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Mark Battista Photography

Newlywed couple having their confetti moment at Eden Barn with Cumbria wedding photographer Mark Battista
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How wedding photography works – an honest guide for couples who’ve never booked a photographer before

Knowing what to expect from your wedding photographer will take away wedding day worries. Hiring a professional who knows what they’re doing will set your mind at rest. An experienced wedding photographer will bring a feeling of calm, and their quiet confidence can be a blessing amongst all the excitement Read more

By Claire Gould, 3 weeks ago
styled shoot

Timeless and romantic spring wedding inspiration from Holesfoot Cumbria, with Mark Battista Photography

If English Wedding has a little bias towards the north west and the Lakes, I make no apologies. This part of England’s where I grew up, my home, and just happens to be my personal favourite! Today, a styled wedding inspiration photoshoot with stunning springtime vibes from one of the Read more

By Claire Gould, 4 months ago
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Candid, never posed! An essential guide to relaxed and natural wedding photography by Mark Battista

If you’re still to book your wedding photographer, this is for you! The wedding photos you’ll love most will be relaxed, natural images of you and your guests. You’ll adore the ones where your smiles look natural, where your glances are genuine, and the ones which remind you how fun Read more

By Claire Gould, 5 monthsDecember 2, 2025 ago
autumn weddings

A beautiful Gilpin Hotel Lake District wedding for Lois & Marcus, with Mark Battista Photography

An intimate wedding in the perfect setting today, as I write this blog from a damp and autumnal Lake District. The backdrop for Lois and Marcus’s day was beautiful: soft light on fading bracken and a relaxed ceremony by the shore of a private lake. Images are by Mark Battista Read more

By Claire Gould, 8 monthsSeptember 17, 2025 ago
classic / timeless weddings

A secret wedding, full of heart, for Kian and Tony at Lindeth Howe in the Lakes. With Mark Battista Photography

Unusually, let’s start today’s gorgeous wedding blog with a fun fact: Tony proposed to Kian after gifting her a sky dive for her birthday. He tandem jumped first at 15,000 feet and then Kian followed. As Kian landed Tony was on one knee with a gorgeous ring. He had a Read more

By Claire Gould, 9 monthsJuly 28, 2025 ago

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William & Michelle’s dreamy summer wedding in Cheshire, with Christy

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May 1, 2026
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A glorious sunny wedding, a sublime dress in powder blue and a stunning Cheshire...

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A comprehensive expert guide to help couples choose their best month to get married...

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I’ve written thousands of blog posts: enough to keep a successful UK wedding blog...

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newlyweds laugh as guests throw petal confetti | outdoor wedding in Kent with award winning UK photographers York Place Studios
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Lucy & Matt’s fabulous but weather-drenched wedding in Kent, with

Claire Gould
April 24, 2026
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This fabulous wedding began with downpours – and you’ll see it was torrential as...

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Timelessly elegant, untamed florals for Adam & Nikki’s breathtaking Yorkshire wedding, with Jemma Khan Studios and Christopher Western Photography
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Timelessly elegant, untamed florals for Adam & Nikki’s breathtaking Yorkshire

Claire Gould
April 22, 2026
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Today’s wedding is utterly breathtaking: Nikki & Adam’s day was timelessly elegant, beautifully photographed...

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The loveliest meadow wedding for Chloe & Sam in Kent, with Max Milne Photography
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The loveliest meadow wedding for Chloe & Sam in Kent,

Claire Gould
April 20, 2026
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Honestly, I can’t stop beaming when I look at Chloe and Sam’s wedding photos....

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Elegant die cut modern wedding stationery by White Orchid Print and Design | photographer credit Hayley at Howard South West
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Bold and editorial museum wedding inspiration at The Box, Plymouth

Claire Gould
April 17, 2026
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It’s funny when you think about it: wedding blogs have featured styled photoshoots for...

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We’re sharing the loveliest winter wedding today, with stunning couple Lottie and Will, in...

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