Og Mandino

“The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.”

Hi, I’m Mark. I photograph real families, in all their perfectly chaotic glory.

Whether it’s a muddy woodland walk, a giggly studio session, or a newborn curled up in the crook of your arm, I’m all about capturing life as it actually looks and feels. Not posed. Not perfect. Just honest, beautiful moments that mean something.

I’ve spent years learning the craft -lighting, composition, editing - but what I really love is the stuff you can’t plan. A crumpled grin. Wind in your hair. The moment your kid throws a leaf at your head. That’s the good stuff.

I’ve recently stepped into weddings and newborn shoots too - drawn in by the quiet magic of those beginnings. My editing’s inspired by old-school film (think Kodak Portra vibes), and I’m not afraid of a bit of grain or mood. It’s all part of the story.

If you’re after stiff smiles and white backdrops, we might not be a match. But if you want photos that feel like you, I’d love to hear your story.