I have been fascinated with cameras and taking photos since I was a kid.

When my Sister was born my Dad bought a 35mm Minolta camera I was completely obsessed with this new gadget. The sound of the shutter when I pressed the button and the noise it made when I would wind the film on.
I would look for any opportunity I could find to use it, under my Dad’s strict supervision of course.

Born in the UK I have spent most of my life trying to escape the town in Sussex where I grew up. I have been lucky enough to travel and live abroad as a long-haul Flight Attendant.
This was my dream job, but after a decade of living out of a suitcase, I decided I wanted to keep my feet on the ground.

Throughout all of my careers, from Flight Attendant to Chauffeur and Concierge to Photographer, the one thing that remained as a central theme was a desire to serve and to be of service.

I now combine that love of service with a passion for photography. My clients often tell me that it was like having their best friend as their photographer. 







During your wedding I have just one job, to capture your day as it unfolds. 

I do this by allowing the events to occur naturally and capturing the moments as they happen.

Whether you are a direct client or working with a wedding planner, I want to know and understand as much as I can about you snd your story, so that on the day I photograph your wedding with you in mind. 

Time moves quickly during these events so my team and I will work efficiently so that we can capture the images you want without taking you away from your family and friends for too long. 

I don’t want you to feel like you are performing, because a wedding is a wonderfully beautiful thing to observe, all of life is there. 

My style is photojournalistic with a mix of fine art editorial, which will result in a collection of natural and candid imagery.

These are the moments that define our lives, and I know how important this day is to you both. I understand that this may well be the only time that all these people are ever in the same room together.

These images are a part of your family history, as I write this, on my desk in front of me, I have the wedding photos of my Parents and Grand Parents. 
I want you to be able to look through these images for the rest of your lives and remember how beautiful it was on your wedding day.




my why and how

My Story


From the moment he arrived, he was such a calming influence, making sure that we were both happy and relaxed and ready for our big day. He was such a huge part in making sure our day was perfect and created memories that will last a lifetime, up until the very last moment, even staying with us to the very end to make sure he had all of the photographs we wanted.

When the photographs arrived, we were completely blown away at how Marc managed to capture each moment, passing looks and special detail of our special day. 

We chose Marc because of his beautiful photos but also because of his sensitivity to our three year old son who is partially deaf and autistic.

Marc managed to take beautiful, moving, “real” photos of our family, without forcing our son to pose or perform."

When it came time for me to choose a photographer,
Marc was the obvious choice.

From family portraits to dancefloor action shots, we have an album of photographs that we will cherish forever.

Phillip Hammond
Designer Florist,
Dorchester hotel London 

Natasha & Ryan

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