Biography

Mark Feenstra is a professional photographer with a special affinity for any form of photography involving people and their cultures. Based in Vancouver, BC, the last few years have seen an intensive switch from an office job with a major Canadian outdoor gear retailer to a career in photography; a hobby and art form that has remained a constant passion since early childhood.

Combining a love of travel and exploration with his portrait photography skills, 2012 marks the beginning of a new focus on socio-cultural documentary photography. Long fascinated with the customs and day to day practices of the varied cultures to be found on this planet, Mark is currently planning and executing a series of personal projects that will take him to both remote corners of the globe, and interesting corners of his own province and country. By merging the techniques of studio and location lighting with traditional documentary photography, he hopes to highlight his subjects in a manner that celebrates their existence and contribution to our greater social diversity.

Between travels to foreign lands, Mark shoots a variety of work in the Vancouver area. Skilled in studio and location photography, and digital editing with applications like Adobe Photoshop, his recent Vancouver client list ranges from a local fashion designer requiring clothing shot on-model and in studio, to indie webseries needing stylized poster images, to a charity looking for images for their promotional campaigns. If you would like to learn more about Mark’s photographic services, or wish to contact him to discuss a booking, please visit the Rates & Services page.