About
Marten Holmes of Duchy Photography has built a good reputation over the years for quality of service, friendliness, flexibility, reliability and value for money. Specialising in wedding and event photography, he describes himself as a social photographer who puts his clients needs at the forefront. Although based in Truro, Cornwall he is increasingly sought after for weddings further afield.
Weddings
Marten works with his wife Helen to capture those unique moments that make up your special day. Marten takes photographs in his own style blending contemporary, reportage and traditional to tell a story, your story.
Events
Duchy Photography has covered numerous events from sporting occasions to special celebrations, from cars to horses, from formal to informal and everything in between.
For dinners, proms and school leavers balls we bring a portable studio and a high quality dye sublimation printer and print the photos in situ, thus saving on costs and administration.
For a more informal, fun and interactive element at your wedding, corporate or charity event, book the Photo Booth Experience. Your guests get to dress up, pose for the camera and take the photograph home.
Portraits
Marten’s interest in people and easy manner means he is able to work in a relaxed, natural way to capture great photos of you and your loved ones. Having worked in schools and kids clubs for many years he is able to bring out the very best in children and young people.
The photo shoot can be at a favourite location or with a portable studio at your own home.
Commercial
Marten’s broad interest in photography; the study of form, shape and texture means that he spans a number of photographic genres, resulting in an increasing number of organisations choosing Duchy Photography to photograph their products, spaces and celebrations.

