Passionate about delivering a quality product and experience to our clients. Photographing people is my specialty. Anything from weddings, corporate events, head shots, actors, fashion designers, branding shoots, families and more. Skilled in directing people to look their best and also aware of the need to capture emotional and candid shots during live events such as weddings and corporate functions.
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94 customer reviews
Cass Porteous
General Photography
Mark Cooper Photography absolutely nailed our couples shoot, he made us feel comfortable, natural, and genuinely ourselves in front of the camera while also being open to ideas for different shots we wanted. The photos are stunning, beautifully lit, and captured moments we absolutely love! If you’re in search of a photographer who’s professional, creative, and lovely to work with, Mark is your guy. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Cass! What a cool place for a shoot! Im so glad you’re pleased:)
Caroline Piche
Headshot Photographers
Mark was an absolute pro. Loved working with him. He was very chill but decisive. He understood exactly what I wanted and got me set up nicely. He even helped set me up with some accessories that I had forgotten to bring! Great experience. Great results. 10/10 recommend. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you very much for this Caroline. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope we get to do it again.
Abbigail Brennan
Mark was gracious enough to help us surprise my in-laws for Christmas with a photoshoot on Boxing Day! We have two small children; a 3 year old and a 6 month old and he was very patient and worked amazingly with them to capture the best photos! We did both indoor and outdoor photos and we were so impressed with the overall quality of both sets of pictures! If you are looking for a genuine, punctual, and high quality photographer, Mark Cooper is right for you! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you Abigail! It was a pleasure. Happy new year!
Linda
General Photography
It was an awesome experience working with Mark for our family luncheon event. Mark is very professional, on time and very friendly. Pictures turned out great and delivered the next day. Will definitely use his services again. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you! That was a very special event. I’m happy I was a part of it:)
Sarah
Event & Party Photography
Mark was incredible to work with! He was very professional, kind, personable. He is a very talented photographer and we will definitely be working with him again. I highly recommend his services!
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you!! Loved capturing all the festivities:)
Kelcy
Wedding Photography
Mark was great to work with, he knew where to get the good shots and how to make our whole group comfortable. Amazing experience, and the photos turned out beautiful 😊
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you so very very much for this. It was a pleasure to be a part of your very special day.
Carleigh R
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
Working with Mark was great. He responded to my request for a corporate event photographer within 5 minutes, arrived on time on the day, and delivered the event photos the same day. Happy to work with Mark again!
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Good morning! I’m so glad you’re pleased. Thank you again for having me. It would be a pleasure to work with you again:)
Mathieu Lafleur
General Photography
We had the best experience with Mark Cooper at our October wedding in Val-Des-Monts! He captured our outdoor ceremony beautifully and really got the essence of our love in every shot.
Our forest/fall photoshoot was so much fun—Mark directed everything while snapping photos, and every single one turned out amazing.
Mark is not just a fantastic photographer, he’s also super easygoing and fun. Our guests loved him—he made everyone feel comfortable, even the kids, and people kept telling us how great he was to work with. What really surprised us was all the candid shots he got that we didn’t even notice at the time—they perfectly capture the vibe and fun of the day.
Even though he’s anglophone and we’re all francophone, he went out of his way to make communication easy and effortless, which we really appreciated. If you’re looking for someone talented, professional, and just genuinely great to be around, Mark is the one. We can’t stop looking at our photos—they’re incredible!
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Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Merci beaucoup mon amie! What a beautiful setting for your wedding. It was perfect. Lol, glad you enjoyed my franglish:). Thank you for your trust. It would be a pleasure to cross paths again.
Caio De Morais
General Photography
Mark is fantastic!! He did an engagement shoot for me and my fiancé, and did great! Was there on time, suggested many beautiful locations, has a very fair price, and took incredible photos of us! I’m very pleased by his work, I’d definitely recommend! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thanks gor this! Happy you’re pleased:). Next stop, your wedding!
Josh Watters
Wedding Photography
Mark was awesome. We had a wonderful wedding and Mark captured everything we were hoping for. Great communication from Mark leading up to the wedding as well. We received our photos very quickly and he shared his entire gallery so we could go through everything he captured and pick our favourites. Would recommend Mark to anyone! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Josh! Very happy to have been a part of your day:)
Arkaydius & Luna
Wedding Photography
Wow! All we can say is a big THANK YOU to Mark for capturing our special day. From the beginning he was super accommodating, always in constant communication and working with us to find something within our budget that would still perfectly capture our day.
He even threw in an engagement shoot which helped us get used to what working with a photographer looks like.
And as a queer couple - Mark is an absolute yes. Made us feel comfortable the whole time, which is a lot considering the current state of the world.
