photography services | pricing | options
“Your wedding day isn’t about your photos. Your wedding photos are supposed to be all about your special day! Capturing your memories that are candid, authentic, and emotional; that’s what I do and what speaks to my heart. That’s how I see through my camera” — Mark
tucson wedding & elopement documentary photographer | accepting clients for 2025, & 2026
LIMITED AVAILABILITY! BOOK NOW!
2025
January 2025 (Nearing Fully Booked | Limited Availability) | February 2025 (Partially Booked | Limited Availability) | March 2025 (Fully Booked | No Availability) | April 2025 (Fully Booked | No Availability) | May 2025 (Partially Booked | Limited Availability) | October 2025 (Partially Booked | Limited availability) | November 2025 (Partially Booked | Limited Availability) | December (Partially Booked | Limited Availability)
2026
March 2026 (Partially Booked | Limited Availability | April 2026 (Partially Booked | Limited Availability | October 2026 (Partially Booked | Limited Availability) | November 2025 (Partially Booked. | Limited Availability)
Saguaro Buttes wedding venue | Preferred Photographer | Tucson Arizona
portraits | elopements | weddings
one
portrait sessions | engagements
$300 / hr | €225 / hr
includes:
Complimentary one on one consultations prior to portrait or engagement shoot
1 & 2 hr shooting time (hourly rate applies. Great for engagement sessions & portraits!) *Additional shooting time charged at hourly rate.
*there is a complimentary 1-2 hour photoshoot included with every wedding contract! (within 30 min drive time or 30 miles of Tucson, Arizona) | clients must redeem no less than 1 month before contracted elopement/wedding date.
Unlimited outfit changes
Access to personal gallery of all edited digital, high resolution photos from the event for proofing, printing, and sharing
Photographer fees due prior to portrait session
Please contact me for availability, scheduling, and additional details.
Ask me how you can receive $ for portrait referrals through For Love With Love!
Follow me on Instagram @forlove.withlove
options:
Photo prints on Kodak Endura Professional paper may be purchased in discounted package amounts or al la carte with fast professional print turn-around from order to client doorstep! Also check out my Premium Photo Book page for more details.
NEW! Option to purchase 12.7"x9.5" “portrait” premium hardback custom photo book with archival quality printing of select images from the portrait session, stitched binding, & presentation box
24-68 pages $500/ book | €500/book (best for 1-2 hr photo sessions)
92-112 pages $700 per book | €700 per book (best for 2+ hr photo sessions & engagement photos)
*Book turn-around production time may vary
two
elopements | small weddings
from $1200 | from €800 (hourly rate applies)
includes:
Complimentary one on one consultations prior to the event
1-2 hour engagement photo session (within 30 min drive time or 30 miles of Tucson, Arizona | must be redeemed no less than 1 month + before contracted elopement/wedding date).
Min 4 hours of shooting time (first look, entire wedding ceremony, reception, and formal wedding photos). *Additional shooting time charged at hourly rate.
*Beginning 2025 I will no longer be accepting bookings that exceed 8 hours
Access to personal gallery of all edited digital, high resolution photos from the event for proofing, printing, and sharing
33% Retainer due at signing of contract (within 9 months prior to wedding event date)
50% retainer due at signing of contract (within 6 months prior to event)
100% photography photographer fees due at signing of contract (within 1 month prior to event)
Perfect for elopements and small weddings with 50 guests or less.
Ask me how to get $50 off my hourly rate!
Follow me on Instagram @forlove.withlove
options:
2nd photographer $100/hr (4 hr min. | hours must be paired with primary photographer)
Photo prints on Kodak Endura Professional paper may be purchased in discounted package amounts or al la carte with fast professional print turn-around from order to client doorstep! Also check out my Premium Photo Book page for more details.
NEW! Option to purchase 12.7"x9.5" “portrait oriented” premium hardback custom photo book with archival quality printing of select images from the portrait session, stitched binding, & presentation box
24-68 pages $500/ book | €500/book (available for your 1-2 hr photo sessions)
92-112 pages $700 per book | €700 per book (available for 2+ hr photo sessions & engagement photos)
Option to purchase 12.7"x9.5" premium hardback “landscape oriented” custom photo book with archival quality printing of select images from the wedding, stitched binding, & presentation box
150 pages $1500/book | €1500/book | $1099 for additional book prints. (best for elopements and small 4 hour weddings)
200 pages $1800/book | €1800/book | $1399 for additional book prints. (The most popular book I build for medium to large weddings)
*Book turn-around production time may vary
three
large weddings
from $1800 | from €1200 (hourly rate applies)
includes:
Complimentary one on one consultations prior to the event
1-2 hour engagement photo session (within 30 min drive time or 30 miles of Tucson, Arizona | must be redeemed no less than 1 month + before contracted elopement/wedding date).
