50 years ago Mark picked up a camera to photograph a young woman. he fell in love with both.

Several decades later, now a physician, Mark found inspiration once again. Trading a pathologist’s view in a microscope for a Nikon F100 viewfinder proved irresistible. In 2001 a windsurfing shot made off the coast of Venezuela was published in the US and Europe. In 2004 Nikon began using Mark’s images in their advertising and later that year featured his work in Nikon World magazine. Recognition and international awards attracted clients such as Hewlett-Packard, Lowepro and DxO , leading to placements in commercial installations, calendars, textbooks, medical journals, stock agencies, and private collections. Author Tony Luna (How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career) found Mark so inspiring he was included in the book. His experience teaching medicine made the transition to digital photo educator and spokesperson new directions. Mark was a mentor instructor for the Nikon sponsored Mentor Series Treks for over 10 years. He resides in Atlanta where his home studio makes private instruction a unique experience.