Award‑winning documentary wedding photographer in Gateshead. Mark captures candid, creative images and fine‑art details to tell the authentic story of your wedding day, with a relaxed, unobtrusive approach.
Hi — I’m Mark. I’m an award‑winning documentary wedding photographer based in Gateshead, working across the North East of England. My work sits at the crossroads of candid reportage and creative, contemporary portraiture: I watch, I wait, and I photograph the moments that happen naturally. I love photographing people and the honest emotions that make each wedding unique — laughter, tears, small gestures and joyous chaos. My approach is intentionally unobtrusive. For most of the day you won’t even notice I’m there — except for a little time to capture the formal group and couple shots. I prefer to blend into the background, scanning the room for real, unselfconscious moments and capturing them as they unfold. This gives you a gallery that feels alive, truthful and full of energy rather than staged or forced. I also bring a creative eye to details and portraiture. Where it suits the day I’ll introduce relaxed, fine‑art styling to your couple portraits and stills of the dress, rings and venue. The result is a mix of documentary storytelling and considered, timeless images you’ll be proud to display. Preparation matters to me. I’m happy to meet as often as needed before your wedding and I offer venue visits in the weeks leading up to the day so I can anticipate lighting and opportunities. This planning helps everything run smoothly and gives you confidence that nothing will be missed. Every wedding gallery is delivered thoughtfully — edited, high‑resolution images are available via an online gallery for sharing, and I offer luxury wedding albums and presentation boxes as a way to preserve those memories for years to come. If you’d like a relaxed shoot before the wedding, I also offer pre‑wedding/engagement sessions to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and to iron out timings for the day itself. But my core focus is simple: documenting your wedding with honesty, creativity and heart. If you want images that capture the true spirit of your celebration in Gateshead and the North East, I’d love to hear about your plans.