Artist Biography

Mark has been photographing wildlife and nature for over 15 years. He enjoys the challenge of capturing the natural world on camera. He uses the latest Professional Digital cameras, software and printing technologies.

Mark is a member of the Royal Photographic Society. Mark received the ARPS distinction by the Society in September 2009, with a panel called "Orchids of South-east England". Fifteen stunning prints of Orchids.

In July 2006, Mark was recieved LRPS distinction by the RPS with a panel of ten wildlife pictures. In November 2006, Mark was awarded CPAGB by the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain.

Mark is receiving increased recognition through having work accepted in National and International Photography Exhibitions around the world.

Mark's recent exhibitions include;

• RPS 2008 International Print Exhibition,
• Clocktower Galley London (Solo Exhibition),
• Heathland Exhibition at Clock tower Gallery, London,
• Hawth theatre in Crawley, and
• Fairfield Halls in Croydon.

Memberships

• Royal Photographic Society
• RPS Nature Group
• Butterfly Conservation
• British Lichen Society
• Croydon Camera Club

Certificates, Tropies, and Awards

• 2010 - PAGB Ribbon Selectors award for Digital Image ‘Green-veined Orchid (Anacamptis morio)’ in the Surrey Photographic Association Exhibition.
• 2009 - Awarded ARPS Distinction by the Royal Photographic Society.
• 2008 - Highly commended award for Green winged orchid colour print RPS Nature Group exhibition.
• 2007 - Highly commended certificate for colour print, for Hermit Crab by the FSLPS.
• 2006 - Awarded CPAGB by the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain.
• 2006 - Awarded LRPS Distinction by the Royal Photographic Society.
• 2006 - Awared Flora SPA Ribbon, at the Surrey Photographic Association Exhibition.
• 2004 - Certificate, FSLPS for Tailed Jay.

About

• Green-veined Orchid (Anacamptis morio)
• Print accepted in the VIGEX International Photographic Salon 2010.
• Digital Image accepted in the Surrey Photographic Association Exhibition 2010 - PAGB Ribbon Selectors Award.
• Digital Image accepted in the Photo2010 - Vale of Evesham National Exhibition 2010.
• Digital Image accepted in the Royal Photographic Society 2009 International Projected Image Exhibition.
• Print accepted in the Royal Photographic Society Nature Group exhibition 2008 - Highly commended.