Sarasota wedding photographer Mark Davidson photographing a coastal wedding ceremony by the sea
Wedding photographer Mark Davidson shooting a seaside wedding ceremony with a long lens

Mark Davidson
20 Years of Documenting Weddings

Hi, Mark here.

I'm a documentary wedding photographer, and I've been doing this for 20 years. That's a fancy way of saying I show up, I catch the real moments as they happen, and I let your day be your day.

I spent nearly two decades photographing weddings across Boston and New England before I moved to Sarasota. Same approach, new coastline.

Wedding photographer Mark Davidson behind the camera

My Approach

No stiff poses. No coached laughs. No forced wedding-party lineups. For most of the day I won't direct you at all, because the best moments aren't the ones I set up. They're the ones I catch: your partner losing their place mid-vows, your mom reaching for your dad's hand during the ring exchange, your flower girl spinning in circles through cocktail hour.

I love a good story, and I really love a packed dance floor. Two decades in, I've learned the best way to capture both is to get out of the way.

Where I Shoot

I'm based in Sarasota and photograph weddings across the Gulf Coast and beyond, and I regularly travel back to Boston and New England, where I built my career over nearly two decades. My work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings and Brides, and the Wedding Photojournalist Association has named me a Top 100 Wedding Photographer.

Featured In

Martha Stewart Weddings  ·  Brides  ·  WPJA Top 100 Wedding Photographer

Kind Words

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should we book?

Most couples book 12 to 18 months out, especially for popular spring and fall weekends along the Gulf Coast and in New England. If your date is sooner, reach out anyway. I often have last-minute availability.

Do you offer video too?

Yes. I specialize in hybrid photo and video coverage. Alongside your photos, I capture short highlight films that bring back the movement and sound of the day, without needing a separate video team.

How long until we see our photos?

You'll see a handful of previews within a week, and your full gallery is delivered within two weeks of your wedding.

What's your editing style?

Natural, warm, true-to-life tones that feel timeless, not trendy.

Do you photograph weddings outside Sarasota?

Absolutely. I'm based in Sarasota but cover the entire Gulf Coast and travel for weddings well beyond Florida, including back to Boston and New England, where I shot for nearly two decades.

Mark Davidson working behind the scenes at a wedding