6+ hours of shooting time (first look, entire wedding ceremony, reception, and formal wedding photos). *Additional shooting time charged at hourly rate.
*Beginning 2025 I will no longer be accepting bookings that exceed 8 hours
Access to personal gallery of all edited digital, high resolution photos from the event for proofing, printing, and sharing
33% Retainer due at signing of contract (within 9 months prior to wedding event date).
50% retainer due at signing of contract (within 6 months prior to event)
100% photography photographer fees due at signing of contract (within 1 month prior to event)
This is the most popular range of hours selected by my clients. Great for medium to large weddings with 100 guests or more. I highly suggest including my second photographer.
Ask me how to get $50 off my hourly rate!
Follow me on Instagram @forlove.withlove
options:
2nd photographer $100/hr (6 hr min. | hours must be paired with primary photographer)
Photo prints on Kodak Endura Professional paper may be purchased in discounted package amounts or al la carte with fast professional print turn-around from order to client doorstep! Also check out my Premium Photo Book page for more details.
NEW! Option to purchase 12.7"x9.5" “portrait oriented” premium hardback custom photo book with archival quality printing of select images from the portrait session, stitched binding, & presentation box
24-68 pages $500/ book | €500/book (available for your 1-2 hr photo sessions)
92-112 pages $700 per book | €700 per book (available for 2+ hr photo sessions & engagement photos)
Option to purchase 12.7"x9.5" premium hardback “landscape oriented” custom photo book with archival quality printing of select images from the wedding, stitched binding, & presentation box
150 pages $1500/book | €1500/book | $1099 for additional book prints. (best for elopements and small 4 hour weddings)
200 pages $1800/book | €1800/book | $1399 for additional book prints. (The most popular book I build for medium to large weddings)
*Book turn-around production time may vary
four
video services (coming soon!)
options:
1-3 min highlight videos for social media (shot in portrait orientation | 720p)
7-10 min cinematic elopement & wedding videos (shot in landscape orientation | 1080p)
praise
“If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding or engagement shoot, trust me, the search is over! Look no further than Mark!
Mark was an absolute joy to work with through the entirety of our wedding process. He is really easy to work with, provides prompt and clear communication, and is an EXCELLENT artist! His keen understanding of light and eye for the beauty in candid moments truly put him on a different caliber. You and your partner and your wedding parties are guaranteed to feel like the most interesting and photogenic people in the world while working with him!! We had a blast with him on our engagement shoot and wedding day. We always knew that we could trust his eye and expect a high quality capture of all of the memories of the big day.
He paid incredible attention to detail and showed up early to our shoots to scout the location and find the best shots. He took a variety of the “traditional” photos that you would expect from an engagement shoot and at the wedding, but also took additional care in capturing artsier shots that were unexpected and very cool. He’s a wonderful director and the combination of his great ideas with his kind and easygoing attitude immediately puts everyone at ease. By the end of the shoot we were literally running around and jumping and laughing a bunch. Shooting with Mark is just plain fun…”
Lizzy McCahon & Keil Eggers | Wedding | Tucson, Arizona
“Mark is extremely professional and prompt! He makes every session special and we absolutely love our wedding photos!”
Carletta Sanders | Wedding | Tucson, Arizona
“Thank you! There is nothing without your work…you made an amazing video, so deep, so beautiful, full of balance and harmony in every way; music, movements…all is amazing! Thank you so much!”
Arina Voloshina | Video & Portraits | Belgrade, Serbia
“Eeeeee! Omg they look amazing! That was so quick! Thank you so much!!!”
Eva Ramirez | Portraits | Tucson, Arizona
“…we just got done looking at all of our photos. We absolutely love them! We love that you can see how happy we are and how much fun we are and how much fun we were having in every picture…we’re so happy with how these came out and we can’t wait to see how the wedding photos turn out! Thanks so much for capturing these for us!”
Amber Loy | Portraits Tucson, Arizona
“They look BEAUTIFUL!!!!! My heart is singing!!!! Still poring over them [the photos] but just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! I Can’t believe how wonderful they turned out. You are a true master of the craft. WOW!”
Elizabeth Eggers | Wedding | Tucson, Arizona
“Working with mark is a truly reMARKable experience. He makes everything so fun + is a true creative. Time melts when we shoot together because the inspiration is flowing. The photos are beautiful + the end result is always better than I expect it. We had a blast doing a shoot in Tucson; couldn't recommend him enough. A professional + a true master of his craft. Say YES.”
