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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: March 2026

Say Hello to Mark Chivers Photography – Your Wedding Day Storyteller in West London

Hi there! I’m Mark, the guy behind the camera at Mark Chivers Photography. Based in the lovely area of Ealing, West London, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of photographing weddings for over 15 years now. I genuinely love what I do — helping couples feel comfortable, relaxed, and totally themselves in front of the camera. My style is natural, relaxed, and fun, with a big focus on capturing those real, heartfelt moments that make your day so special.

What I Offer

Your wedding day is full of moments you’ll want to hold onto forever — and I’m here to help you do just that. I offer a range of wedding photography packages designed to suit your day, whether you’re planning something small and intimate for a few hours or a big celebration and you need me there from start to finish.

I’m always happy to step in for group shots or portraits, but for most of the day, I like to blend into the background and capture all the natural, unscripted moments — the laughter, the tears, the sneaky kisses — everything that makes your wedding uniquely yours.

So if you’re looking for a friendly, experienced photographer who’ll feel more like a guest than a vendor, I’d love to hear from you!

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Photography
Pre wedding
Post wedding
Albums
Mini albums
Digital album
High resolution photos

What does the wedding package include?

Full day weddings include Pre wedding meetings Photographers for 10 hours 500+ images minimum in both colour and black & white An online gallery for minimum of 12 months

How far in advance should I contact you?

6-18 months in advance depending on the wedding date. Popular wedding dates during the summer book up fast, while autumn, spring and winter dates are easier to find

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, uK and Europe

What is the charge for travelling?

All travel costs are included on the day providing the venue is within the M25. For venues outside the M25, travel is charged at £0.50 per mile from my base in Ealing, West London

What style of photos do you take?

Traditional
Photo journalism

What kind of technology do you use?

Digital

Do you use a specific technique or innovative approach?

My friendly, unobtrusive style helps even the most camera-shy couple to relax. This means you can get on with enjoying your special day while I document all the key moments

What kind of equipment do you use?

Canon R5 Canon L series lens Leica

Do you offer any tool to display the photos online?

Yes, private Online Gallery

What's the delivery time for a photographic report?

1 month

Do you send all the photos taken?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Team of Professionals

In case of unforeseen circumstances, do you have a replacement photographer?

Yes

Do you have the rights to publish the wedding photos?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

My hour charges apply to all overtime scenarios £170 per for single photographer £200 Per hour for 2 photographers

What are the forms of payment?

Online card payments ( there is an additional fee of 2.5% with this type of payment) BAC Cheque Cash

How do you work?

Mainly a relaxed documentary-style wedding photography with a combination creative, formal & informal portraiture

Served in

North West London, South West London and West London

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Reviews for Mark Chivers Photography

Niamh
Niamh Sent on 27/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous photos from an incredible photographer!

The whole process with Mark was 10/10 from start to finish. If you're wanting a photographer who is charismatic, friendly, and willing to try some fun ideas, Mark is your guy! He made the entire party feel at ease, which I thought super important especially when you're not used to having a camera around, and at points we even forgot he was there (meant in the most positive way possible as this made for more natural shots)!
We received our full gallery of photos a lot sooner than we initially expected, and we are completely spoilt for choice with which ones to get printed for our home! Looking back through was such a joyous experience, brought back fantastic memories from the day and even a few tears - Mark truly captured our day so beautifully and we couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Mark!
Pamela
Pamela Sent on 02/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day Bliss!

We had a perfect wedding day and this was helped and then evidenced by Mark's photography! The photographs were beautiful and really captured the essence of the day from arrival at the registry office, the ceremony and then afterwards at the reception party. They are such a wonderful record of our very special day. We also received them very quickly and they were easy to access - our guests loved them!
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Matt Sent on 24/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience from start to finish

Mark is a fantastic photographer providing so many photos for us to look through after the day itself. He held meetings with us beforehand to plan what we wanted from the day and suggested lots of ideas himself, many of which we hadn't considered and were great.

He managed to capture the essence of the day perfectly and very fast turnaround on getting the photos back to us, would highly recommend and great value.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photos

Mark was fantastic from the start. His prices are fair but competitive and he took time to get to know us and the style we were looking for. As someone who hates being in front of the camera as I feel very awkward, Mark was great at getting the balance of taking amazing natural shots and some more formal ones which with his direction weren’t awkward at all! He captured our day and guests perfectly. Would highly recommend
Rosanna
Rosanna Sent on 23/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Mark !

I reached out to Mark in August 2024 in the leadup to my wedding in the following year of June 2025. Firstly, Mark was very responsive in getting back to me after reaching out to him through Hitched. Mark and I initially had a professional meeting just under a year before the wedding, where we sat down to discuss what it was that I was looking for on the day, including the style of photography. As well as this, being new to the process, Mark asked me some great questions around finer practical details on the day itself and advised timings for the photos, based on his past experiences with weddings photography. Mark was very knowledgeable and so I felt I could trust his judgment on how long to time events for on the day for the photos.
Over the months running up to the to the wedding we fine tuned all the details for the day to ensure the day went smoothly and everything I had wanted photo - wise was included to capture the moments we wanted.
Mark was a real pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was professional, courteous, down to earth and friendly. He was always punctual for our meetings and arrived early as planned on the day of the weddings itself.
Mark did a great job with getting our guests ready for the photos. He injected photos with fun and laughter to bring them alive and add character to them, especially with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. He was also patient when it came to larger group photos with took more time. Mark was also flexible with being able to stay longer on the day as the timing of our speeches changed slightly. I was very grateful for Mark being able to do so.
Several months after the wedding, I reached out to Mark again as I wanted a photo album to curate something special that was physically to hand, to capture our favourite memories of the day, for us to look back at and share with our family and friends.
Again, Mark’s attention to detail came into fruition over the couple of months, when we carefully planned the finer details I wanted within the album, including the type of finish of the pages, the layout of the photos and the finishes of the book itself. Mark has high standards and is passionate about his work as he wanted to deliver something special for my husband and I.
We received our album earlier this month. When we sat down to enjoy looking through it, it brought real joy and smiles to our faces taking us back to the amazing day itself, where we had so much fun! We were able to capture amazing memories that we now have for a lifetime.
Thank you, Mark, for all of your time, patience, professionalism, attention to detail and fantastic photography. You have been great to work with.
I would recommend Mark for your special day; he is a fantastic photographer!
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Alice Sent on 06/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mark is your man!

