Lancashire · Preston · Ribble Valley · beyond
Lancashire wedding photographer. Relaxed photographs, real moments.
I’m Mark. I grew up in Lancashire and now photograph weddings across the county from my Manchester base. Most of the day, I’m watching what’s happening rather than asking you to do it again: the hugs after the ceremony, a proud parent, your friends getting carried away on the dance floor.
That’s my documentary-led approach, with a little help for natural portraits and the family photographs you want. You get to enjoy your wedding, and I make sure you have photographs that bring it back.
Four-hour photography £475 · Full-day photography £699 · Photo & highlight video £899
No travel charge anywhere in Lancashire. See coverage and everything included.
KIND WORDS FROM AN EAVES HALL COUPLE
“The quality and variety are fantastic, and Mark truly captured the spirit of our day. He made us feel at ease throughout.”
Jessica & Karl · Eaves Hall
From their Google review, reproduced on my reviews page.
Since 2006
Photographing weddings and the people who make them.
3–5 working days
The usual delivery time for your edited photo gallery.
Guest QR uploads
Included with every full-day package.
Lancashire feels like home
Documentary wedding photography in Lancashire, without missing your family photos
I don’t want you spending your reception waiting for the next photograph. While you’re talking to your guests, I’m looking for the moments around you: a squeeze of the hand, a laugh at the back of the room, somebody trying not to cry during a speech. At Maria and Jonny’s Eaves Hall wedding and Lucy and Lewis’s celebration at Stirk House, the people made the story as much as the setting.
Documentary-led doesn’t mean leaving you to work everything out. I’ll help you find good light for a few portraits and give you simple direction when you need it. We’ll also plan your family photographs before the wedding, including separate pictures with each parent and the bridesmaids and groomsmen combinations that matter to you. A clear list helps keep things moving so you can get back to your guests.
There’s no travel charge for Lancashire weddings, whether you book shorter photography coverage or a full day. You don’t need to add video to book me: photography on its own is very much part of what I do.
Candid photographs and relaxed portraits
I follow the ceremony, conversations and celebrations as they happen. When we step away for portraits, we’ll keep it easy and close to your guests where possible. You don’t need a collection of poses or a wedding day built around the camera.
Photography and highlight video
Gold adds a music-led highlight video of around 5–7 minutes alongside your photographs. It brings back the movement and atmosphere of the day. Full ceremony and speeches recordings are included in the packages below rather than in the music-led highlight alone.
Full ceremony and speeches
Platinum and Ultimate include full ceremony and speeches videos, with a dedicated videographer working alongside me. I photograph your day and capture highlights while they look after those full recordings.
See the current photography and video packages for prices, coverage hours and everything included. If you’re deciding whether to have video too, see how the combined coverage works.
Real Lancashire weddings
Real Lancashire weddings, with different stories to tell
A gallery tells you much more than a list of venues. These are real Lancashire weddings I’ve photographed, so you can see the people, the portraits and the atmosphere across a day.
If you’re still choosing a setting, the Lancashire venue guide is a separate place to explore your options. There’s also more local information on my Blackburn and Burnley photography page.
Maria & Jonny · Eaves Hall
Maria and Jonny’s winter wedding at Eaves Hall brings together outdoor portraits, the rooms inside and the people enjoying their celebration. Have a look beyond the portraits to get a feel for the whole day.
Lucy & Lewis · Stirk House
Lucy and Lewis chose photography and highlight video at Stirk House in Gisburn. Their gallery follows the church ceremony, time together at the venue and the evening celebrations. You can also read my Stirk House photography guide for practical planning advice.
Tash & James · The Higher Trapp
Tash and James’s Higher Trapp Hotel gallery includes preparations, confetti, portraits beneath the willow and a first dance full of smiles. It’s another example of how I keep the people and the setting together in the photographs.
Your Lancashire wedding, with more included.
Relaxed photography
Photo and video options
Free wedding planner app
Free guest QR uploads
Included with Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate: your wedding planner app and guest QR uploads, at no extra charge. Video is included in Gold, Platinum and Ultimate according to the package you choose.
A few practical things before you book
How much is wedding photography in Lancashire?
Four-hour photography is £475. Full-day photography is £699, or £899 with a music-led highlight video. Platinum, with full ceremony and speeches recordings too, is £1,350.
Full-day coverage is eight hours or until just after your first dance, whichever comes first. The packages page has the full inclusions and optional extra hours.
Do you charge travel expenses in Lancashire?
No. There’s no travel charge for weddings anywhere in Lancashire, including shorter photography bookings as well as full-day packages. I travel from Manchester, and the published package prices apply to your Lancashire wedding too.
When will we receive our photographs and video?
Your edited photographs are normally ready in 3–5 working days, with highlight videos at 7–10 working days. Your booking terms set out the delivery arrangements.
Your private couples gallery gives you somewhere to enjoy, download and share the finished photographs, with any included videos and album choices together in one place.
What if it rains or we’re nervous about photographs?
We can look for shelter, a room with useful window light or a short break when the rain eases. Tell me about mobility needs or anything you’d rather avoid, and we’ll choose somewhere comfortable.
You don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll give you a little help when you need it, and we can keep portraits close to your venue and your guests. For the planned groups, my family photograph guide explains how we keep things organised.
Can we keep wedding photography affordable without losing the moments that matter?
Start with the parts of your day you want photographed. Four-hour coverage at £475 can suit a shorter celebration; full-day photography at £699 gives you eight hours or until just after your first dance, whichever comes first. There’s no Lancashire travel charge on either.
Compare coverage hours and what is actually included, rather than the headline price alone. If video matters to you too, Gold is £899 with a music-led highlight film. I’ll help you choose the coverage that fits your plans.
Every full-day package includes the wedding planner app and free guest QR uploads for photos, video clips and voice messages. You can see how the guest QR code works or read what couples say about their experience before getting in touch.
Start with your date
Getting married in Lancashire?
Tell me your date and venue, and the parts of the day you most want to remember. You can start with the live date checker below, then send me a message about photography or photo and video. I’ll come back to you personally. Travel across Lancashire is included.
I know your time is precious. Check my live diary instantly before filling in your details: