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life before infinity..

I shoot both digital and film, digital allows me to shoot more, film allows me to feel more..
- mark aka mister bokeh

Taking a good photograph is directly proportional to the amount of photos one takes. With that said, two photographers can be compared without even looking at their photos, all that needs to be done is to weigh their photos. Back in university our professors would weigh our portfolio's and give us a grade based on that.
Photography is not done with the eyes or the hands, more with the nose, you have to smell it, feel it, you have to see like the camera does, therefore the amount of time your eye is looking through the viewfinder the more you will become one with the camera. Many people compose with the eyes, camera at the waist then hold the camera up to their eyes, when one should search for their frame while looking through the viewfinder.
Everything that could possibly be done with photography was already done within the first 6 years from the time it was first invented. Today we just go through a cycle of whats been done, we are trying to find our place in our time with photography.
A photographer is essentially a chemist.

- Professor James A. Novak, Professor of Photography FAU

artist statement..

being immersed in the contemporary environment, where the media permeates our society, i discovered that the camera allowed me to pause my environment and convert my three dimensional surroundings to a two dimensional surface to examine its elements.
the camera is a tool that requires intelligence and delicacy because of its unique interpretative qualities, much like design..

Photos of mister bokeh (81)

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Contacts (607)

ILoveDoodle Heng Swee Lim
seoulist Seoulist
bunnytoothed No real name given
Mannequin- William Hoiles
I Am Luna Christopher Luna
Goran Vuksan Goran Vuksan
Marcos Piani Marcos Piani
Atemschaukel Ji-young Kim
IconIkhan I Khan
SH Inc. scott hemsey
JAhrensy Megan Ahrens
Laser Bread Brock Davis

Groups (50 50)

Hasselblad 172,867 photos, 9,694 members
Flash Light Photography Expeditions 289 photos, 51 members
Toronto Wedding Photography 222 photos, 34 members
Canadian Wedding Photography Business 899 photos, 92 members
SWPB - Succeeding as a Wedding Photography Business 72,453 photos, 6,083 members
Wedding Photography 184,985 photos, 38,059 members
Miami and all things about it 32,173 photos, 2,024 members
Kodak Ektar 100 28,295 photos, 3,028 members
Guy with a TLR 325 photos, 146 members
Enfoque Manual / Manual Focus 6,075 photos, 176 members
Hong Kong Analogue 15,124 photos, 428 members
Hong Kong 香港 180,739 photos, 9,801 members
Yashica TLR Unlimited 34,209 photos, 2,330 members
Twin Lens Reflex 138,619 photos, 10,613 members
Holga 243,302 photos, 18,979 members
Holgagraphy 158,325 photos, 13,035 members
Fuji Fortia SP 1,131 photos, 139 members
Ladies Shooting in Action / 執著的拍照女生 6,838 photos, 2,020 members
Girls with Flowers in Hair / 戴花姑娘 2,241 photos, 1,366 members
Polaroid SX 70 86,050 photos, 7,875 members
Fuji Neopan 37,067 photos, 2,532 members
How To Lose Focus And Bokeh People 4,897 photos, 645 members
Seoul Strobist Club 582 photos, 121 members
Canon EOS 5D Mark II. 326,279 photos, 15,974 members
The Cinematographer 58,182 photos, 4,285 members
My Trip to the Shop 64 photos, 37 members
Provia (400X/RXP/RDPIII/RHPIII) 5,311 photos, 1,036 members
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM 32,826 photos, 3,755 members
Wide-Angle Bokeh 3,153 photos, 506 members
Aut - Aut 62,576 photos, 1,616 members
Self-Portrait With Camera [Reflected Self-Portraits Only] 27,226 photos, 11,395 members
Portrait Obsession 13,352 photos, 696 members
50mm f/1.2 lens 12,603 photos, 899 members
squareFormat 655,945 photos, 25,505 members
Medium Format 512,854 photos, 20,103 members
6x6 magic 238,318 photos, 7,806 members
6x6 -COLOR- *120Film ONLY* NO Toycamera, NO X-Processed 97,808 photos, 4,443 members
Girl with a TLR 1,134 photos, 760 members
WIDEOPEN 1,216 photos, 143 members
Portra 80,789 photos, 5,097 members
FILM CAMERAS ONLY! 764,178 photos, 23,369 members
Slide Film 43,980 photos, 1,800 members
Fuji Velvia 42,145 photos, 4,238 members
한국어flickr - Korean Flickrer Group(한글사용자그룹) 4,161 photos, 693 members
I Shoot Kodak Film 262,066 photos, 10,520 members
I Shoot Fuji (FILM) 230,086 photos, 11,522 members
expired film 145,265 photos, 7,876 members
Superfast lenses, f/1.0 and below 6,870 photos, 672 members
50 mm f 1.0 L 940 photos, 250 members
I Shoot Film 1,766,453 photos, 69,723 members

