Testimonials about Mark's Photography
"I had arranged the meeting with photographer Mark Johnson for noon at the Hawaiian-style plate lunch truck that sits across from Rocky Rights. Arriving a little early and to kill some time, I stepped up to the window, ordered a smoothie, sat down, and for fun, tried to predict what he would be like. I conjured up a tall, semi-burly, bearded rogue-maybe a guy with a couple of tattoos and/or visible scars-definitely a character with some sort of hardened attitude...click here to continue reading....Rob Gilley, The Surfer's Journal
"Freelance professional photography is not for the faint of heart. It takes talent, technical expertise, commitment to excellence in both the creative and business aspects of the field, and an unwavering belief in one's own capabilities. And above you all, the successful freelance photographer must be passionate about what they are doing...click here to continue reading...Peter Skinner, Writer/Photographer & Author
"I’ve known Mark for a long time, and one of the great things about him is his easy going manner. We have traveled on many sojourns in Mexico and Indo. He has a laidback way about him, but boy, does he get the goods. When you see his photos you are always amazed at the angles and viewpoints he captures. His is a one of a kind talent; his work is beautiful and unique. Buy his prints, you will not regret it"! Mike Doyle, surf legend and artist
"Mark's superb photographs speak for themselves. From my own personal viewpoint, I feel so lucky to have found his photos 20 years ago when I first published my Bali surfing guidebook 'Indo Surf & Lingo'. His colorful action shots really lifted the entire production to another level, and added a sizzling professional quality to my otherwise fairly simple guidebook back then. Without a doubt, his photos helped increase sales and certainly sparked excitement in my readers' minds. If a picture's worth a thousand words, then one of Mark's is worth a million." Peter Neely, author & publisher of Indo Surf & Lingo.
"As the owner of the Solosports camp at Punta San Carlos in Baja California, I’ve had the opportunity to mingle with a lot of the world’s top photographers over the years, and Mark is right up there on this prestigious list. I’ve seen what he shot on his trip to San Carlos and his photographs captured the speed, dexterity, and excitement of kitesurfing, windsurfing, and surfing, as well as epic shots of the harsh desert landscape and wildlife. If you are looking for stunning photography for your home or office, or a commercial project, he is your man"! Kevin Trejo, Solosports (solosports.net).
"Thanks Mark, for the gorgeous photograph of your Na Pali coast wave. Your ability to capture the action, lighting and beauty is truly an amazing talent. We have enjoyed having this amazing photo in our home for the past several months and look forward to checking out some more of your work online. I really like the Wavescapes and Sports Portfolio. " To anyone thinking of buying some of Mark's work let me just say – 'Go for it'! Mark is just amazingly talented and dedicated to the craft of photography. A 'local boy made good', he has made many trips to our island from Down Under to take pictures and always impresses with his desire to capture the energy, beauty, and essence of sports and nature, especially the ocean". Mitch Haynie, ProBox Hawaii LLC.
"I remember his slide shows on Kauai had us all stoked and hooting, with the best surfers on the island "being nice" to Mark in hopes of getting their pictures up on that screen. All these years later, he's still painfully dedicated (as in dragging me out of bed to hunt for great sunrise shots) with a fresh perspective, and the stoke of a sixteen year old with his first camera". Jeff King, Baja waterman"I ordered two large 24"x30" canvas prints from Mark, (called Zen and Orange Juice in case you want to check them out on his website). These are both in-water shots looking out of barreling waves, which as any surfer, or indeed ocean-lover, knows, is the most magical experience. Those with a meta-physical or spiritual bent wax poetic about the feeling, but suffice to say, it is unique and uplifting. The two large prints capture that feeling beautifully, and I was frankly surprised at how well the photos reproduced onto canvas. I gave one of the prints to a friend for his house-warming, and it now resides proudly in their entrance hallway, welcoming visitors. Mine takes pride of place in our bedroom, providing my wife and I with inspiration when we wake each morning." Lyndon DeVantier, lifelong surfer and marine scientist.
"So many of Mark's photos bring the exceptional and the barely possible into people's lives. Mark's work embodies the highest level of skill, dedication and sheer dogged determination to deliver the best images possible, every time. This guy deserves every one of the plaudits he gets!" Dr Kerstin Fritsches, Marine Biologist, University of Queensland
"Mark photographed our family out in the water recently. All of his shots turned out amazing: the colors were so vibrant, and everything was so clear and perfect. We enlarged some of the pictures and have them framed on our wall. They look so wonderful that we get many comments on how fabulous the shots are. Since then, he has photographed us doing our various watersports here in Hawaii. He always knows where to position himself to get the very best shots. He is patient, witty, and extremely talented. We have really been impressed with Mark's photos and his professionalism. We have seen his shots in different magazines and even on a Wheaties box! There is definitely a reason his photos are seen all over the world..." Lori Fleming, Mother, wife and surfer
“We have one of Mark’s beautiful Wavescape prints, “Mountain View” hung in a prominent position in our living room. We deliberately chose one of his wave prints over the many other ocean photographers out there for our home. There is something in the way he captures the ocean in movement, he really pulls you right into the wave with him. We cannot say enough about Mark’s marvelous work, so buy one of his prints BIG! You will love it, and so will your family and friends”. Susan and Glenn Stalker, Kalaheo, Hawaii
"Mark, I’ve got one of your photos hanging in our house that I ordered from you a few years ago and it never fails to wow people when they see it. I just love your wave photos; they make me want to get out into the pumping surf, and at the same time, I find them really relaxing to look at with how you captured the movement and light! I’m impressed how you are able to place yourself at the right place at the optimum time. Your photos speak for themselves"! Dr. Don Kakuda, Australian Patent Attorney. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia