Mark Battista Photography

16/12/2024

Sam and Katie’s wedding was absolutely incredible! I joined them for the most amazing day at Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa, where Katie wore what has to be the most stunning dress I’ve seen to date. The day was packed with everything you could hope for—tears, laughter, dancing, amazing food, singing waiters, fantastic drinks, and the best weather (seriously, it was bright!).

Later on, we strolled down to the jetty, and to top it all off, a local invited us out on their boat for a quick sunset ride. So, with cameraman Dominic Lamb, the happy couple, and the boat owners, we all squeezed in for what turned into the most epic sunset excursion ever.

To finish the night, Sam and Katie wowed everyone with the most incredible choreographed dance before I found myself fending off kids armed with lightsabers!

This was the most amazing couple ever, and I wish them all the very best for their future together. Huge congratulations to Sam and Katie, and thank you for letting me be part of such an unforgettable day! A huge thank you to Nicolle and the entire team at – I can’t wait to be back soon!

And a massive shoutout to these amazing suppliers who made it all possible:
Dress: Ava Rose Hamilton
Suits: Kevin Moss
Hair: Hairbymorganuk
Makeup:
DJ and sax player
Singing Waiter jordansmart.official
Videographer: BrainBlink Productions - Wedding & Corporate Videography
Florist: Evergreens Florist
Cake:

15/12/2024

Looking back to this amazing engagement shoot towards the end of the summer. Shivanni and Jibran were visiting from Trinidad and wanted some photos of the two of them together before they ventured back to the Caribbean for their wedding. What an incredible shoot with an amazing couple! As if I needed a reminder of how much I love my job! :)

08/12/2024

I’m finally catching up on this beautiful wedding from earlier in the summer, and let me tell you - it was one of my absolute favourites!

Chloe and Jonathan knew their wedding date would be popular (they booked in early 2022), and boy, were they right! I could have filled that date a dozen times over, but I’m so glad I didn’t. Their wedding day was a total blast.

From Jonathan decorating tractors for the front of the hall (such a cool touch) to their gorgeous dog crashing the signing table 😂, there was no shortage of laughter and love. From the laughter to the dancing, the epic party to the split trousers (yes, you read that right), it was one heck of a wedding! The whole day was a whirlwind of love, fun, and lots of great memories. I can’t wait to share more on the blog soon. Stay tuned!



Venue: The Greenhill Hotel
DJ: Craig Howarth Wedding DJ & Host
Cake:
Dog chaperone: .carlisle
Decor: None Stop Party Hire

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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07845 983767

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