Lyssa Scott | Portraits | Tucson, Arizona
“I absolutely loved working with Mark! He has been very easy to communicate with and was very willing to work with…he did an absolutely amazing job! I am very happy and OBSESSED with these photos…I would definitely recommend and would definitely rehire if I get married in the future!”
Felicity Aldava | Portraits | Tucson, Arizona
“Highly recommend! We had an incredible experience with Mark…when we arrived he had all the areas and ideas creatively outlined. Each segment of the photo session tells a powerful story…imagine looking through your photos seeing the perfect moments captured forever. I have worked with several photographers in my career, but none as creative and professional who can capture my story. When I showed some of the final photos to friends they got tears in their eyes because they saw the story, the love, the journey, and the hope”
Summer Wells | Portraits | Long Beach, California
“We have been poring over these photos this morning and we are absolutely in love. Your work is AMAZING! Thank you for making this shoot so special. Our parents are going to lose their minds! My heart is seriously overflowing!"
Elizabeth McCahon | Portraits | Tucson, Arizona
“Absolutely stunning. He managed to capture the perfect story for our perfect day. Unobtrusively everywhere at once, he has a wonderful sense for being in the right place at the right time and catching those intimate moments you wan to keep. I cannot recomment Mark highly enough”
William Hofmann | Wedding | Litchfield, Maine
“Great time working with Mark. I loved the genuine moments he captured and the experience was fun. He helps direct the right angles if you need it but also adjusts himself to find the right shot. I love my photos!”
Brandi Sander | Portraits | Bandera, Texas
“Mark is a very talented photographer! As someone that doesn’t always feel super photogenic, I also appreciate that he is kind and makes the shot comfortable. He took pictures of me that I actually like which is rare for me!”
Ruth Beedle | Portraits | Pipe Creek, Texas
“The book is truly stunning and captures the essence of our day so perfectly!”
Heather & William Hofmann | Wedding | Litchfield, Maine
“Mark has to be the best in the business. Not only does he use state of the art photo equipment, he possesses the know-how to make his subjects shine to their utmost potential. He captured very special moments between us that will last us a lifetime of memories. We are thankful to Mark for making himself available and will surely engage him in our future anniversaries. God Bless!”
George McQuade | Wedding | Spring Branch, Texas
“Mark does and amazing job and really captured my daughters beauty and personality. We highly recommend for all your photography needs"
Tasha Beckett | Portraits | Pipe Creek, Texas
“It takes great skill to translate 3-dimensional movement into 2 dimensions, and whereas staged studio shots might capture the shape, they risk being stilted and lifeless. On the other hand, documentary shots may ring authentic, but often they lack grace and drama. Your work suffers from neither of these issues.
The book itself is so beautifully edited and composed that it rivals any museum catalog or coffee table book! I am so proud to have a record of my professional career that I can leave out conspicuously for company and can show friends and family”
Eliana Trenam | Ballet Dancer | Portland, Maine
“Mark is an amazing photographer! He is professional & enthusiastic about this work. He has an eye for capturing those special moments/looks between people, that show feelings you can see forever! Highly recommend him for your special day/event!”
Amanda Greco | Wedding | Otisfield, Maine
"Mark is amazing and got some awesome photos! Some reminded me of when I was 18!!!"
Meghan Wakefield | Portraits | Cape Elizabeth, Maine
"I am blown away with emotion by these amazing photos! A beautiful location combined with an exceptional photographer gave me a multitude of photographs I'll cherish forever! Such an attention to detail throughout the shoot...Not sure how I will choose a favorite photo as there are so many I love!"
Karen Baldwin | Sr Portraits | Hollis, Maine
“I am so happy we chose to get the photobook! It’s really incredible and I love the photos!”
Michelle Salas | Wedding | Bandera, Texas
“We are touched by your artistic talent, and cannot wait to share these memories with all the people we love!!! Keep up the good work, and take good care as always!”
