Your Story, Documented Naturally
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Mark Davidson is a Boston wedding photographer specializing in candid, sophisticated imagery. His documentary approach captures timeless moments with authenticity
Wedding Photographer in Boston, MA
Mark Davidson captures sophisticated, authentic moments with a documentary approach. Specializing in wedding photography and videography in Boston and New England.
Effortless & Natural Wedding Photography in Boston
Inspired by spontaneous moments, heartfelt laughter, and the vibrant energy of a packed dance floor, I take a documentary approach to wedding photography. I’ll capture your day as it naturally unfolds so you can focus on savoring every moment with the people you love most.
Tailored Services Your Celebration
Wedding Day Photography
Timeless, artful images that reflect every heartfelt moment of your day.Highlight Films
Cinematic storytelling that beautifully captures the essence of your celebration.Full-Length Films
A complete, thoughtfully crafted retelling of your wedding day.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by couples across Boston and New England, Mark Davidson has captured timeless memories and been featured in leading wedding publications.
"We actually selected our wedding date based on Mark's availability - we just couldn't imagine anyone but Mark being there to document the day! We were so honored that Mark was able to join us for our wedding weekend in Pennsylvania."
- Meg B"Mark is exceptional. We cherish his photos. They go beyond the pose and capture real, memorable feelings and moments. His ease and sense of humor was a delight on my wedding day. And when we received our photos (quickly), we were astounded! 'He caught THAT?' We can't recommend Mark enough."
- Client Name"Mark captured my wedding in a way that I could’ve never imagined."
- Melissa P"Mark was a calming presence on a crazy wedding day. He captured everything exactly how I wanted."
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A Bit About Me
Hey there! My style is grounded in photojournalism, which focuses on capturing natural, candid moments as they unfold. I started documenting weddings in 2004 while studying commercial photography in Santa Barbara, and since then, I've honed my skills to tell an authentic wedding story. From getting ready photos to the last dance and all the little moments in between, I am dedicated to telling the story of your day unscripted and timelessly.
Boston Documentary Wedding Photography
My documentary wedding photography style is all about storytelling. I focus on capturing candid, unscripted moments that reflect the true emotions of your wedding day. Rather than directing or staging shots, I work in the background to document your story as it naturally unfolds.
What Defines My Style:
Authenticity: Real moments, genuine expressions, and heartfelt connections
Discretion: A quiet presence to ensure you enjoy your day without interruptions
Timelessness: Images that will look as meaningful decades from now as they do today
This approach allows you to enjoy your wedding day and have a collection of authentic images from your Boston wedding. Discover more about my focus on photographing genuine moments.
Boston Wedding Videography
In addition to photography, I now offer Boston Wedding Videography services to provide a comprehensive way to relive your day. My videography approach mirrors my photography style—authentic, unobtrusive, and timeless.
Whether it's the heartfelt vows exchanged during your ceremony, the laughter during the toasts, or the energy of your dance floor, I capture these moments as they happen naturally. My goal is to create a cinematic film that tells your story.
What to Expect:
Full-day coverage of wedding videography
Highlight reels for easy sharing with friends and family
4k quality and professional editing
Explore more about my Boston Wedding Videography Services, or contact me today to discuss your wedding plans.
Boston Engagement Sessions
Besides being a wedding photographer in the Boston area, I also have photographed several engagement sessions for newly engaged couples at various Boston engagement photo locations and several engagement session locations on the North Shore. Couples who decide to hire me as their Boston engagement photographer can reflect on the images I create and relive that period of their relationship. There are several ways to use your Boston engagement photos. My clients often use their engagement photos on their wedding website, saving the dates and guest books at their Boston weddings.
Wedding Albums
One of my favorite services that I offer is taking the Boston wedding photos I have photographed for my clients and creating wedding albums for the couple and their parents. After all the wedding photos are edited, you can create a wedding album in your private gallery. Most albums will have 80 images, including family photos. These Boston wedding photos are laid out over a 32-page album, giving each picture even room to stand out on its own. You and your partner can change the layout, making the wedding album unique to them. You can choose from several different cover options, for example, leather or linen. Once you have completed your albums, you can order a duplex parent album, making an excellent thank-you gift.
Second Photographers
Most larger weddings will require two Boston wedding photographers due to the size of the day's wedding and logistics, making a second photographer the most popular add-on to my services. There are several reasons why couples want to have two Boston wedding photographers at their wedding. The photographers I bring to your wedding are professional Boston wedding photographers. Since I only select the best wedding photographers in Boston to be a second photographer, their wedding image quality are the same as mine. The photographer that I chose to be second photograph also specializes in documentary wedding photography. When you are going through your wedding photos, you will not tell which photographer took what photo because the quality is seamless throughout your entire gallery of your Boston wedding photos.
Boston Micro Wedding Photography
Recently, many couples have chosen to have a smaller wedding. These weddings comprise a smaller guest count, typically around 15-50 people. I'm grateful that I've been able to help so many couples preserve moments from these Boston micro weddings through my photographs. The photos are some of the most meaningful I have taken throughout my career. This is primarily due to many parts of the wedding industry being forced to stay out of the celebrations. Several things that people think are a bigger deal and stress out over have been stripped away. I have seen couples surrounded by what I have believed are the essential elements of the wedding day: loved ones, fantastic food, meaningful conversation, and a wedding ceremony. Those essential elements allow for candid and honest photos for the families to remember the day.
Boston Elopement Photography
Elopement photography in the Boston area is a service I have offered for years and is growing in popularity. Elopements in Boston make for extra unique photos. The reason is that everyone there is meaningful to the couple and genuinely engaging with each other. These expressions come across in the images. I have found that couples need no more than 2 hours of photography coverage. Clients can expect to receive about 200 photos from their elopement. Small weddings need a wedding planner too. I recommend reaching out to a Boston wedding planner, and hiring them for hourly for some help.
Boston Wedding Photo Archiving Services
Preserving your wedding memories is as important as capturing them. I offer comprehensive Boston Wedding Photo Archiving Services to ensure your photos are secure and accessible for years. Using advanced storage technologies, I back up your wedding photos across multiple platforms:
Cloud Storage: Your photos are securely stored on Pic-Time.com and Box.com for easy access and sharing.
Local Backup: Photos are saved on a Synology NAS system utilizing RAID 6 technology, providing robust redundancy and reliability.
As a Boston documentary wedding photographer, I take every step to protect your wedding photos.
Boston Wedding Photography Reviews
You can read many reviews from past clients at three of the most popular wedding sites, The Knot & Wedding Wire and Google Review.
“Mark was exactly what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. He was very professional and we are very happy with our photographs. I was amazed at how quickly he was able to edit the wedding photos” Amanda C