Mark is a landscape and portrait photographer based in Southeastern Massachusetts, drawn to the quiet beauty of the New England coastline and the familiar streets of his hometown, historic Taunton. His work is rooted in nostalgia — not as an effect, but as a way of seeing. He photographs places with the same care someone might use to preserve a memory, letting light, color, and … [Read more...]
Where Film, Vintage Lenses, and Old Memories Meet
I wanted to start this update with a frame from Palace Playland, photographed on medium‑format Ektacolor Pro 800. It’s one of those images that feels both modern and decades old at the same time — detailed enough to pass for digital, but unmistakably film in spirit. It’s been a while since I’ve written a proper update, and lately my photography has been shaped as much by the tools in my hands as … [Read more...]
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse: A Foggy Sunrise I’ll Never Forget
In photography, you can plan everything down to the minute — the gear, the location, the angle, the weather — and still the best shots come from pure luck. You don’t need decades of experience or a professional kit. Sometimes you just need to show up and let the universe surprise you. This shot was planned, but not for the reason you might think. I had mapped out the Summer Solstice sunrise at … [Read more...]
My online presence, or lack thereof.
To those who may be wondering as to my whereabouts due to my absence from social media, I have been essentially shut down on Facebook, as well as being locked out of Instagram. Facebook I can probably fix, but it's looking like Instagram may be permanent. That is, as long as I can't find a way to get in touch with someone from Instagram. Unless you have been locked out, you would have no way of … [Read more...]
Remembering the Bailey Estate: Photography and the Power of Preserving History
History and photography have always gone hand in hand. Whatever is photographed lives on in some way, suspended in time. A photograph becomes a small portal to the past — sometimes a century ago, sometimes just yesterday. For me, a single image can feel like time travel. It brings me back to the exact moment it was taken. I can remember the air, the smells, even what I was feeling. And it goes … [Read more...]
The DJI Mavic Mini Drone
Have you ever thought that you might like to try flying a drone? Have you ever thought about trying your hand at aerial photography? Several months ago I purchased a DJI Mavic Mini and it has changed everything for me. It's changed the way I view photography, the way I approach angles while shooting, it's pretty much changed everything for me with a very fresh and new perspective. This tiny … [Read more...]
What’s in My Camera Bag: Sony RX10 III, Nikon P1000, Sony A7S, and More
People often ask what’s in my camera bag, and the answer usually surprises them. I don’t shoot with the latest Sony A7R IV or A7 III. I don’t fly a Mavic Pro 2 or an Autel Evo 2 Pro. And for astro work, I’m not using the newest Sony A7S III. But here’s the thing: I never feel like I’m cutting corners. I feel like I have exactly the right tool for the right moment — … [Read more...]
Why it’s important in 2019 to have good SMK (Social Media Karma)
What is SMK — Social Media Karma? It’s the idea that the energy we put into social media comes back to us. The things we do or don’t do, the things we say or don’t say, all create a kind of karma that affects our engagement, our connections, and the way people respond to us online. I try to practice SMK every single day on Facebook and Instagram. It starts with something simple: … [Read more...]
Simple Photography Tips That Make a Big Difference
1. Get Close — Really Close I love photographing subjects up close about half the time. Why? Because getting close adds detail. The photo that accompanies this post wasn’t zoomed in at all, and that’s exactly why I like it. You see more of the sunset, more of the color variations, more of the atmosphere. If I zoomed in on a single yellow patch in the distance, that’s all you’d see — just yellow. … [Read more...]