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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: May 2025

Mark Chivers Photography is a wedding photography business located in Ealing, West London. Owner and lead photographer Mark has been working with couples on their special day for over 15 years. His friendly and outgoing personality combines with his relaxed and unobtrusive approach to encourage his clients to relax and have fun in front of the camera. Mark is passionate about capturing candid and romantic moments between couples, weaving their tale of romance into a wedding masterpiece.

Services Offered

Mark Chivers Photography is fully invested in your special day and believes that every precious moment should be documented. A range of expertly crafted wedding packages are offered and include services such as engagement shoots and additional hours. His most popular bundle includes the services of two photographers, a secure online gallery for friends and family to view, a beautiful presentation case and a USB key to store images. Mark is ready to jump in to direct group shots and facilitate portraits, but otherwise, he loves to work discreetly, documenting the day in the most natural way possible.

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 Two photographers for 10 hours 500 images minimum in both colour and black & white USB Presentation box with prints An online gallery for 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 the key moments

What kind of equipment do you use?

Canon 5D IV 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 £150 per for single photographer £185 Per hour for 2 photographers

What are the forms of payment?

BAC Cheque Cash

How do you work?

A documentary-style wedding photography. A combination of reportage mixed with creative, informal portraiture. My friendly, unobtrusive style helps even the most camera-shy couple to relax

Served in

Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey 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!
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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Hannah Sent on 09/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mark Chivers Photography - our wedding

We hired Mark for our wedding at Pelham House 29th December 2023. He and his assistant Nikolett were amazing. We had several meetings with Mark prior to the day where he really took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand the style/types of shots we wanted on the day. He was great at listening, and suggesting ideas. On the day, they were the dream team. I was very keen to ensure I had as much time with the guests and enjoying the day as possible and they worked quickly and efficiently to ensure this happened. The end result of the pictures are outstanding, they captured beautiful moments and made us look a million dollars. We have had some many comments from our guests about the photos and how classic and elegant they are. We cannot recommend Marks services enough and you will not be disappointed by his expert approach and talent.
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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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Niki Sent on 18/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in Surrey

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. Mark is incredibly friendly, and we found it easy to communicate and discuss our vision with him. His passion for photography is evident, and his professionalism shone through both before and on our wedding day. Mark worked efficiently, and we were thrilled to receive our photos within a month. The quality of the photos is exceptional, allowing us to relive the happiest day of our lives every time we look at them. We wholeheartedly recommend Mark Chivers to anyone seeking a talented and reliable photographer.
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Anjali Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

I just wanted to say thank you to Mark, I couldn’t be happier with the service he provided and am so glad we picked him as our wedding photographer. Mark was professional from the beginning, he was upfront and clear about costs and packages, and always responded very quickly. On the lead up, he was organised and made sure we were on the same page about what we wanted from the photographs on the day.

On the day of the wedding everything ran really smoothly and he was friendly and approachable when bringing family and friends together. I couldn’t be happier with the photos and to have these wonderful memories captured so beautifully - thank you!
Chris
Chris Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Very much recommended

Mark was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! He was so approachable and took the time to remember the names of our family and friends, which helped everyone feel comfortable. Our wedding day, starting at Orleans House Gallery and moving on to The Petersham Hotel, was captured perfectly. Mark photographed everything beautifully – from candid moments to posed shots – and even made impromptu moments, like playing with a bubble machine, feel effortless. He brought such a friendly and calming presence to the day, making our guests feel at ease and adding to the overall joy. We couldn’t be happier with his work and highly recommend him
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Alexandra Sent on 03/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

Mark was recommended to us by friends that had used him as their wedding photographer and we weren't disappointed.
Mark was super professional, calm and managed to organise our guests without fuss to get so many fabulous photographs. They really tell the story of the day and I couldn't recommend him highly enough.
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Nicholas Sent on 12/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Marc was fantastic

We are so happy we went ahead with Marc!
He has a fantastic nature about him and was very calming on the day. He was very professional but fun at the same time and incredibly patient. My only regret was not taking on all his advice, especially with the group photos. Marc, you have the patience of a saint and we are so happy we decided to go ahead with you!
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Chloe Sent on 27/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photos and really friendly and patient on the day!

Mark was great, he was so helpful in the planning stages when we weren’t too sure what we wanted. In the day he was really patient with us (me and my husband are both a bit awkward with photos!), and captured some truly beautiful unguarded moments that really captured how the day felt. He was so friendly and completely put us at ease.
He also got us our photos in really good time afterwards and had a sneak peak at some of the shots which were ready soon, so we could share them with family.
Would highly recommend!
Camilla
Camilla Sent on 06/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs Hitchcock

Friendly, enthusiastic. Not in the way but still manages to get everyone together. Lovely shots both traditional and quirky! Our photos for our wedding are beautiful. Definitely recommend.
Costin
Costin Sent on 23/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A great photographer for our wedding at Kew

Mark was incredibly easy to work with and very professional. He knew just how to make the most of the scenery and location and to capture those special couple shots or candid moments. He went the extra mile for us, never relenting in his enthusiasm and energy despite the very hot weather. We'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for great shots of their big day!
Rosanna
Rosanna Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Professional Photos

We are very grateful to Mark for all he did before, during and after our wedding as our photographer.

Mark's questions in our first video call really got my husband and I thinking about what to expect and what needed planning. We had another call nearer the time, which helped put us at ease (we aren't big photo people). He also reassured me that it would be lovely to include our dog in some photos and I'm sp glad we did!

On the day he was brilliant with us and our friends and family. Lots of people commented on how great he was and impressed by his instructions. He was very flexible and took photos with our family members who wanted photos but who weren't on our original list.

His communication communication after our wedding was brilliant and we are so happy with our photos. They are stunning. He tweaked things, we asked him to and did so really quickly.

Mark went over and beyond. There are lots of decisions to be made when planning a wedding and I questioned many of our decisions along the way but we never regretted choosing Mark as our photographer!
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Lauren Sent on 30/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely experience

Had a lovely experience with Mark, from initial talks he took time to remember names of our families and put them at ease on the day.
Captured so many lovely moments candid and posed, we had a few shots we wanted to stage and he guided us through it all.
He was swift, organised and professional throughout.
Would definitely recommend.
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Badges

Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2022 Winner
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