Much of Mark’s early photography was just a “snapshot” of the places he has been. The past few years have brought an interest in capturing images that are worthy of hanging on the wall. Combining photography with an enjoyment of the outdoors; hiking in the woods, walking along the beach, star gazing, fishing and traveling, he looks for places less traveled, taking detours down gravel roads to see waterfalls that few people have heard of, or to see the ruts in the rocks from an old wagon road. Combining those trips with nature and landscape photography is just a bonus. He works to capture a few of the many beautiful and interesting sights that nature creates for others to enjoy.

Living in Oregon all his life, Mark’s appreciation for the outdoors began at an early age. He continues to enjoy the outdoors with his wife Vicki. She has been along on many of these adventures and helps in many ways such as carrying lunch and water as well as offering suggestions such as “watch what you are doing, or you will fall off that log” or “wouldn’t it be easier to get across that stream if you went back to the road and walked up the other side”. Seriously, though, he wouldn’t have the time to do many of the things he loves to do without her help. She has also helped make this website happen, MNV Photography; for Mark N Vicki Gotchall