We can’t say it enough, thank you Mark.
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Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Holy moly! THANK-YOU!!! What a pleasure it was to capture your wedding:). Hope to cross paths again:)
Audrey Baril
We recently worked with Mark on an industrial racking project in Morrisburg and everything went exceptionally well. He was punctual, efficient, and delivered fantastic results. The photos are stunning! Communication with Mark was simple and precise, allowing us to clearly specify our needs, and we even received the photos the same day as the shoot. Excellent service overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Mark again! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Audrey! Thank you for this:). Hope to do this with you again. Mark
Andre Demers
Event & Party Photography
Complete professional from the start of the day to the end. Mark produced some excellent photos of our corporate event, form the morning coffee, to the presentations and panels, all the way through lunch and tech demonstrations. I will not hesitate to hire again for my next Ottawa event. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Andre! Thanks for taking the time to write this. It was a pleasure to cover your event. I welcome the opportunity to work with you again. All the best!
Hannah James
Wedding Photography
Mark Cooper is the photographer you need for your wedding. His competitive pricing, quick reply times, and talent for capturing emotional and authentic moments are what come to mind when writing a review.
He directed my husband and I through different poses and shots with ease and we could not be happier with our photos.
10/10 would recommend Mark for your wedding photographer.
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Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hannah, Angus (formerly Agnus;)), I’m so pleased you’re happy with your experience with me. You were both wonderful clients. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness:) PS..I do a mean maternity shoot;)
Yassin Boukkouri
General Photography
We hired Mark for our engagement photoshoot in downtown Ottawa and the pictures were amazing. It was a very fun experience, he knew all the best spots, and captured stunning photos we will keep forever. Highly recommend!
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Good evening! Thank you so much for this! It’s appreciated. You two were wonderful.
Dean and Loe
We felt so comfortable and natural the entire time – Mark made it so easy for us! We absolutely love our pictures. The black and white edits are stunning, and the candid shots from the ceremony (even though it was simple) turned out so beautifully. We couldn’t be happier! 😄😄
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi! Thank you 🙏. Give yourselves some credit too. You were both easy breezy to photograph:)
Sean
Event & Party Photography
Highly recommended! Super easy to arrange, pictures turned out great. Would definitely use Mark's services again.
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you very much for this Sean!
Anish
We hired Mark for 3 hours for our a couple shoot and backyard wedding (20ppl). He was very responsive. He helped us with poses and captured really incredible candid and portrait pictures. Also, he delivered the photos within 2 days! I would recommend Mark for any kind of photoshoot. He's great! More...
Pavitra Patel
Wedding Photography
Mark covered Photoshoot for my wedding at Park and Sanctuary, and he did a wonderful job! I’m very happy that I went ahead with him. 100% recommend him, he is very sweet and blended in with the guest and he suggested poses while making us laugh, it was very organic and everything went with a flow. 😊 More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi! Thank you:). It was a besutiful event you created:) I wish you the best in Mauritius!
Terri Saunders
Wedding Photography
We hired Mark for our special day July 6, 2025 at Jabulani's and could not have been more satisfied with his professionalism, guidance and overall work.
Would absolutely recommend him, amazing photographer!!
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Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Wow! Thank you! It would be awesome to connect again:)
Chang Mo
Wedding Photography
We had the pleasure of working with Mark for our wedding on June 14, 2025, at Bromley Road Baptist Church and Marshes Golf Club — and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better photographer.
From the beginning, Mark was incredibly professional and prompt with communication. Every time I reached out, he responded quickly and was always available to answer any questions. On the wedding day, despite some delays in our schedule, Mark handled everything like a true pro. He knew exactly what to do and kept everything running smoothly without us needing to worry about a thing.
This was our first time being photographed professionally, and we were a bit nervous — but Mark made us feel so comfortable and confident. He gave us clear direction, kept the energy positive, and made us feel like models the entire day!
The photos? Stunning. A perfect mix of beautifully edited shots and natural light moments that really captured the joy and emotion of the day. And the best part? He delivered them so fast — we were already looking at our wedding photos the very next day!
Mark didn’t just take photos — he captured memories. We’re so thankful to have had him be part of our day, and we would recommend him 1000% to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and kind photographer.
Thank you, Mark, for making our special day unforgettable!
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Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
My goodness this is kind of you to write:). It was a pleasure to be a part of your day. I hope we cross paths down the road!
Jeremie
General Photography
Amazing session! Understood the task perfectly!
