LinkedIn Referral via John Hall Design

Here's a nice review from my client John Hall of John Hall Design..

"I have hired Mark many times over the past 15 years at the several different publications that I have art directed. He always comes up with photographs that are fabulous both creatively and technically. In addition, he's a blast to work with, and can loosen up even the stiffest CEO. Mark is also great at thinking on his feet if the weather or the client throws us a curve. I would highly recommend Mark."
Service Category: Photographer
Year first hired: 1995 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Harvard University Professor Portrait

Harvard has a great number of pretty locations inside and out. In this case they were looking for a mix of classic and contemporary visuals- the black and white mixed with a bit of camera tilt to add a more modern feel.

Paul Farmer, Partners in Health, Boston MA

Partners in Health has a tiny office which befits the non-profit status his medical group has. BUT it isn't great for photos, its chock full of great people working to get people the healthcare they deserve. Fortunately I pulled a few strings and found a spot up the street at Mass Art College to shoot him and one of his fellow doctors. This was a cover for Contribute Magazine.

University of Dayton Magazine Photos

The University of Dayton assigned me to shoot a number of alumni involved in the energy conservation business. We spent the day at a facility being retrofitted with new cost-saving devices, among them this boiler. In addition to photographing straightforward looks, I tried some unusual angles, which proved to be what the magazine printed.

Ocean Spray Corporate Headquarters, MA

Ocean Spray has a nice spread south of Boston, on a number of cranberry bogs. Cranberries aren't usually in season when I'm there, but they do have this great truck they've used in their TV advertising.
God Bless the ad agency that gave this to Ocean Spray as a gift!

Environmental Portrait, Boston MA

This simple location portrait was done for an editorial client in downtown Boston recently. Whenever possible I like to use some natural light in my magazine photography.Although we've lit her face to look fabulous, the background is all daylight. I concentrate on getting people to relax during photo shoots and like her sense of ease.

Cambridge Ma Location Portraits

Most businesses require a pretty serious scouting in order to find an appropriate location to shoot. This factory was no different as it was filled with loud, dirty equipment. I like how his jacket compliments the other tones within the photo.

Boston University Admissions Photos

This Boston University student worked at the Marriott Hotel in Boston, MA. I was asked to shoot in her co-op environment for a Boston University admissions piece. A big part of the Marriott business is meetings, therefore we elected to show her within the conference area of the hotel. By adding a tiny bit of blur in some photos, (not all!)I was able to suggest the energy and excitement our subject felt working in such an active business.

Boston Corporate Execs, Informal Poses

In some cases client want to show their employees in a more informal way, as if they are interacting with clients or colleagues. The beauty of this photographic reportage style is the ability to get a variety of looks out of one session. A huge benefit is that your subjects are far more at ease, move around naturally, can talk and engage with others. Some business people actually get real work done when I am shooting. Converting these images to Black and White in post-production gives the photos an even greater authenticity.

Babson College Alumni Magazine

Here's a typical example of an alumni magazine shoot. We're in an old gym and have 10 minutes to shoot these alumni for the cover, before they head downstairs to an awards ceremony. Our designated location is a dumpy curtain, so we scramble for a new environment. I like the glass block wall, but the sun has long since set. With the help of some powerful strobes and a bit of photo knowledge, I'm able to light a nice clean cover for my clients. Within minutes our subjects arrive with the President of the Babson.
We were very fortunate in this case to have a woman in the shot, whose clothes and hair provided much needed color contrast, not to mention natural beauty.As in most cases, the 'pre-planned' location isn't right and thinking on your feet is required. All in all, a very successful shot.