Personal
My name is Mark Knopp and I cover Hampton Roads, Richmond, the area in between, and beyond. I’m passionate about everything photographic. I live and breath it both as an active member in the community and as an instructor of it. As you can see from my work here I specialize in portraits – Fitness, Environmental, Beauty, Model Portfolios, Headshots, Baby Bonding, Beach, Couples, Families, and Fashion.
I love taking pictures in general but I get greater satisfaction while working with someone in front of my camera. It’s a huge thrill to show someone an image we just captured and seeing their reactions. I still get excited for every session I do no matter what it is I’m doing. I figure the day that I don’t will be the day I hang up my camera for good.
I am at home both in the studio and out on location – whether it’s the beach, a farm, a museum or anywhere else for that matter. On location offers unique challenges that are never the same thing twice. It keeps me thinking and on my toes.
I also truly believe that I was put on this earth to teach photography. It brings me deep joy to see the spark ignite in someone and help fan it into a passion. I teach it all from beginners (yes, even cellphone users) all the way to advanced special topics like off-camera flash, portfolio review, photoshop and much, much more.
This blog serves as a platform to share my photographs and photographic-based thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to look over my work. Let me know what you think.
Professional
– Almost 40 years of experience as a professional photographer.
– BFA in Photography from SUNY at Oswego.
– Seven years of experience working as a photojournalist/reporter for local newspapers in upstate New York.
– Holding photo lessons for 20 years including 10+ years of teaching over 20 different photo classes at the college level.
Contact me today with any questions you might have.
All images on this site were taken by me unless otherwise credited.
Photography by Mark K 