Excellence in the art of professional photography, specializing in School Portraits, Sports Photography and Event Photography.
---- School photos are irreplaceable memories and getting children to smile on cue is a special talent. Mark has been capturing those smiling faces, kindergarten through high school graduation for over 25 years – his talent shows in every portrait he takes! From the fir
st greeting to the last delivery, it’s important to us that you are happy with our service and results. We are proud to offer friendly customer support and quality products at affordable prices. Mark’s Photographic Images is truly a local studio, located in Armour, SD and we genuinely care about the students we photograph, and our school communities.
---- Mark’s Photographic Images has been in Armour for years… us and our staff all live here for the same reasons: we love all the family that’s around and the laid back atmosphere of small communities. We also love photography, meeting new people and having fun.
---- Mark is an award winning professional who is committed to the art of portrait photography. He is recognized by his peers as a leader, recently completing his tenure on the regional Northern Light Association board, having served as president of the SD Professional Photographers of America, and receiving the PPA National Award for the state of SD.
---- In their free time Mark, and his wife, Margaret, are “friends to beginning photographers,” love to golf, camp, road-bike, and hang out with their families. They also have a passion for travel, often visiting the full time missionaries that they support in needy places around the world, and sharing the message of God’s unfailing love.
---- Our Hours & Location:
Mark’s regular business hours by phone and email are Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. Mark’s is located directly north of the town limits of Armour, SD on US Hwy 281.
---- Online Ordering
If we photograph at your school for undergrad photos or sports photos, you can order online before the event! Visit our online ordering site to find your event: https://marks.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Index
---- Visit our FAQ page for answers to our most commonly asked questions! http://www.marksphotoimages.com/faqs/
---- Use these tips to help your child get ready for a great-looking school portrait that you’ll treasure forever. Help your child pick out clothes and colors that look good on them. After all, your child is the star of the photo—not their shirt, so avoid slogans, logos, and big patterns. Small jewelry and accessories are fine but nothing too big or distracting. Some Spring shoot poses may show pants or skirts, so plan the complete outfit. Mark knows all the tricks to reduce glare. Scheduling haircuts a few weeks ahead of time allows hair to grow back a little, or you can go for the fresh-cut look. No need to practice smiles ahead of time, this can make them look fake when picture time arrives. Let kids relaxed and ready to be themselves. That hair that always sticks up or a missing tooth shows your child just as they are right now—and you’ll enjoy looking back on that for years to come. On Picture Day, Mark will help straighten hair, collars and check posture. Remember, if you like, we do have retouching options for scrapes and blemishes.
