Information | Mark Wakefield

A Fake Wedding

by admin | Sep 21, 2026 | Information, Photography, Wedding Photography

I did say that I wouldn’t ever do weddings. Then I did one. Then another. Both for friends as I felt I couldn’t refuse. Both times I remembered why I didn’t want to shoot weddings. It’s stressful, fast-paced, no time to re-group and check the shots. Just keep shooting, and hope it’s all going to be okay. Looking for the moments, the accidental happenings, the looks, the love. And getting all the shots on whatever list you’ve been given.

So – no more more weddings for me. Until yesterday, when I shot another one. The difference this time? it was faked. The couple were already married and already had a full set of wedding photos. But they kindly volunteered to get dressed up again to help us out with a ‘mock wedding’ to help promote Antony Woodland Garden in Cornwall as a new wedding venue. Chris and Charlie were amazing. We scoped out some locations and drove them around in the Head Gardener’s buggy. I enjoyed it, as it wasn’t as stressful as a real wedding and I think the photos came out okay. What do you think?

Aerial Photography

by admin | Dec 7, 2018 | Information

This week Mark has received his PfCO (Permission to Fly Commercial Operations) from the Civil Aviation Authority. It’s only issued after attending ground school and then passing an exam and flight test. It’s in the name of Stretch Marketing (Mark & Sara’s partnership) and Mark is the Pilot in charge. So if you are interested in any aerial photography or videography please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Working with new models

by admin | Sep 21, 2015 | Information

It’s always a pleasure working with new models. Part of the pleasure is getting to know them a bit so that it’s possible to try and bring out some of their character in the images. Recently I got to work with Savannah in Birmingham. At just sixteen she is new to the business but she has all of the right attributes for success as a model.

Photographing Models

by admin | Mar 13, 2015 | Information

Shooting models can be great fun for both model and photographer. Maybe you’ve got an idea for a shoot and need a willing photographer. Maybe you are new to modelling and would like to start your portfolio. Either way maybe we can help each other. I’m happy to try out new modelling shots and experiment with lighting etc. Just let me know what your preference is.

Ideally no money would change hands. You would give me your time for free and I would give you my time for free plus some edited images on a cd. You can bring someone with you if you like. Maybe they can assist by holding reflectors etc. If you are interested in working with me please get in contact through the contact page. We’re based between Worcester and Pershore not far from Junction 7 of the M5.

Mark

Photographing Very Young People

by admin | Nov 4, 2014 | Information

Photographing kids is fun. They just want to enjoy themselves. They aren’t worried about how they look on camera. We just set up the background and threw them all together and started snapping away ..