Moments are happening live, my job is to preserve them in a meaningful way
I am deeply motivated by a desire to preserve a visual legacy—to capture a momentary flicker of emotion and commit it to eternity.
I strive to capture moments that are genuine, timeless and transcendent. I want the photos I take to mean something real to the people I work with.
My belief
Weddings are real events, not photoshoots. Just as no two couples are alike, it follows that their wedding celebrations will also be unique—each with their own distinct characters, background and storyline. My job is to find that story and help to tell it in an honest way.
My best work is found in the in-between—the moments that can’t be planned or orchestrated. These images are often unposed and slightly imperfect, giving them a quality that feels authentic and genuinely human. The best wedding photographers are first and foremost good listeners—taking time to hear what is important to their clients and using that information to inform the approach they take to documenting the celebration. I believe wedding photography falls at the intersection of art and service.
My approach
I approach every wedding as though I am an invited guest who happens to be very good with a camera. I strive to be more than just an outside observer making images from the fringes. Instead, I (discretely and naturally) immerse myself in the center of the action, ensuring that the resulting images feel true to the moment, helping my clients preserve the emotions and memories of their wedding days in a way that feels very true to the way things actually unfolded.
I choose to photograph weddings with a combination of digital and film cameras, all with the end game in mind of creating beautiful and timeless images that will age tastefully for generations to come.
More important than the equipment I use is the interpersonal approach that I take—allowing my clients to be put at ease and to be their true selves in front of my cameras. I like to say I’m like a fly on the wall who gives his opinion every once in a while. I offer direction and advice to help put you and your guests at ease, but I do not over-choreograph moments for the sake of a photo op.
The Process
A step-by-step guide of what to expect if you choose to work with our team
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Step One: Inquire
Reach out and tell me about the event you’re planning. We’ll then set up a video or phone call to chat more, giving you all the information you need to determine if Mark Spooner Photography is a good fit for your photography goals. This call is also where I will ensure I have all the critical information to draft a photography proposal tailored to your specific needs and vision.
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Step 2: Let's Book!
Once you’ve chosen your package, I’ll send over a proposal with a full breakdown of all the services I'll be providing for you, along with our contract and payment process. A reservation fee and a signed contract makes it official.
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Step 3: Planning Tools & Resources
Our team remains available to you throughout the entirety of your planning process. We have a number of tools and resources that we will provide to help you plan a relaxed day-of photography schedule that caters to your specific prorities.
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Step 4: Wedding Day is Here
After months (or years!) of planning, your wedding day has finally arrived. Our team will be there making beautiful images and caring for you and your guests all day long. Save me a dance—it’s my party trick ;)
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Step 5: Post Production & Delivery
After your wedding, I will begin the editing process. I work hard to get clients a small collection of wedding day highlights shortly after the celebration, and you can expect all of your photos to be delivered within 8 weeks of the wedding day. All of my galleries include an opt-in print storefront thats available for you and your guests to enjoy. I love when clients choose to print their photos, and our team will be there to help with any print orders you may be interested in making.
