Mark Forbes

Award-winning Australian photographer Mark Forbes is celebrated for his meticulously composed and atmospheric documentary photography, capturing urban landscapes, street scenes, and architectural structures. Using film as his preferred medium, particularly traditional medium format cameras, Mark brings a timeless quality to his personal documentary work.

"Photography became a way for me to communicate and connect with others," Mark shares, especially as an introvert. Through his lens, he offers unique perspectives, capturing moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. His evolving style reflects a balance between carefully composed images and a sense of playfulness and mystery. The immersive nature of photography continues to inspire him, revealing that the more effort he invests, the more fulfilling the results.

Mark's approach is driven by a deep fascination with human interaction within their environments, and he has an uncanny ability to infuse personality into the ordinary. His work has been widely exhibited in solo and group exhibitions, and featured in prominent publications. Mark is also a contributor to The New York Times.