Bio

Since 1981 Mark Segal has established an international reputation as an acclaimed photographer. A native of Washington DC, Mark has been living and working as a professional photographer in Chicago, Illinois. Mark has literally traveled the world working closely with art directors and designers in 40 countries. Demand for his work arises from Mark’s constant pursuit of fresh, experimental ideas and his ability to interpret concepts into strong photography.

After founding Mark Segal Photography, Mark and his brother Doug Segal began Panoramic Images in 1988. It has grown to become the largest stock library of large format images in the world. Mark also started SkyPan International in 1989 in order to create 360-degree panoramic photographs from full size helicopters. With the need to produce images at low-level heights, he began exploring the adaptation of still and HD/video cameras to RC helicopters. Mark has led photography seminars/workshops on marketing and shooting techniques since 1990. Beginning in 1998, Mark co-produced two feature films, several TV spots & video documentaries.

Mark has been collecting photography awards since the age of ten including the One Show and numerous Art Directors Clubs. His work is most often seen in magazines,annual reports, advertising & the web. He produces images that are vital, powerful, and expressive.