About Ark Photo
Ark Photo is about craftsmanship. Doing something well for its own sake, and using the head, heart and hand to do that work. Using my skills as photographer, graphic designer and carpenter, I create fine images that capture you, or your creative works. I view each project as an opportunity to collaborate.
Ark Photo prides itself on being easy to work with and timely in its delivery of services. I will communicate effectively and work with you to get the images you need for your project.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some great clients including:
The City of Calgary - Urban Strategy
CMLC - Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
The Alberta Motor Association (AMA)
HEAVY Experience
02 Planning + Design
Ground 3 Landscape Architecture
The Ladd Foundation
The Alex
Fuse33 Makerspace
Twice Bright Lightning
Testimonials:
“I have worked with Mark over many projects - too many to count. Simply put, he is exceptional in his professionalism and talent. In a vast sea of side-gig photographers, Mark is truly a diamond in the rough. He takes the time to truly understand your creative vision, goes the extra mile by asking the detailed questions that most do not, and then he asks more questions to uncover things that you haven't thought about. When he executes, he doesn't cut corners and commits himself to the creative vision. On several occasions he would shoot a project, deliver the photos, then come back to me to say that they weren't perfect and he'd like to go back to shoot them again - and they were perfect. It is a rare treat to work with Mark, not only as an extremely talented professional, but also as a friend. Any work that Mark does, will become your gold standard.”
Casey Huges | Marketing Director
HEAVY Industries
“Over the past few years, Mark has been doing our website headshots and we have been so thrilled with this partnership. Not only do the photos always turn out amazing, he is also extremely professional, organized and goes above and beyond.”
Chantal Dorosh | Marketing Specialist
Alberta Motor Association | Travel Services
About Me
My name is Mark L Johnson and I am a photographer, designer and maker from Calgary, Alberta.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science and a Design Diploma, majoring in Exhibit Presentation.
I collect different hobbies and like to push myself physically and creatively. I am an educated graphic designer, a self taught woodworker, amateur potter, avid skier and professional photographer. I hope to keep this list growing and find interesting ways to use all these creative outlets to make beautiful things for myself and clients.
I strive to make things that are functional, beautiful and will stand the test of time.
I like to spend time in the Rockies, build furniture in my shop, and be active.