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Mark Spead
Mark Spead
My name is Mark, and I am a photographer from Pennsylvania. The name of my business is a play on my last name—a small reflection of the creativity that has always been part of my life.
From an early age, I was drawn to creative work. I enjoyed drawing, painting, filming, and especially photography. When I was around nine years old, my great-grandparents gave my siblings and me a small Kodak point-and-shoot camera. I carried it everywhere. I took photos, recorded videos, and experimented with it constantly, simply because I loved creating something I could look back on later.
Photography became something more during a Boy Scout camp in sixth grade, where I worked toward the Photography merit badge. I brought that same Kodak camera with me and spent the entire week taking hundreds of photos. That experience helped me realize how much I truly enjoyed photography and that it might be something worth pursuing more seriously.
Not long after, I began using a Sony Cybershot that belonged to my grandfather during a family trip to Texas. I used it so often that week that when we returned home, I decided to save for one of my own. After months of small jobs and careful saving, I finally purchased the same camera on Black Friday. I still remember using it the very first day at my brother’s soccer game, running up and down the sidelines taking photo after photo. That excitement is something I still try to bring to every shoot today.
As my interest grew, I began investing in better equipment. My great-uncle gave me one of his older cameras—a Canon 10D—along with a well-used 50mm lens and the opportunity to borrow a few others. Although the camera was already outdated, it gave me my first real experience with a DSLR. I carried it everywhere and regularly shared my photos with him as I continued to learn and improve.
In 2021, after saving for quite some time, I purchased a Canon M50. That camera marked a major step forward for me and allowed me to begin producing more professional-quality work. Since then, I have continued expanding both my equipment and my experience. Today my kit includes cameras such as the Canon 6D and the Canon R7, along with a range of lenses and gear that allow me to photograph in a wide variety of conditions.
Looking back, the journey from that small Kodak camera to where I am today has been incredibly rewarding. I am grateful for the people who encouraged me along the way—especially my great-uncle, who mentored me early on; my parents, who consistently supported my passion; and my grandfather, who first taught me the basics of using a camera and always trusted me with his own.
Their encouragement helped turn a childhood interest into the craft and passion that continues to shape my work today. I am thankful for the opportunities photography has given me, and I look forward to continuing to capture meaningful moments for others.
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