding photography
- Natural moments and relaxed portraits
- Guest photo and video uploads by QR code
- Your private online gallery
Gold
£899
Full-day photos and a highlight film set to two songs you choose.
- All-day photography
- Highlight video
- Guest QR uploads
Platinum
£1,350
Photos, highlights and more of the moments you’ll want to hear again.
- Full-day photography
- Highlight film
- Ceremony and speeches video
Need something shorter? Bronze half-day photography: £475. Bronze details.
Want the lot? Ultimate: £1,799. Ultimate details.
TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING
Your wedding story has a home of its own.
I’ve spent two years building my own private, self-hosted couples gallery, shaped by 19 years of listening to what couples want after the wedding.
Open your photographs, share the moments you missed, watch your films where included and see what your guests caught with the free QR code on full-day packages. I’m properly proud to show you around.
A real look inside one of my couples’ galleries.
Kind words from a couple
“The photos we received were out of this world!”
Jessica & Karl · Eaves Hall, April 2026
A proud moment
County Brides North West Wedding Awards 2026: Best Male Photographer
Thank you to every couple who trusted me to tell their story.
What couples say
Our wedding video he put together was breathtaking
Mark was incredibly amazing throughout the whole day, on him arriving on the day he was so friendly & keeping us all calm & reassured. Not only did he capture some utterly stunning photos throughout the whole day & night of myself, groom and each & every one of our guests, He was fun, friendly & very professional at all times. From first look moments, to dancing into the night, Mark captured it all, and gave us some beautiful memories we will have forever to treasure. Our wedding video he put together was breathtaking. We were recommended by our friends whose wedding he did, and I’ll continue to recommend him to EVERYONE! Amazing talent & such a lovely man
The photos we received were out of this world!
100% would recommend Mark (Weddings by Mark) to anyone! The photos we received were out of this world! Not only that but he sent them all back to us within less than 2 days after our wedding!
The quality and variety of photos are fantastic.
He truly captured the spirt of our day with a mixture of formal and candid photos of us and our guests. Mark knew all the best places around Eaves Hall to capture the best shots and made us feel at ease the whole day. He was friendly, attentive and collaborative. His creative talent means we have memories that will last us a lifetime. His colleague Jim was great too and they worked well together as a team to capture every moment.
Mark was amazing from the very start since our initial booking to the big day. He is professional, responsive and incredibly talented From a very happy couple Jessica & Karl. Eaves Hall. April 2026
"Your hard work, professionalism, and attention to detail truly made the day unforgettable"
We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did to make our wedding so special. Your hard work, professionalism, and attention to detail truly made the day unforgettable.
Everything ran so smoothly, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team of suppliers. You were all amazing, and we’re so grateful to have had you be part of such an important day in our lives.
Thank you again for helping create such wonderful memories, we’ll cherish them forever.
Mark is a master of his craft
If you are looking for a exceptional photographer, then look no further. Mark is a master of his craft. He captured every moment of our perfect wedding at Peckforton Castle with an incredible eye for detail. Mark is a true gentleman and a consummate professional. Our pictures truly speak for themselves and the highlights video is magical. If any of my family and friends get married I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Weddings by Mark. We simply can’t thank you enough for capturing our special day Mark. Thank you
Couldn’t have asked for any more, Mark is an amazing photographer and amazing person
Mark is amazing at his job and we highly recommend people book him for their wedding. Not only did he take the most beautiful pictures but he also helped us relax and co-ordinated all the photo opportunities without us having to worry. He made us laugh and kept it all stress free. So happy with his work and all the guests loved him!! Couldn’t have asked for any more, Mark is an amazing photographer and amazing person – and he could definitely charge a hell of a lot more than what he does
Ohhh what can I say about mark?! Apart from we absolutely loved him at our wedding
Ohhh what can I say about mark?! Apart from we absolutely loved him at our wedding 💒 we picked the platinum package, which we thought was responsible priced,he asked us if we wanted any specific pictures, we told him exactly what we wanted and we got what we wanted and more 🤍
Mark and Jim his videographer was ace that day and I’d definitely recommend them 🤍
We loved every minute of our day and it couldn’t of been captured better without you both, so thankyou so very much for our pictures and videos there something I will treasure for the rest of my life
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Real weddings, real moments
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NEW FROM IVORY DIGITAL
A little more help for the whole wedding journey.
Alongside photographing weddings, I’ve spent the past two years building Ivory Digital: practical software shaped by the real questions couples ask and the way photographers and videographers work. It’s where I’m bringing together booking and gallery tools for wedding professionals, and thoughtful tools for couples before and after the day.
The next part is an easy-to-use wedding planning app. Keep your checklist, budget, guest replies, timings and family photo groups in one place, and share the plan with your partner. It’s made to help you enjoy the build-up, not spend it chasing scattered notes.
Coming by 26 October 2026. The planner is free for couples who have booked or go on to book Weddings By Mark. Already booked another photographer? The introductory price is £25.
Planning with me? Ask about your wedding date and I’ll tell you how the complimentary access will work.
Good to know
A few things couples ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast will we get our wedding photos?
I provide one of the fastest turnarounds in the North West. Your full, professionally edited photo gallery is delivered via my secure self-hosted platform within 3 to 5 working days.
What is the turnaround for wedding videos?
If your package includes video, your films will be ready and delivered within 5 to 7 working days. No waiting months to relive your big day!
Are you fully insured?
Yes, I am fully insured with both Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance. This is a standard requirement for most professional venues, and I am happy to provide my insurance certificates to your venue coordinator upon request.
Which areas do you cover?
I am based in Manchester and regularly cover Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumbria, North Wales, and Staffordshire including Stoke-on-Trent. With over 1500 weddings worth of experience, I am happy to travel to your venue anywhere in the UK.
How much does wedding photography cost?
Wedding photography packages start from £475 for half-day coverage. Full day photography is £699, and the most popular Gold package including photo, highlight video, and drone is £899. All prices are transparent with no hidden costs.
Do you offer wedding videography as well as photography?
Yes, I specialize in hybrid photo-video coverage. This means you get both stunning photography and cinematic wedding highlight films from one photographer, without the intrusion of a full film crew. Packages with video start from £899.
Fancy a little extra fun? Have a look at the Selfibooth.
Ready when you are
Tell me about your day.
Big party, little gathering, rain or shine — I’d love to hear what you have planned and see if I’m free.
Based in Manchester. Photographing weddings across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, West Yorkshire, North Wales, South Cumbria and the Lake District, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, the Wirral and beyond.
Planning your budget? Read my Manchester wedding photography prices guide. See how the photo and highlight film package works, and what to expect from my gallery turnaround times.