Very kind and professional! I Really recommend the company, I had Tim for my session and he did it Per-fect-ly! Great price too! Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Wow! So pleased we met your expectations:)
Ronny & Janita
General Photography
We really loved working with Mark for our ceremony at City Hall. The pictures turned out amazing and the quality is great! He captured our special occasion in such a meaningful manner. Overall we are really satisfied and would definitely recommend Mark! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you for this and having me capture your day:)
Jeannette Alvarez
Event & Party Photography
The photos that Mark took in our anniversary are amazing, he captured the moments and the energy that day.!
Thank you Mark for your excelent job.
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you so much for having me capture your beautiful celebration!
Sofia Moreno
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
Mark was absolutely amazing to work with! From the start, he was professional, organized, and made the whole process seamless. We hired him for a corporate event, and the photos turned out fantastic, exactly what we were hoping for. He was easy to communicate with, super efficient on-site, and delivered great results. Highly recommend! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thanks very much for this. It was a blast and I’d welcome an opportunity to work with you again:)
Victor R
Mark was a pleasure to work with, everything from the planning to the event itself. The photos of our wedding were amazing, he captured the beauty of the event and everyone there. I definitely recommend!
Lyane and Alex MacPherson
Wedding Photography
Mark did a fantastic job of capturing our special day and fit right in with the crowd, matched our vibe. Thank you so much for your amazing work! Would definitely recommend to everyone! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Good morning. Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to be a part of it:). All the best to you both.
Dan
Event & Party Photography
Mark photographed my swearing in ceremony as an MP. He captured the moment perfectly, the interaction with family and friends who were there as guests. The photos have a lot of personality. We love them. Easy to work with, professional. Highly recommend. More...
Jess S
General Photography
We are so happy with the pics of our celebration! Mark was able to capture all the important moments and memories, plus so much more. His talent is undeniable and his energy helped keep us calm so we could bring the fun! Thank you so much, Mark! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Jess! Thank so much for this. It’s very kind of you. It was a pleasure to be a small part of it:)
Amanda Quinney
Mark was not only great to work with but did not stop all afternoon and evening. Everyone commented how he captured all the moments and more.
We highly recommend Mark for your wedding or any occasion you need a professional photographer
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Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Amanda! Thank you so very much. Hit me up when you want the Jag shoot:)
Nirali
Wedding Photography
Mark did wonderful job capturing the best moments of our wedding. He was full of energy, our guest loved his ideas and how he made taking pictures fun for everyone.
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi:). It was a pleasure to be a part if it. Event, pics and review in 24 hours. Has to be a record:)
Antonio DeJesus
Wedding Photography
Great communication throughout the process. Extremely professional and experienced. Knew the best vantage points and areas and poses. Would absolutely hire again.
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you so much for this:) It was a pleasure photographing your special day. I wish you all the best.
Ragi and Kat
Wedding Photography
From our initial meeting to actual wedding day and braving the subzero temperature to capture those special shots, Mark you made it all a worthwhile experience. Your professionalism and dedication to your craft made it easy to trust that you will make our special day truly memorable. Shout out to your team who were very accommodating and were so easy to work with. We will definitely have you back to capture more special moments in our lives. Thanks again for everything. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. Tim and I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your very special day. It would be a pleasure to cross paths again.
Janic
Sports Photography
We had such a great photo shoot! Mark was very professional and a pleasure to work with. The parents and the players love the team pictures. Would definitely recommend his services. Thanks again Mark! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you Janic. It was a pleasure!
Francis et alexandra
Wedding Photography
It was amazing! Mark did a fantastic job it was better than we could imagine!
Top tier customer service as well.
Thank you Mark !
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Francis. It was a genuine pleasure to have played a part in the making of your special day. I wish you both the very best.
Paquette yadjia
General Photography
Verry kind and available person
Jake
Engagement Photography
Mark was fantastic to work with! From the quick replies, planning out the surprise engagement and quick turnaround with the photos would 100% recommend to any friends and family! The pictures turned out incredible and couldn’t have asked for much more! Will definitely be contacting him again for our wedding pictures in the future! Thanks again Mark for the outstanding work! More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hey Jake! Glad it all turned out according to plan. Looking forward to hearing from you:)
Andrew Edwards
General Photography
Mark did a branded photoshoot for our team and made the day so easygoing. Even our most camera shy people were at ease and had great pictures. He was professional. The pictures are fabulous. Would highly recommend. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Andrew. Thank you very much. It was a team effort so you should all take some credit as well. Merry Christmas. See you in the new year:)
Wildpine Retirement Residence
We choose Marc for Individual shots for the love one of our clients and could not have find better outcomes!
Frances de Beaumont
Exceptional service; genuine interactions. Quality and creativity that exceeded my imagination. Will work with him again and again! Amazing 🤩
Thank you Marc!
