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I'm an editorial and portrait photographer who really likes to travel, and who sometimes enjoys writing about things and nerding out on gear. Vancouver is home, but I try to get out to explore the world around me as often as I'm able.

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A runner delivers flowers at 5:00 in the morning.

Pak Khlong Talat, The Bangkok Flower Market

April 12, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Photography, Thailand 2013, Travel

Stepping out of the taxi at 4:45 in the morning felt more like arriving shortly after sunset. It was dark, and I hadn’t had my…

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You Can’t Be Great At Everything

You Can’t Be Great At Everything

April 3, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Life, Personal, Photography, Thailand 2013, Travel

Photography is a multi-faceted beast, and as photographers I think we sometimes get down on ourselves for not making great images in all areas. Personally,…

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Beyond The Frame: Rabbit Girl

Beyond The Frame: Rabbit Girl

March 14, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Beyond The Frame, Photography

The girl in the rabbit ears from my Occupy Vancouver series is becoming one of my more recognizable images, and when I first released the series in…

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4 Tips for Travel Photography Back-ups

4 Tips for Travel Photography Back-ups

March 6, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Gear, Photography, Travel

How important is your data? If you’re a digital photographer capturing memories or saleable images while away from home, that data is probably worth more…

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SWORD PLAY - A New Portrait Series

SWORD PLAY – A New Portrait Series

March 4, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Photography

Today I’m happy to be able to release the results of a series of portraits of sword fighters I shot two weeks back. Please click…

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Beyond The Frame: Ushguli Street Portrait

Beyond The Frame: Ushguli Street Portrait

February 27, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Beyond The Frame, Photography, Travel

Visiting the remote Georgian village of Ushguli is something I’ve covered a few times here on the blog already, but I’ve never really written about one of my favourite images from that session.

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Standard Action Season 2 Poster

Standard Action Season 2 Poster

February 6, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Design, Photography

Standard Action is back with a second season, and I was happy to create another poster for them.

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These guys in Kutaisi really wanted me to photograph them as a group even though I had no personal desire to.

How to Photograph Strangers When Travelling

January 31, 2013
by Mark Feenstra
Life, Photography, Travel

Photographing strangers when travelling isn’t easy for a lot of people, but with a bit of practice and some positive thinking, you can get those great personal portraits you’ve always wanted.

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The three main bags in Borjomi as we head to the bus station.

My Pack: Republic of Georgia

August 20, 2012
by Mark Feenstra
Gear, Germany & Georgia 2012, Photography

As is becoming something of a habit, here are the unabashed contents of my bags for three months in Germany and Georgia with a heavy…

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Typical religious corner in an Ushguli home.

Remembering the Dead in Svaneti

June 18, 2012
by Mark Feenstra
Germany & Georgia 2012, Photography, Travel

One of the benefits of being stuck in Ushguli for a few extra days was joining the family in their day of remembering the dead….

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Y38 Customs Form for Photography Gear

Y38 Customs Form for Photography Gear

April 24, 2012
by Mark Feenstra
Gear, Photography, Travel

Having the right forms can save you a lot of headaches if you travel with expensive items like camera gear. Avoid suspicion of having bought items overseas with one simple step before you fly.

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The Aesthetics of Imperfection

The Aesthetics of Imperfection

April 3, 2012
by Mark Feenstra
Photography

I shoot for a variety of reasons, both personally and professionally, and lately I’ve been questioning my attitudes towards tweaking every photo into electronic perfection.

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Standard Action Crew Poster

Standard Action Crew Poster

April 2, 2012
by Mark Feenstra
Design, Photography

When Joanna brought up the idea of creating a poster to honour the crew of Standard Action, I loved the idea immediately. These people are…

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Stuff I Like: Velcro Cable Ties

Stuff I Like: Velcro Cable Ties

March 16, 2012
by Mark Feenstra
Gear, Photography

Cables tend to unwind and tangle at the best of times, so it’s no surprise that these velcro cable tie straps make my life just…

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My primary focus is photography, and if you've landed directly on the blog from google, social links, or another direct path, I'd really appreciate it if you took the time to view some of my recent projects.

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