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Testimonials (10)

NateVenture says:

"What can I say about Mark that hasn't already been said? Not much! I was very inspired by Mark when I was first starting shooting and I still am. He always has the most bokeh. He's a great friend, good travel companion and has almost as many stories as I do. His model work is breathtaking. He's also the most frugal person I've ever met. Two different trips with the DMZ with him has left my psyche full of terrible, traumatic tunnel stories. He's one of the most talented shooters on flickr for sure."

24th April, 2011
ricky nyhoff says:

"The guy's an inspiration. I got to spend the day with him in Hong Kong and it was a real treat. He came bearing gifts, photographic knowledge, and a lot of encouragement. I can't thank him enough for that. I'm excited to see where the future takes him geographically and photographically. Keep an eye on him and don't pass up a chance to meet him.

Thanks again Mark.

-ricky"

12th October, 2009
jykthemuse says:

"Though i was started in photography by someone else, he pushed me to take pictures - A LOT of it - and handed me countless valuable techniques and information. More importantly he got me into film cameras, which has taken my photographic horizon to the next level. Mark forcing me to buy an FE2 was one of the best things that's happened to me in recent years and for that I'm forever grateful. But, more than anything, he's one of the greatest friends of mine who watches out for me and is always honest and genuine with me and that is a gain that can't be replaced by anything. Needless to say he's an exceptional and original photographer who relentlessly paves the way for others to follow, but it's his unique personality and his sense of discipline and positive philosophy on life that build the underlying basis of his undeniable artistic energy."

8th October, 2009
NIĆØ says:

"Mark photos are truly influential and inspiring.

His art directions toward portrait is unbelievably amazing.

I guess we all know how amazing his bokeh shots are.
His eyes for photography is nothing i see as good as him on flickr."

16th April, 2009
Josiah! says:

"Mark taught me the value of shooting with large apertures (thus making me obsessed with buying better lenses) and set a good example of how to shoot Korean girls with soft tones and desaturated hues. I'll probably always look up to his style as an example for my own work. Of course, he's a great friend too."

1st February, 2009
asimplefarmer says:

"He's the man, nuff said"

14th December, 2008
t h e g o o d p a k says:

"mister bokeh should rename himself to "mister wow". This is the first word i say when i'm looking through his photos. He has a special gift and helps me become a better photographer. I'm always looking forward to his new and fresh up-coming series. Its like a waiting for a new Korean drama to come out.~ㅋㅋ"

2nd July, 2008
Cage Alumni Auk Lay says:

"Everytime i see a Mark's brand new picture i'm telling myself that i HAVE to check what this is. and everytime that's the same song. Ok, clic, watching the pix for a good thirty seconds, maybe writing something, for sure adding it to favoris, and getting really surprized.

Good job mate :)"

11th March, 2008
miami fever says:

"he's got the gallery with the most bokeh, for sure."

2nd December, 2007
*p. says:

"A great source of inspiration...pushes a Vdub...will always bring me back to earth when I dream about 5Ds and other crazy toys...this kid is a badboi who can shoot like sniper...always good times especially when hittin TO streets...forget Miami he says...

Always a pleasure

*p"

13th May, 2007