Audrey McQuade | Wedding | Spring Branch, Texas
“I can hardly believe that you have captured so many amazing images and we have such a great way to present our upcoming season. Thank you so much for working with us and helping us present ourselves photographically in a way that we haven’t been able to before. I am proud of the work we do and I feel it is now represented in the photos of the company“
Nell Shipman | Executive Artistic Director | Portland Ballet | Portland Maine
“From the beginning to end, from meeting Mark to the photo shoot’s completion, every step has been wonderful. He has an effortless charm that has made it so easy to be comfortable in front of the camera, and so easy to communicate what we were looking for in our final images-and they were far more beautiful than anything we could have imagined. These images, these memories, we’ll cherish the rest of our loves. Mark made that possible. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough, there isn’t anyone we would rather have behind the camera”
Heather Baxter | Engagement | Cape Elizabeth, Maine
“I wanted to reach out and let you know how much we love the photo album you put together for Heather & Will. Photo album really isn’t the right term. I’ve taken to calling it “The Book”. What an incredible gift you have and what an incredible gift you have shared with us! I just spent an hour with my parents pouring over all the pictures and quotes with them. They admired every image and when they’d finished it was as though they had been with us that day. I really can’t thank you enough for taking part in that magical day”
Amy Baxter | Wedding | Litchfield, Maine
“Mark takes amazing Photos and has a passion for what he does. I highly recommend Mark Peterson of Peterson Photographics!”
Tasha Becket | Portraits | Bandera, Texas
“You were the absolute best part of our wedding. The pictures are more than we could’ve imagined. Thank you for capturing these moments for us!”
Cris & Aidan | Wedding | Tucson, Arizona
“I LOVE all of the photos from our wedding! You did an amazing job and I am so grateful! As you know, photography is very important to me. I am so thrilled to have so many truly amazing photos to have in our home and to be able to share with our friends and family”
Christina Millett | Wedding | Ottisfield, Maine
venues | vendors | specialty gifts
venues
Saguaro Buttes Weddings & Events | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.tucsonweddingsite.com *Preferred Photographer
Corona Ranch Tucson | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.coronaranch-tucson.com
Historic Bates Mansion | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.thehistoricbates.com
La Maraposa Resort | Tucson, Arizona | https://lamariposaresort.com
OMNI Tucson National | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/tucson-national/weddings
Tohono Chul Botanic Gardens | Tucson, Arizona | https://tohonochul.org/private-events
Buttes At Reflections | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.buttesatreflections.com
Kingan Gardens | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.kingangardens.com
vendors
D. James Videography | Cinematic Elopement & Wedding Films | Catalina, Arizona | https://www.djamesvideography.com
Bloom Maven | Boutique Florals & Events | Tucson, Arizona | bloommaven.com
Her Little Cakery | Cakes & Pastries | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.HerLittleCakery.com
Picture Me Photo Booth | Tucson, Arizona | https://picturemephotobooth.com
Dedicated Gluten Free Bakery | Tucson, Arizona | jen@dedicatedgf.com
Bloomies Flowers | Tucson, Arizona | https://shopbloomiesflowers.com
Mobile Event Bar | Tucson, Arizona | www.tipsy-mobile-event-bar.com
Tucson Mobile Bartending | Tucson, Arizona | www.tucsonmobilebartending.com
Precision Alterations LLC | Tucson, Arizona | https://precisionalterations.net
Amor Bridal | Bridal Dresses | Tucson, Arizona | www.AmorBridalAZ.com
Beauty By Beth | Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.bethannmaguire.com
Arizona Blossom Cellar | Flower Preservation | Tucson, Arizona | https://arizonablossomcellar.com
Renovated Saxophone | Musician | Tucson, Arizona | https://www.gigsalad.com/renovated_saxophone_tucson
event planning
Zona Event Co. | Event & Wedding Planning | Tucson, Arizona | jdeadmanevents@gmail.com
Count On Me Events | Event Coordinator & Wedding Decorator | Tucson, Arizona | countonmeevent@gmail.com
Party Productions | Special Events & Decorations | Tucson, Arizona | aapartyproductions@gmail.com
specialty gifts
Anna Rosa Moschouti | Antwerp, Belgium | Handmade engagement, wedding, and bridal jewelry for the minimalist | https://annarosamoschouti.com
Dulsineja | Belgrade, Serbia | Hand painted silk scarves, hats & accessories | https://www.instagram.com/dulsineja.atelier
q&a
q: What kind of cameras and gear do you shoot with?
Mark: I shoot with Sony professional high resolution, mirrorless cameras (for you camera junkies I use the Sony a9 and the Sony a7rIII(V2), the highest quality Sony and Sigma professional lenses and specialty studio lighting. I prefer to shoot with high quality, fixed focal length, prime lenses, which provide me more control of my light, depth of field, and sharpness. High quality imagery for me, my clients and my overall brand and is extremely important to me so I choose to shoot and work with the very best tools available to me.
q: If our wedding is canceled will we receive our retainer back?
Mark: No, retainers are non-refundable however, if the wedding date is moved to another day due to unforeseen weather or incident outside of the control I will always offer a credit towards another date good for 365 days from your original contracted wedding day. There is no guarantee I won’t be retained by another client for other dates in the future, however I will always work with all of my clients to capture their special day!
q: Should we need to add additional hours to our contract can this be done prior to or during the wedding?
