CANADA

A native of the West Coast, Mark has been working in the newspaper business since age 17 when he first starting shooting freelance assignments at the Vancouver Sun while holding down a job in the paper's lab, processing thousands of rolls of film for the "old guys" in the department. In the past 18 years covering assignments from Tokyo to Tofino, Mark picked up five B.C. newspaper awards and one national nomination. He quickly learned to do anything which comes his way. "One day you shoot talented fashion models and the next you work with homeless." He wants the subjects' personality to shine through in his pictures. "If you don't have any warmth to the shot you're not trying hard enough. One of sadder signs in photojournalism these days, is everybody using fill flash so much, often times photographers are not even looking at the light."

"Best moments of a day in Cyberspace project was the good spirit Hofness was able to maintain after being photographed in the darkest corners of a Victoria cemetary for two hours in the pouring rain...A man who is truly dedicated to his mission." When not working, he spends most days free skiing (fast as possible) downhill at nearby Whistler Mountain or the occasional trip to the French Alps.

Contact Information:
Home phone: 604.921.9426
cell phone: 604.329.2078