Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding Photography in Clitheroe
I am a dedicated wedding photographer based in the Ribble Valley, where I have spent my entire professional life immersed in the art of capturing love stories. With a career spanning decades, my journey began through formal education in photography, evolved through a decade of teaching the craft, and now thrives as a full-time professional documenting weddings across the UK and internationally. My approach prioritises authenticity, focusing on natural light and unposed moments to create images that evoke genuine emotion and preserve the unique atmosphere of each celebration.Having been featured in leading wedding publications such as Love My Dress and Rock Your Wedding, I bring both technical expertise and creative vision to every event I photograph. My work extends beyond weddings to include mentoring aspiring photographers, sharing the knowledge gained from over 20 years of combined teaching and professional experience. I specialise in creating timeless visual narratives that allow couples to relive their most cherished moments with clarity and emotional resonance.
Services
Wedding Photography
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Photo Albums
Videography
Photography Mentoring
Highlights and features
- We specialise in documentary-style wedding photography with 20+ years combined experience
- Our natural approach prioritises authentic moments over staged poses
- Featured in leading wedding publications including Love My Dress and Boho-Weddings
- Offer pre-wedding mentoring for couples wanting specific photography guidance
- Extensive knowledge of UK venues including Mitton Hall and Eaves Hall
What people say
Stunning photos
Natural framing mastery
Captured joyful moments
Easy-going professional
Beautiful emotional record
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments through natural light and unposed storytelling. Specialising in preserving emotional narratives and venue-specific atmospheres, this service provides comprehensive coverage of ceremonies and receptions at locations ranging from intimate venues to grand estates across the UK and international destinations.
Pre-Wedding Shoots
Relaxed photography sessions before the wedding day, including sunrise shoots and location-based walks. These sessions help couples become comfortable in front of the camera while creating beautiful imagery that reflects their personal story and relationship dynamics in natural settings.
Photo Albums
Handcrafted premium wedding albums featuring archival-quality materials and bespoke design. The service includes careful curation of images to create a cohesive visual narrative, with options for additional prints and framing to display key moments from the wedding day.
Videography
10-minute highlight films capturing key wedding moments set to music. Created alongside photographic coverage, these cinematic productions focus on natural soundscapes and emotional sequences to complement the still imagery with moving visual storytelling.
Photography Mentoring
Guidance for aspiring photographers covering technical skills, composition, and wedding documentation approaches. Drawing on 20+ years of combined teaching and professional experience, this service offers practical advice on developing personal style and improving photographic storytelling capabilities.
People
Mark Tattersall
Wedding Photographer
Award-winning wedding photographer with 20+ years combined teaching and professional experience. Specialises in natural documentary-style photography, featured in major wedding publications. Focuses on capturing authentic emotions and venue atmospheres.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialise in?
I focus on natural, documentary-style photography using available light to capture authentic moments without staged posing.
Which areas do you cover for weddings?
While based in Ribble Valley, I photograph weddings across the UK and internationally, with particular experience at venues like Mitton Hall and Eaves Hall.
Do you offer pre-wedding photography sessions?
Yes, I provide relaxed pre-wedding shoots including sunrise sessions and location walks to create memorable engagement imagery.
Can you help with photography mentoring?
As a qualified photography lecturer with 10 years teaching experience, I offer limited mentoring opportunities for aspiring wedding photographers.
What additional products do you offer?
I provide premium quality wedding albums, framed prints, and 10-minute cinematic highlight films set to music alongside photographic coverage.
Reviews (5)
Rosie Martin
Sep 04, 2021
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We really cannot recommend Mark enough he is so talented and we are absolutely over the moon with our photos. Mark is so gentle and relaxed, the perfect type of person to be such a big part of your wedding day. He was lovely to all our friends and family too and happy to get involved with the day! We got married at the Out Barn and Mark knows the venue and staff so well it really helps not only get some amazing photos but it helps you to keep calm. We felt so relaxed around Mark and I think that really shows in the amazing images he captured of our day! Like most people we were a little worried
Peter Mills
Jun 21, 2021
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Mark photographed our "elopement" wedding in Harrogate this year (2021). I cannot speak highly enough of how professional and fun he was to have there capturing our big day. The pictures are fabulous; better than we ever imagined they would be (he took a good 10lbs off me!). We thoroughly recommend Mark for all of you photography needs.
Lisa Gobell
Aug 08, 2020
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5 STARS ALL THE WAY!!! :)
Mark put my mind completely at ease from the very first meeting, particularly as I knew very little about photography. What I did know was that I wanted gorgeous, natural photos of our wedding that I would cherish forever. This is exactly what Mark delivered. His advice to us was perfect just be yourself, enjoy the day, and Ill take care of the rest. Mark has a very gentle and calming demeanor, with a good sense of humour, so he was a pleasure to have around on the day. We could not be more pleased with the final photos. I smile and drift away into my favorite
Mark put my mind completely at ease from the very first meeting, particularly as I knew very little about photography. What I did know was that I wanted gorgeous, natural photos of our wedding that I would cherish forever. This is exactly what Mark delivered. His advice to us was perfect just be yourself, enjoy the day, and Ill take care of the rest. Mark has a very gentle and calming demeanor, with a good sense of humour, so he was a pleasure to have around on the day. We could not be more pleased with the final photos. I smile and drift away into my favorite
Emma A.
Sep 07, 2019
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Mark was recommended to us by a friend and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others as well. Mark captured some stunning pictures of our wedding day and was so cheerful and professional throughout the whole day. Mark instantly made us feel at ease with his relaxed manner, and it was a joy to have him capture our wedding. Thank you!
Matt Gunther
Aug 01, 2019
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We cannot recommend Mark highly enough. As our wedding photographer, Mark truly captured the atmosphere of our day! Prior to the day, Mark met with us to discuss what we wanted and was very accommodating of all our requests. Throughout the wedding, Mark was professional, friendly, and approachable - a sentiment that was echoed from all of the guests too! We couldnt be happier with the photos he captured - some truly special memories and wish we would do it all again!
