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MARK GRIFFITHS

Biography

Mark is an accomplished freelance photographer based in Cardiff, U.K. 

He earned a degree in photojournalism from the University of Wales/Trinity St David in 2013 and completed an MA in documentary photography at USW in 2022. 

With a diverse portfolio, his work has garnered international recognition, featuring prominently in prestigious exhibitions such as London's Mall Galleries and the DNG Gallery in Los Angeles. 

Notable accolades include winning selections at the Antiparos Photo Festival for his acclaimed series 'A Swim into the Wild' and a professional photo essay award at the Moscow International Photography Awards, where he documented children affected by the Chernobyl disaster. 

Mark is a sought-after talent for commissions from esteemed outlets such as Channel 4, The Telegraph Magazine, The Smith Journal, The Guardian, The Financial Times, VICE, and the BBC. He has also lent his creative vision to commercial campaigns for the National Lottery and Disney. 

Mark's personal projects explore a diverse array of subjects, encompassing social, environmental, historical, and political narratives. 

His recent success includes being named a winner in the British Journal of Photography Open Walls exhibition held in Arles.

Education 


University of Wales/Trinity St David - BA (Hons) Photojournalism 

University of Wales/Trinity St David - MA Documentary photography

Selected Clients

·       The Guardian

·       The Financial Times

·       The Observer Magazine

·       The Telegraph Magazine

·       Vice 

·       Positive News Magazine 

·       BBC 

·       Channel 4

·       Disney 

·       The National Lottery 

·       The Metro 

·       The Smith Journal 

Selected Features 

·       British Journal of Photography

·       Süddeutsche Zeitung

·       The Calvert Journal 

·       Athleta Magazine 

·       The Adventure Journal 

·       Fisheye Magazine 

·       Rakes Progress

·       Ignant

·       C41 Magazine 

·       The Heavy Collective 

Selected Exhibitions

·     2023 Der Grief 15th Anniversary Arles/Munich - Winner

·     2023 British Journal of Photography Open Walls Arles - Winner

·     2021 British Journal of Photography Leica Commission - Runner up

·     2021 The Reginald Salisbury Travel Bursary - Recipient 

·     2019 Antiparos International Photo Festival - Winner 

·     2019 RPS Environmental Bursary - Shortlisted

·     2019 Espace Jorg Brockmann award - Special mention

·     2019 Subjectively Objective Award - Winner 

·     2019 ESPY International Photography Awards - Specially Commended. 

·     2018 Pylot Magazine Open Call - Finalist and exhibitor. 

·     2017 ESPY International Photography Awards - Specially Commended. 

·     2016 Fotofilmic Awards - Winner and exhibitor. 

·     2015 Moscow International Photography Awards, Professional photo essay category - Winning Placement. 

·     2015 British Life Photography Awards, Portrait Category - Highly commended.


·     Group Exhibition, Galerie Huit, Arles, France.

·     Group Exhibition, Copeland Gallery, London. 

·     Group Exhibition. Truman Brewery, London.

·     The Loss of Tradition, Solo Exhibition. Oriel Bach Gallery.

·     South of the Landsker, Solo Exhibition, The Torch Theatre.

·     Made in Wales II, Group Exhibition, London and Wales.

·     BLPA Awards, Group Exhibition, The Mall Galleries, London.

·     Fotofilmic Awards, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Melbourne.

·     ETSY Photography Awards, The Grand Theatre, Wales, U.K.


Contact 


markgriffithsphotography@gmail.com

(+44) 07 875 100 416