Who is Mark Gardner?

I’m a husband of 13 years, a dad, a friend, a colleague, etc. I’m sure the more people you ask, the more adjectives you’ll find to describe me. I love fishing, poker, baseball, classic cars, motorcycles, and good times with friends and family. I am also a documentary wedding and portrait photographer serving the entire Mid-Atlantic region as well as popular destinations in the US, Caribbean, Mexico, and the world.

My passion for photography began during my Army days as a creative outlet, and also to remember the places I’ve been but might never see again. Somewhere along the way a talent for capturing people and emotions quickly emerged. My life experiences have evolved into an ability to skillfully capture moments and memories in a distinctive style. I strive to create beautiful images that are not only unique and different, but more importantly, real.

With a documentary approach, I’ll capture the emotions and moments of the wedding day as they unfold anticipating what’s about to happen, but your wedding day is more than actively capturing moments; it’s also about the creation of amazing portraits. I'm using the influence of art history tell stories with images. I’ll scout each location for elements that will not only make great scenes, but will allow me to create unique images that characterize individual couples and details their wedding day.  Posing clients quickly, in such a manner that they look great, feel great, and have a blast doing it.

I certainly hope you enjoy your visit. If you surfed from a link posted on another blog, you might want to take an hour or so to check out my NEW website featuring HUGE full screen images from recent weddings and portrait sessions. Please subscribe to our RSS feed, as the latest greatest stuff will make its debut right here first.

Select dates are still available for the Fall/Winter of 2008, 2009 weddings are booking a very rapid pace. Don’t hesitate to contact me about your wedding photography or portraits. You can always drop by the studio to view my work firsthand.

I’m an active member of Professional Photographers of America as well as the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers, and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.

“Are your images as important to you, as they are to me?”

Monthly Archives: April 2008

Dont forget the announcements!

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Wedding “Save the Date” Cards

Graduation “Open House” Announcements

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Robyn and Erwin’s Wedding Photography: Destination, Rehobeth Beach Delaware

What a day! Robyn and Erwin were married at St. Edmunds church, and celebrated with family and friends at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware.

Hair and Make-up: Salon Fur
Church: St. Edmunds church
Reception: Atlantic Sands Hotel
Photography Assistant: Issy Schmid

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Class of 2008: Matthew’s senior portraits


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Zach


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Danielle and Steve’s engagement session at Tower Beach Delaware

Later this month I have the honor of photographing the wedding of Danielle and Steve in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. These guys drove all the way from Queens, NY to do their engagement session on the beach at sunrise! Wow!
See Danielle and Steve’s complete session here

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