How a veteran photographer treats his career like a versatile Swiss Army knife
In short: National Geographic staff photographer Mark Thiessen shares how he approaches diverse assignments, from documenting wildfire smoke jumpers to engineering artificial rain in the studio. This conversation offers a glimpse into the creative problem-solving required to capture the world's most challenging stories.
Mark Thiessen has spent over thirty years at National Geographic, maintaining a career defined by adaptability and curiosity. Whether he is photographing explorers or capturing action-heavy scenes like firefighters leaping from planes, his process relies on creative experimentation. In the studio, this might involve constructing elaborate setups, such as artificial rain, to achieve a specific portrait aesthetic.
Beyond his professional work, Thiessen maintains a personal interest in beekeeping at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, DC. The podcast, hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs, highlights his unique perspective alongside other stories of exploration and scientific discovery.
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