Mark Carlson

Mark S. Carlson was born in Lansing, Michigan, and has explored the natural beauty of the Great Lakes State from shore to shore all his life. His passion for nature and nature photography soon led to his profession after his first image was published in 1980. Since then, Mark's work has appeared in magazines, books, on music CD covers and calendars. Some highlight publications that have featured his work include National Wildlife and Nature's Best magazines, and the Self-Realization Fellowship Inner Reflections Engagement calendar 2007. He is a featured photographer in the book Michigan Simply Beautiful, from Farcountry Press. His fine art photography is regularly exhibited in galleries and in private collections throughout the Midwest.

Mark offers his expertise as a naturalist photographer during guided photo tours he conducts all around the Great Lakes region (www.greatlakesphototours.com). He also presents his photography in programs with inspiring themes of environmental awareness. Mark's greatest satisfaction is derived from sharing his vast knowledge of nature and photographic art with other kindred spirits.

He and his wife Debra, reside at Looking Glass Overlook, their 30-acre private nature sanctuary along the Looking Glass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan.