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Heroes of Yesterday

By: Mark Thode November 11, 2017February 22, 2019
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I had the pleasure and honor of photographing WWII Veterans of Ridge View Estates in Pipestone. This collection of images is part of a larger effort on behalf of Ridge View to honor those who have served our country during this Veteran’s Day Holiday… and everyday. It was my goal to capture the raw personalities…

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Come What May

By: Mark Thode August 11, 2017February 22, 2019
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My mind is spinning, and I am creatively tired and burnt. Balancing a full-time job and this wedding season has me on edge. So I took a few hours to myself and went to “chase the light” during twilight. The clouds raked across the sky like mist on a pond. The rolling motion of the overcast…

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Take Me Home

By: Mark Thode June 21, 2017February 22, 2019
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I’ve heard it said that driving down a country road, is the best form of therapy. I was in need of a long drive, and there is nothing better than driving down an old country road with the windows down, while chasing a sunset. I don’t intend to be cheesy, corny or sound like an overfiltered…

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My studio is not confined to 4 walls, but rather is the world outside and the only equipment required is a camera and a willingness to look for new perspectives. Lighting comes courtesy of whatever is available; sun, sky, reflective light from the moon – we have access to it all. I feel I am not restricted by subject or location, only by an obligation to record the world I see with honesty, compassion & imagination. My surroundings and subjects are captured with creative eyes and a classic, timeless aesthetic. If you’ve taken the time to view my portfolio of images, you will find I have a deep love for the natural world and it’s beautiful landscape; I am also inspired by theater, and theatrical lighting. I am a photographer. I am a graphic designer. I want to artistically capture, and share your story. Have you visited my portfolio or my website?

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Mark Thode

Mark Thode

I am a graphic designer and photographer from Pipestone, MN. I was born and raised in Pipestone, graduating high school in the spring of 2007. I received my undergraduate from Bemidji State University in the spring of 2011, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Design Technology. After graduation, I moved back home to Pipestone and worked as a graphic designer for Pipestone Publishing until the fall of 2018. I started my business when I was in college, and then continued running the business in the evenings and on the weekends. I now have a studio space in historic downtown Pipestone, offering portraits and graphic design services. When I am not photographing or creating graphic art, I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and my dogs Kirby & Bailey. I am an avid Netflix binger, and during all hours of the day you will find me listening to podcasts while I work. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Hey friends - I’m selling various props, vinyl backdrops, newborn hats/wraps, newborn posing station + bean bag, and sequin backdrops. If there are any aspiring photographers who would like to look at these items, please message me. The late Stephen Sondheim once said, “art, in of itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos”. I have been a bit distant for a while. The fall and early winter season of 2021 for my studio was very busy, and it burnt me out - physically, emotionally and creatively. So in the new year, I decided I needed a break and a project to boost mental health. I’ve been directing a show at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center for the Calumet Players - Community Theater Organization. I needed this: a place that didn’t involve a camera for a while. We open our show this week, Friday. It’s titled “The Last Five Years”. After this week, I’ll be slowly returning to the studio. If you have any orders that need to be picked up, just contact me directly and I will make arrangements. I took some time this afternoon looking through all of the collections I created for families, couples, seniors and businesses I worked with in the past year. I can't express how thankful I am that you trusted me to capture the big and little moments of 2021. I look forward to artistically capturing more moments in 2022. Happy New Year!✨📷🍾 #2021bestnine 🏀💚🏀🖤 Featured here is the full boys basketball team. Speaking of headshot portraits - these portraits for KMWF & Associates, PC were captured on location in their Sioux Falls office, in the break-room. They look like they were captured in studio... but they were captured right on location.

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