Mark: Yes, the contract can be amended to add additional hours. Should additional hours be needed the day of the event my hourly rate will apply and a pre-payment for those hours will need to be finalized before further photography services continues. I will always meet with my clients in a one-on-one free consultation prior to the event and will provide my best advise on what to plan for and how to get the best estimation of hours for your special day.
q: Will there be a second photographer?
Mark: I am a solo photographer however I suggest my second photographer for weddings with more than 50 guests/attendees. A second photographer can be added to an any wedding at an additional hourly rate of $50/hr with a minimum of 6 hours. I highly suggest my second photographer with all weddings regardless of the quantity of attending guests.
q: What kind of camera equipment does your second photographer shoot with?
Mark: My second photographer shoots with the same high quality, professional Sony cameras and lenses as I shoot with. All of his RAW negatives become a seamless blend with my RAW negatives once edited. Our candid style of capturing images works so well together and I trust him to work with me at any of my weddings.
q: Do you shoot video as well?
Mark: I do capture some video for creating promotional visuals for social media and will be expanding on this in the near future. As far as entire wedding videos I do not offer that service currently. My current primary business focus is in creating beautiful photo books that document my clients special day. Stay tuned as videography services may be added in the future! I’m currently seeking a videographer to partner with that has a similar vision for my overall brand and quality of work!
q: Do you have an example wedding photo book for me to look at?
Mark: Yes! I have several wedding photo books from actual weddings I’ve captured with different cover and book size options. I always bring them with me to my client consultations vs just showing you digital images online. The physical books allow me to show the overall build of the book including the incredible photo paper and the image print quality. I have many custom elements that can be worked into each book!
q: When will I receive the photos from my engagement session or wedding?
Mark: I edit several photo highlights from your engagement or wedding and deliver them to my clients within the first 24 hours following an event so you may share them with family and friends. The bulk of wedding photos may take around 1 month to deliver depending on the amount of photos captured and how much editing I am involved in. Once all of the finalized photos are completed and uploaded to the client catalog my clients are sent an email invite to the website where they can view the final photos. Clients have 30 days to view, download, and purchase physical prints.
q: When will I receive the wedding photo book?
Mark: Premium “Portrait” Photo books have a fairly fast turn-around (approximately 4-6 weeks to complete and deliver) while my Premium Wedding Photo books take a minimum of 2 months to produce after I have completed my photo edits, and another 1-2 months to print. Keep in mind, each book is unique and customized page by page. Expect a 4-5 month overall timeline from your wedding till delivery of any books. Delivery will depend on the time of the year, size of the book, and other factors, however I will always do my very best to get my books to my clients in a timely manner while maintaining the very best of quality!
q: Can I order physical prints of my wedding photos?
Mark: Yes, photo prints will be available for purchase with a variety of sizes within your own secure client catalog, accessible here on my website. I use a professional print company that specializes in high quality, color accurate, printing processes. This ensures that all of my clients receive the highest quality prints with the same colors, tones, and clarity in the final digital image edits. Prints will be available for purchase once all photo edits are completed. An email invite will be sent to you with a unique catalog password once the catalog of final edits are available. Client catalogs are accessible online for 90 days once sent to my clients.
q: Do I get the RAW negative images?
Mark: No, all RAW negatives are the property of Mark Peterson and For Love With Love. Each of the photographers selected RAW negatives go through an editing process where various adjustments, corrections, and artistic touches are made to create the finalized photo. RAW negatives require special editing programs and the knowledge of editing techniques to create final photographic images with them. I, like many other photographers and artists, maintain all RAW negatives in order to control the overall look, feel, and quality of my finalized photos and to maintain my overall business brand.
q: Do you travel to other cities outside of Tucson? If so is there a travel charge?
Mark: Yes, I do travel to other cities within Arizona, to include Phoenix, however I charge for milage for events and photoshoots over 60 miles from my home office (central Tucson). I charge $3.00/mile, round trip which must be paid prior to any event/photoshoot and may also be charged if additional locations are added outside of the contracted agreement (additional reception locations, secondary photoshoot locations, etc. This will be articulated in the pre-agreement/contract I have with my clients or added to the previously agreed upon contracted total due.
q: What are the rates for capturing weddings outside the state of Arizona?
Mark: I offer discounted rates for travel which will include flights, hotel, and transportation should you book a wedding out of state or in another country. This will be worked into your overall booking contract. Rates may vary depending on the time of year, available flights, travel distance, and lodging.
