Mark True Photo

Mark True Photo I’m a fine art photographer using a digital camera to capture commmon things in common places, but in unexpected ways.

My work invites viewers to linger awhile, taking time to tap into their memory
or imagination, to find an answer, or complete the story Rural landscapes, small towns, and the people who live there are the heart of my photography. Trained as a journalist and writer, I use the camera to tell stories that begin with an implied “Once upon a time…”

Whether capturing a wide stretch of farmland, a wea

thered face, or an intimate architectural detail, my goal is to reveal both the familiar and the unexpected. Working in color and black and white, I favor simple, graphic compositions that isolate subjects or draw viewers inward. Each image reflects a place’s past, present, and future while inviting reflection on the enduring character of that space.

"The Other Side of the Water" will be available at next month's Artapalooza in Cedar Falls, September 13th. It's 24" x ...
08/09/2026

"The Other Side of the Water" will be available at next month's Artapalooza in Cedar Falls, September 13th. It's 24" x 48" and will capture the attention of anybody walking into the room!

I’m excited to have these two images chosen to be exhibited at the Marshalltown branch of Pinnacle Bank. They were chose...
08/04/2026

I’m excited to have these two images chosen to be exhibited at the Marshalltown branch of Pinnacle Bank. They were chosen in a juried photography competition managed by Marshalltown’s Arts & Culture Alliance to put the spotlight on architecture in the region.

The first image is from downtown Marshalltown and the second is from ruins at Jester Park.

A reception for all the artists selected will be announced soon, but I encourage you to stop in to see the beautiful Pinnacle Bank building if you’re in the area.

Nobody NEEDS another photograph or painting to fill a space on their wall. EVERYONE, however, needs to find sources of a...
07/28/2026

Nobody NEEDS another photograph or painting to fill a space on their wall. EVERYONE, however, needs to find sources of awe or peace, curiosity or wonder, joy or celebration. Art can be the source.

If you’re enjoying Iowa’s Great Lakes this weekend, or know someone who is, I encourage you to take time to visit Art in the Park, 9am to 4pm, Saturday, and see art that fills what YOU need.

While I was in Clear Lake on Friday and Saturday, I got to see about 50 10- to 12-year-olds hop in tiny dinghies and hea...
07/26/2026

While I was in Clear Lake on Friday and Saturday, I got to see about 50 10- to 12-year-olds hop in tiny dinghies and head out to the middle of Clear Lake to race each other. The sight of all those sails was cool to capture, but I was most impressed by the skill, fearlessness, and competitiveness of those young people, captured in this one sailor.

And there wasn't a screen in sight!

07/25/2026

Great day in Clear Lake! Come out and see me!

The weather is going to be fine for Art Sail in Clear Lake City Park this Saturday. I hope you’ll stop by to check out m...
07/21/2026

The weather is going to be fine for Art Sail in Clear Lake City Park this Saturday. I hope you’ll stop by to check out my latest images and see which piece speaks to YOU!

I’ll be in booth 43 right in the center of the park, from 9:00 to 4:00pm!

I just assembled a new set of Small Art Collections for upcoming shows in Clear Lake (July 25) and Lake Okoboji (August ...
07/10/2026

I just assembled a new set of Small Art Collections for upcoming shows in Clear Lake (July 25) and Lake Okoboji (August 1).

Each collection includes five 5”x5” prints, a sticker, a business card (which also includes an image), and a quote about seeing differently.

It’s a great way to dip your toe into the water of my work and become an instant collector!

I got to flex my street photography muscles this weekend, photographing the Des Moines Arts Festival alongside several t...
06/28/2026

I got to flex my street photography muscles this weekend, photographing the Des Moines Arts Festival alongside several talented photographers, including Alan Jacobs. It was Alan who reminded me to slow down and look for interesting relationships. Linda Lewis' sculptures are fascinating to look at, but they create even more interesting stories in this context.

Best compliment of the day: “You definitely have new eyes” (he saw this quote on the walls ofMy art fair booth, among th...
06/07/2026

Best compliment of the day: “You definitely have new eyes” (he saw this quote on the walls of
My art fair booth, among the photos).

06/07/2026

The weather doesn’t always cooperate at an art fair, but you can come out between the light showers today and make the best of it with more than 100 artists in downtown Iowa City. We’re here until 4pm today!

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