Always enjoyed photography and really got into it in February 2005. I've upgraded my camera from a Canon Ixus 400 to a second hand Fuji Finepix, then a Canon EOS 350D and I'm now the proud owner of a Canon EOS 5D.
I'm learning such a lot about photography from other talented Flickr and Utata members, and having some great fun along the way. It's exciting to be part of such a great community.
My motto as always is "work hard, play harder".
Mark has creativity to burn and is gracious about sharing tips and techniques. Whether he's photographing incredibly detailed macros, Ansel Adams-esque landscapes or composing staged movie stills (if you haven't seen his ode to Steven King's "The Shining" or "Braveheart," check them out under "Utata Goes to the Movies"), Mark has a way of letting his viewer feel a part of the experience he's capturing.
Testimonial written by Michelle Jephcott