mark peterson  |  photographer


Mark Peterson | Photographer | For Love With Love Documentary Wedding Photograph

“You must love in such a way

the person receiving your love

feels free”

 
 

my story

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My two amazing parents often took me with them on treks into the Sierra Nevada’s where my imagination would run wild with each adventure.  We would backpack deep into the mountains, far into areas where few people had visited before. My father and I would fish during the chilly early mornings when you could see your breath; the amber light filtered through the tall trees, and the scent of vanilla and pine filled the mountain air.  In the evenings we would sit around the crackling camp fire warming our hands, telling stories, and watching the embers float towards the treetops.

This is where my spirit and soul comes from; somewhere in these distant, far-away corners of paradise, filled with peace.

To this day I feel more at home sleeping under the stars, buried somewhere deep into the wilderness or traveling through historic towns and cities of Europe and Eastern Europe. With a cup of coffee and pastry in hand I often venture out in the early mornings through the quiet city of Belgrade, Serbia or through the ancient streets of Aix-En-Provence, France. In the summertime you might find me passing through the foggy coastal beaches of southern Maine, or today hiking and dreaming amongst the ancient saguaro cactus of Tucson, Arizona.  I’m a romantic at heart, and have always believed in true love, with two beating hearts that follow the same rhythm. I am convinced that life becomes richer through adventures if we live them, and connections between two people are rare and special.

Telling stories through photography is a core part of my adventures and so very personal to me. It's my lifeblood and I can't imagine not having photography in my life in some form. Capturing on film those who are in love unlocks something within me. I feel connected to the memories of others and moments in time that I share with my friends, family, & clients. I am humbled by those who invite me into their world, even if it is for just a moment to capture their special life memories.

I enjoy my life here in Tucson Arizona while I work each year towards traveling into Europe. My heart is continually drawn to the city of Belgrade and the small towns and cities of Southern France. Both places have become special locations where I love to spend my time. When I’m traveling I want to be there surrounded by all of the local happenings immersed in all of it; the beautiful people, the incredible food, wine and champagnes, rich local history, culture, architecture, and overall creative atmosphere of these communities. In my free time and travels I can be found sampling coffee and pastries at local cafes, spending time with a close friend, playing my guitar on a starry evening, or enjoying little adventures within Europe; places that continue to capture my attention; my trusted camera always by my side.

Mark | For Love With Love™

 
 
photographer mark peterson | for love with love | tucson arizona

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“Why do I love working with couples so much? My work consists of me capturing those authentic, intimate, and candid connections between two people. I want my clients to feel strong and vulnerable, beautiful and unique, and a bit wild and safe. Somewhere within this is where I can create something memorable for you. That’s right where I always want to be; involved in a creative process that resounds within me. By capturing couples on film I feed off the magic and energy that two people in love exhibit, and I am always driven to experience more of that! I suppose you could say I live a bit vicariously through my clients.  I often catch myself smiling on the way home after a shoot or while I’m editing; you know, the kind of dream-state smile you can get when this happens unconsciously, and then you suddenly snap out of it and you realize you’ve been somewhere else? The couples that give off that kind of energy are the people I’m drawn to and love working with.  Those are the kind of people we need more of in the world!”
— Mark | For Love With Love™


 

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Mark Peteron | For Love With Love