About Us
Location & Contact Information.
EMAIL: Mark@SmarterPics.com
PHONE: 517-897-4172 (text accepted)
511 E. Grand River – (Between Larch and Cedar in the Old Town area)
Mark Chamberlin is the director and primary instructor for SmarterPics. He has had a life long passion for photography. His mother tells stories of him grabbing the family Kodak as a toddler. He did the photojournalism thing in high school, traveled and photographed Europe for 10 weeks when he graduated, worked in Public Relations while in college and upon graduating with a Communications degree, started his first studio in 1977.
Over the last 35+ years, Mark has won numerous awards, competitions and professional recognition for his work in portraiture, weddings, scenics and wildlife. He has taught hundreds of classes, workshops, and tutoring for corporate and private clients. It’s impossible to categorize Mark’s work since his talents and skills are quite eclectic.
- New Classroom – 511 E. Grand River
He started SmarterPics three years ago with the mission of teaching the average photo hobbyist how to improve their skills and understanding of the media he so dearly loves. In mid 2010 Mark followed his wife’s career to Lansing. He immediately resumed teaching classes here bringing a new perspective and energy to the photo community. Recently an office space was rented in Old Town, where he lives to facilitate classes and provide a studio space for his growing clientele.
Of course you probably want to see some of his work. Take a look here:
SAMPLE GALLERY