A SEASONED PHOTOGRAPHER WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CAPTURING STORIES THROUGH A LENS.
Specialising in Architecture, Interiors, Landscape, and Urban Design, my aim is to convey the essence of each subject, inviting viewers to experience the spaces and places created by the talented individuals involved in these projects.
Photography, to me, is the seamless merging of art and commerce. It involves creating purposeful work that serves a clear objective, whether it is to generate desire, secure assignments, win prestigious awards, or contribute to the growth of your business.
With meticulous attention to detail and a unique perspective, I strive to present the subject in its best light, evoke emotions and transport the audience into the heart of the scene.
When you choose to work with me, you can expect a professional and amicable approach, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout the entire process. I highly value your vision and will work closely with you to bring it to life through my lens.
If you are seeking a skilled photographer to showcase your latest project or need stunning images to boost your business, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Ngā mihi,
Mark Scowen
Photographer/Husband/Full-Time Dad
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TOP FIVE WITH MARK SCOWEN
Mark recently sat down with ArchitectureNow to chat about his background and his five favourite projects to date.
Architect Michael Cooper’s boathouse in Auckland’s Herne Bay
This is a small project that Michael and I talked about photographing since he first shared the plans with me.. With a shoot that required celestial bodies to align, i.e. the sun and moon to get high tide at sunset and on a sunny Auckland day, it took a few months but it was worth the wait.
Nga Hau Mangere – The Old Mangere Bridge by Bossley Architects
I’m old enough to remember driving over the original Mangere Bridge and my enduring memory of it is that there were always people fishing there. I love that Bossley Architects, working with Aurecon and Isthmus, created space to fish from on the new bridge, creating memories for new generations of Aucklanders.
This shoot was done in two stages as, for media purposes, my clients needed some images prior to the official opening and a second shoot after it was open to the public.
Tiaho Mai – Middlemore Hospital
Arriving at an acute mental health facility can be incredibly distressing for someone experiencing mental illness but arriving here doesn’t feel like arriving at a hospital, or worse, a prison. First impressions count for a lot and my first impression of Tiaho Mai was that this feels like a place where someone can heal.
FUN FACT
ALTHOUGH MARK SPECIALISES IN ARCHITECTURAL, INTERIOR AND URBAN DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY, HIS FIRST COMMISSION WAS SOMETHING ENTIRELY DIFFERENT – PHOTOGRAPHING TONY HAWK ON THE RED BULL VERT RAMP IN HAMILTON BACK IN 2000.
Studio TT’s Point Chevalier House, dubbed the ‘Backyard House’
Photographing an architect’s own home is always fun but also a little scary, as they know the project intimately and can easily compare the delivered images with reality. It feels big on the inside, despite its very small footprint. With that small footprint came some photographic limitations, as there was really just the one exterior elevation you could see, which has a large power pole to one side with powerlines across the front casting shadows onto the house. It’s always interesting to see which images a client selects to use and I love that the shadows made the cut.
The Breamtail House, north of Mangawhai, by LTD Architectural Design Studio
The clifftop house north of Mangawhai is built to withstand the regular gale force winds that come with such an elevated and exposed site. Protected from the prevailing westerlies, the home is far more open to the east, where it opens up completely, looking out across the Pacific and, from certain angles, feels like it extends beyond the cliff edge. I would love to be here during a raging easterly storm, hearing the wind rushing through the trees and listening to the waves crashing into the cliffs below.