CAPE TOWN ISSUE 170 Jul 2009

Mark Lanning has a rare passion for his craft, constantly reinventing himself through his work. His need to chase the "magic essence" in each picture inspires all those who work with him.

He specialises in advertising photography but stays true to the belief that each and every image he delivers is the best possible visual solution, regardless of subject matter.

In essence, photography is the process of recording light. The way Mark lights his subject matter, whether portraits, cars, food, fashion, interiors, people or landscapes, reveals an intriguing relationship between photographer, subject, and the understanding of how critical light can be.