Contact Information
http://www.michaelmarksphoto.com/
Doylestown, PA
Please contact artist for purchases, commissions, etc.
Photography
Artist's Biography
I have been making black and white film photographs and prints in the darkroom for over 45 years. I started when I was a kid growing up in Buffalo, NY, with a Kodak Brownie my parents gave me. Things moved into high gear when I got my first Instamatic and then my Argus C3. When I was 15 the next major step occurred – my parents let me set up my first darkroom in our small basement.
I am largely a self-taught “amateur,” having never attempted to make a living from photography. That said, I have taken some classes as electives in college, read a lot, self discovered a lot more, made many great friends near and far, had my work exhibited as career and family time would allow, and attended some interesting workshops along the way with the likes of John Sexton, Henry Gilpin, Steve, Szabo, Michael Smith, Paula Chamlee, and Frank Van Riper.
Several years ago I abandoned a safe existence living in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, for as some like to say “something different,” and moved to Doylestown, Pennsylvania. I recently launched a website and write a weekly blog dedicated to black and white film photography, the magic of the darkroom, and the community that loves it — www.michaelmarksphoto.com. I have also started teaching photography workshops, holding periodic “Photo Chat Get-Togethers,” exhibiting my work again, and teaching a course called “Living a Photographic Life” at Delaware Valley University’s Center for Learning in Retirement.
Selected Exhibitions
Solo
2018
Colorida Art Gallery, Lisbon, Portugal
2018
Bodhi Coffee, Philadelphia, PA
2017
Red Filter Fine Art Photography Gallery, Lambertville, NJ
2016
Hatboro Federal Savings Bank, Warminster, PA
Manu Propria Photographic Studio, Staunton, VA
1984
State of Pennsylvania Legislative Hearing Room, Harrisburg, PA
Group
2018
Photo Review Photography Competition Exhibition of Prize-Winning Images, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2018 Photo Review Photography Competition Exhibition, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Center for Photography, Americana Exhibition, Doylestown, PA
2016
Gatherings Artist Gallery, Doylestown, PA
1985
The Art League Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA
Multiple shows
Other
2016
Host periodic “Photo Chat Get-Togethers” Doylestown, PA
Publications
Michael Marks: A Thoughtful, Unhurried Approach Reveals Peaceful Beauty,
Radius Magazine, Issue 046, December 2018,
Best of Photography Annual, 1985, Photographer’s Forum Magazine – “Award of Excellence”
Professional Experience
2016 – Present
Instructor, Delaware Valley University Center for Learning in Retirement: Living a Photographic Life; and Planning and Creating a Photographic Project
2016 – Present
Workshop Instructor, Michael Marks Photography
Affiliations
Gatherings Artist CoOp, Doylestown, PA
Red Filter Fine Art Gallery, www.redfiltergallery.com
Awards and Honors
2018
Fifth Place, 2018 Photo Review Photography Competition
1988
First Place, Photography Award, US Department of State FARA Art and Photography Show
Best of Show, US Department of State FARA Art and Photography Show
1985
The Art League Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA
multiple awards
Lectures and Talks
2019
“Michael Marks Photographer”, Delaware Valley University, Center for
Learning in Retirement, Doylestown, PA
“Michael Marks Photographer”, Delaware Valley University, Center for Learning in Retirement, Doylestown, PA
2016
“Michael Marks Photographer,” Delaware Valley University, Center for Learning in Retirement, Doylestown, PA
Education
1978
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
MPIA
1976
State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
BA, graduating Cum Laude with Department Honors
Recent Artist Member Mentions on InLiquid
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Michael Marks in Radius Magazine
Recently Michael Marks was offered an opportunity to be interviewed for Radius Magazine. Radius focuses on art, music and life in Bucks County and Hunterdon County, just across the Delaware River in New Jersey. Marks discusses the magic of black and white film photography and printing in the darkroom, as well as his approach to photography and why photography has been such an important part of his life for over fifty years. The story turned out nicely and the magazine chose some of his favorite photographs for inclusion with it.
If you happen to be out and about in Bucks or Hunterdon Counties you should be able to find a copy of Radius, and the best part is that it’s free! You can also find it on the Radius Magazine website at http://www.radiusmag.com Look for Issue #46.
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2018 Photo Review 34th Annual International Photography Exhibition
Juror: Sarah Meister The Photo Review is a highly acclaimed critical journal of photography. The Review is sponsoring its 34th annual photography … See Full Post
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Michael Marks: One Day Black and White Fine Print Boot Camp
I am excited to offer the One Day Black and White Fine Print Boot Camp, a fun but intense day of activity designed to quickly and efficiently provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary make great black and white prints in the darkroom.
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Michael Marks: October Photo Chat Get-Together
Time to get together again to discuss our photographs with the ever-expanding group! Yes, how about joining us and getting … See Full Post
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Michael Marks – One Day Black and White Darkroom and Fine Print Boot Camp
Michael Marks will be offering the One Day Black and White Fine Print Boot Camp Workshop. The Workshop is a fun and intense class that will teach the necessities of how to make black and white prints in the darkroom. For more information, a list of dates, and to sign up, please visit: https://inliquid.org/calendar/michael-marks-one-day-black-and-white-fine-print-boot-camp/2017-11-04/