If you are still looking, look no further!
Mark is absolutely fantastic! He captured our day perfectly and exactly how I wanted him to.
He made sure every guest was captured in some shape or form. Every part of the day was captured perfectly. There were no bad photos at all!

It was also a joy having Mark as part of our day. He moved around at times going unnoticed capturing our special moments, but also guests recognised how lovely he was and spoke so highly of him as a photographer with his professional but friendly manner.
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Jamie Sent on 21/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Calm and professional

Mark photographed our wedding in December 2025. He was always responsive and helpful in the lead up, arranging calls when needed without overwhelming us.

On the day he helped keep the atmosphere calm and relaxed. He helped us getting ready and then prepared fantastic photos. We spent 4 hours with him and now have a wonderful gallery of our day.

Would recommend Mark to anyone
Leigh
Leigh Sent on 16/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, Captured our day beautifully!

Mark was extremely professional from the very beginning. We had great confidence that he would do a great job of capturing our special day and he did indeed! He is extremely organised and thorough but also relaxed and friendly. The perfect mix. We have stunning photos and everyone commented on what a nice chap he was. We couldn't recommend Mark enough x
Lisa
Lisa Sent on 24/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect photographer on our perfect day.

Mark was incredible with us. Had loads of good ideas and suggestions ahead of the day, identified perfect spots around the venue for some amazing pictures, and on the day was incredibly professional with a great attitude. His price was very in line with other wedding photographers we looked at, and he was definitely worth it - the photos we have we will cherish forever,
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Irina Sent on 25/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend

I will open with a unoriginal statement - the wedding planning is stressful, with all the planning tools in the world, it just is. Having said, from my initial chat with Mark I could feel my stress subsiding, he's very professional and empathetic and the communication was great.
His initial documents pack gave me an understanding of available packages, then we had a couple of chats and he guided me on my options and provided advice on timelines, I wish dealing with my other suppliers was as easy as dealing with him! Everything was straightforward, and there was also some room for flexibility, so at least before the wedding I was confident this is def sorted.

On the day Mark made us feel at ease, despite my husband and I not being keen on posing much, and yet now we have beautiful photos, where we both look relaxed and happy.

After the wedding the communication remained great, I got some images for a little preview and then the rest pretty soon after, which I understand can vary, but I was v happy with my delivery. It was great seeing the photos and reliving the day, seeing our guests having fun and noticing some unexpected moments captured for us by Mark.
I would 1000000% recommend, and you should all book him asap, so at least there'll be one less thing to stress about!
C
Carl Sent on 09/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Photographer!!!

We honestly can’t recommend Mark enough! He captured the most amazing photos of our big day — each one full of emotion, joy, and the little moments we’ll treasure forever.

Mark has that perfect balance of being professional yet relaxed, which made us and our guests feel completely at ease. He blended in so naturally with the wedding party that it felt like he was one of the guests — but somehow managed to be everywhere at once, capturing the most beautiful candid shots.

So many of our friends and family commented afterwards on how lovely he was, with several saying they wished they’d had him for their own wedding!!
Bernie
Bernie Sent on 27/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photographer

We hired Mark for our wedding in June 2025. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Mark. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond — taking the time to have several calls with us before the wedding to really understand our vision and what we were hoping to capture. Mark supported us throughout the process and made us feel really at ease. We didn't want a photographer who was going to stage the majority of the photos, and Mark's natural style fitted us perfectly.

On the day itself, Mark was absolutely incredible. He struck the perfect balance between beautifully composed, posed shots and the kind of candid, natural moments that we’ll treasure forever. His ability to make everyone feel comfortable — and genuinely enjoy being photographed — was incredibly. He brought a calm, fun energy that made the whole experience feel effortless.

We absolutely love the photos… they honestly took my breath away. We feel so lucky to have had Mark as part of our wedding — I truly couldn’t have chosen a better photographer.

Would recommend him in a heartbeat.
Mark
Mark Sent on 15/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Aidan & Mark

Mark was brilliant and getting some fantastic and memorable shots of us. He was also great at getting all the family organised for some perfect group shots. We are SO pleased and recommend him without reservation.
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Zara Sent on 22/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding December 24

Mark photographed our wedding in December 24.
He is a fabulous photographer. Professional and personable. He helped us both feel more relaxed (neither my husband nor myself enjoy being photographed), and has produced some great informal and formal shots of our special day. We loved his work and would recommend him to others.
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Alex Sent on 19/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of dreams

Mark is the most fabulous photographer, calm, flexible, highly organised and hard working and a pleasure to be around. He managed to capture our wedding perfectly so we were able to relive our special day, we couldn't recommend him more highly.
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Hitched Wedding Awards 2026 Winner
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