Mark Battista Photography

21/11/2024

What a day this was! Anthony had planned the perfect proposal for Billy in the stunning Langdale Valley. He’d chosen Whorneyside Force, a beautiful waterfall hidden in the hills, and even brought along a vintage slide viewer with memories of their time together. The last slide? Will You Marry Me?

Getting there wasn’t exactly smooth—think flooded rivers, muddy fields, and one very battered jacket—but it was all worth it to capture Billy’s reaction when he said yes. We wrapped up the day with a wander through the valley and a celebratory pint at the

Here are some moments from this unforgettable day—romantic, wild, and full of adventure. Full story over on the blog at www.markbattistaphotography.co.uk

15/11/2024

I’m still catching up with social media, but I couldn’t wait to share Katie and Richard’s wedding – what a day to remember!

After meeting Katie and Richard at her parents' house earlier in the year to go over the plans, I knew this would be something extra special. What’s more, they had me booked from the early morning prep right through to midnight, so I was ready for a full day of storytelling and celebration. :)

Fast forward to the big day and the morning brought its challenges – Katie had been unwell overnight, and the bug had worked its way through the family. You wouldn’t have known it from the way she powered through though, she was absolutely determined to enjoy every moment of her big day and by the time we arrived at the beautiful Casterton Church, her strength and focus were truly inspiring. The church came with its own hurdles though. The vicar asked me to keep to the back of the church, making it tricky to get the shots I’d normally aim for. With a little creativity and a long lens, I was able to capture some beautiful moments that told the story of their ceremony perfectly - it would have been nice to be able to have got a close-up of the ring exchange and Katie’s father giving her way but sadly it wasn’t to be.

Back at Katie’s parents' house, the atmosphere was electric. Katie started to feel a little better as the day went on, and we managed to create some stunning portraits of the two of them as the sun dipped over the gardens. The evening? Absolutely unforgettable! With the dance floor in full swing, Katie, Richard, and their friends and family celebrated in style, dancing the night away in style!

A huge thanks to Katie, Richard, and their families for being so warm and welcoming – it was an absolute joy to be part of your day. A special mention to the lovely Annabel, who made sure everything ran like clockwork. If you’re looking for a wedding coordinator who brings both calm and a whole lot of magic to the day, look her up!

Here’s to all the incredible suppliers who made the day happen:

Wedding Coordinator: Weddings by Annabel
Facilities: Toilets on the Go
Generator Power: Will Power Generators Ltd
Transport: Woofs Sedbergh
Catering: Fell and Dales
Crockery: Lune Valley Crockery Hire
Equipment: Cyril Unsworth Catering Hire
Harpist: AnnaKate Pearson Harpist
Entertainment:
Decor and Flowers: The Flower Bank
Beauty: Hair.Makeup.Ely
Cake: Lily Pad Bakery

It’s days like this that remind me how much I love what I do. :)

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01/11/2024

Well, where do I start! Life has been non-stop lately, but as things begin to slow down a little, I’m excited to share more of the love stories I’ve been capturing! Starting with Max and Katherine’s beautiful summer wedding at Cragwood Country House Hotel

This one is extra special because Max reached out to me years ago, saying he always wanted me to be his wedding photographer. Seeing that dream come true was such an honour. Katherine, who was 8 months pregnant and absolutely glowing, made the day even more memorable.

This was an amazing day made perfect by a fantastic team of suppliers:
Styling Purple Swan Wedding Venue Styling
Hair bowness_bridal_hair
Cake Wren Cake Design
Flowers Brackens of Bowness
Harp AnnaKate Pearson Harpist
Music from Late Last Night

For those who are wondering, I’m delighted to share that baby Emelia arrived safe and sound, weighing a healthy 10 lbs! Congratulations!

13/10/2024

Delighted to hear that I have once again be nominated for the North West Wedding Awards 2025! 🙂 A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the years. It means the world to me!

If I’ve ever photographed your wedding, and you would like to vote, you can vote for me here:
www.countybrides.com/awards

Thanks again.

22/09/2024

Photos from the 2nd Caden Cunningham seminar for Quest members can be found here:

Photo collection by Mark Battista Photography

22/09/2024

Last week, I had the pleasure of catching up with the amazingly talented and down-to-earth Olympic silver medalist, Caden Cunningham. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to capture some great memories for those who attended his seminar at Quest. There were two fantastic sessions, photos from the first one can be found here:

Photo collection by Mark Battista Photography

05/09/2024

Well, this was a bit different!

A little while ago, I had the absolute pleasure of capturing Kasia and James’ wedding, and it was definitely one to remember! Kasia got ready at the beautiful Midland Hotel, and with Armed Forces Day in full swing (including a parachute jump!), the roads were packed and closed off. Despite the chaos, we managed to get her to the Priory in Lancaster just in time to meet James, the love of her life, and say their “I do’s.”

Afterwards, we made our way to the only place that made sense for James, a true Morecambe FC fan - the reception at Morecambe Football Club, of course! Where else! It wasn’t long before the amazing Mark Caudle had everyone up waving their napkins and laughing hysterically and the incredible Rod Williams entertained people with his mind-reading and magic. I spent a little time grabbing some portraits before capturing the obligatory wedding party photo from the pitch - yes, I was privileged to walk on it!

It was such an incredible, hot summer day filled with love, laughter, and some unforgettable moments including losing a camera battery, a guest pulling a moony in the group photos and more! A huge thanks to Morecambe FC for their hospitality! Here’s a sneak peek!

Venue: Morecambe FC
Entertainment: Mark Caudle - The Singing Host
Magic:

26/08/2024

Great to be back at Broadoaks after several years of hiatus! A few things have changed - the swing is nailed down, there’s a railing around the fountain (some idiot probably fell in or decided to go for a swim - I suppose, if you know, you know!) and a few new buildings have popped up here and there. I’m pleased to report that the staff are still as lovely as ever, especially Izzy who was incredibly attentive and helped make the day run as smoothly as ever, all in all, it was nice to be welcomed back for Amanda and Keith’s wedding. These two were an absolute scream! Trying to get a serious photo proved to be err challenging and I don’t think I’ve laughed so much for ages! Congrats to them and a big thanks for inviting me along! Here’s a peek!

Venue: Broadoaks Exclusive Weddings
Amazing suppliers:
Flowers: Brackens of Bowness
Music: Amazing acoustic set by Caroline Eve Kenyon and later on The Flat Cap 3