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Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you, Frances What a pleasure it was to photograph your residents. I’m looking forward to working with you again. Best of luck in your new venture.
Evgenia
General Photography
It was a pleasure working with Mark and Tim on our wedding day. Mark and Tim are a great team of professionals, very detail oriented, polite, and efficient. They followed our instructions and captured all the moments dearest to us. They offered their creative solutions and ideas as well as followed and embellished ours. We are happy with the results. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Good evening. Thank you very much for this. Tim and I are so happy you’re pleased:)
Theirren
General Photography
Mark is AMAZING! I had a modelling portfolio shoot with him as well as some fun editorial photos. He creates real art - it was truly spectacular and a wonderful experience. He fosters a very comfortable environment and his creativity is mind blowing. If you’re looking for a photographer for ANY kind of shoot - Mark is your guy. More...
Lauren
Engagement Photography
We had so much fun during our engagement shoot with Mark! He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and we're so pleased with the photos he sent. I will be recommending him to my friends and family. More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Good morning Lauren! Thank you for taking the time to write this:). It was a pleasure to meet you both. Ti auguro una bella giornata!
Samantha
Wedding Photography
It was a wonderful experience to have Mark as our photographer on our wedding day. He is very laid back and knows how to handle a big crowd. The pictures came in quickly and looked better than I could've imagined. He exceeded our expectations. Thank you again Mark 😃 - The Dowlings More...
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Samantha! Thank you so very much.
Layla Veary
Wedding Photography
Very good communication, friendly, and professional. Photos speak for themselves
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi Layla! Thank you so much!
Marieve Lavigne
Wedding Photography
Mark was wonderful. I would recommend him to anyone. He made the photos fun and had some good ideas as well as nice locations.
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Hi:). Thank you so much for this. Photographing the two of you was a blast.
Amy Diaczyk
General Photography
Very punctual and attentive to what we wanted. Very friendly. Beautiful photos.
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you so much Amy! It was a pleasure to have you both as our clients.
Johnson Sentamu
Engagement Photography
Mark is very professional and was very pleasant to work with him. We really enjoyed our session and look forward to working with him again.
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you! Working together in Mexico could be fun;)
Erica Smyk
Wedding Photography
We had such a great time with Mark. He knew the site really well. He posed us and was fantastic with the children. Highly recommend. Amazing phots and great eye
Reply from Mark Cooper Photography
Thank you!
Frederick Callahan
Engagement Photography
Experienced and knowledgeable, could not be happier with the proposal/engagement photos. I would definitely recommend Mark.
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
A great deal goes into the creation of an excellent photograph. When photographing people the first consideration is understanding the client’s needs and how the images will be used.
The first thing is the setting in which the photos will be taken. The goal is to choose a location appropriate for the mood being created. Once selected other factors come into play. Styling, lighting and lens selection are all critical. Then, attention to detail and clear direction.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
The purpose of the shoot and how the images will be used. Are there specific client considerations to take into account?
What do you love most about your job?
Most of my work is event based. Weddings, corporate events, reuinions etc. This requires me to be creative and produce stunning images in a wide variety of locations and under conditions over which I have little control. I call this “creativity on demand.” I love it!
What inspired you to start your own business?
Pretty simple. Since a very young age I became passionate about expressing my creativity through my camera. Though my subjects were varied it wasn’t long before I focussed my attention and creativity to photographing people and events.
Fashion and studio photography fascinated me. This is where I developed most of my lighting skills and my approach for directing clients for many years I shot for fashion designers and magazines.
Over time I began to fuse my fashion sense of photography with my growing wedding photography business. The two were a natural fit.
After many years of hard, work and dedication, I am proud to be recognized as a respected leader in photography.
Why should our clients choose you?
You’d be hiring a skilled professional dedicated to giving you both a high quality engaging experience as well as beautiful images.
Weddings
Having covered over 2,000 weddings I can assure you of a high quality experience and beautiful images. Whether it's well directed family and bridal party shots or candid emotional moments throughout the day.
I've covered many different cultures and mixed culture weddings.
Corporate Events
If your company is hosting an event, consider my services. I've photographed everything from small workshop sessions to massive corporate galas and annual general meetings.
Head Shots
Whether you're a real estate agent, corporate executive, book author, artist or professional, you know the value of a solid head shot. I'll work with you to style the shoot according to your needs and give you the option of in studio or on location.
Families
A quality photograph is a wonderful way to capture a moment in time. I offer in studio or (my favorite) on location shoots. I can also suggest candid photography during a family event.
I offer mini sessions throughout the year as well.