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Based in Rijeka, Croatia

Sculpting Light

in the Shadows.

An exploration of light and energy through the lens. Mark Miles specializes in event, landscape, and visual photography, capturing the vibrant spirit of Croatia.

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Selected Series

Curated collections from 2023-2025

The
Workflow

01 / Concept

Moodboarding & Location Scouting

02 / Production

Lighting, Direction & Capture

03 / Post-Process

Color Grading & Retouching

Concept
PHASE: IDEATION
Production
PHASE: EXECUTION
Post
PHASE: REFINEMENT
01

Conceptualization

Every great image starts before the camera is even picked up. We build comprehensive mood boards, scout locations for natural light behavior, and curate styling to ensure the narrative is cohesive.

  • Creative Direction
  • Storyboarding
02

On-Set Execution

Using state-of-the-art medium format systems, we execute the vision. My approach on set is fluid yet precise, directing talent while leaving room for spontaneous moments of brilliance.

  • Medium Format (Hasselblad)
  • Tethered Capture
03

High-End Retouching

The final look is crafted in the digital darkroom. We focus on natural skin texture, cinematic color grading, and distraction removal to ensure the final output is print-ready for billboards or magazines.

  • Frequency Separation
  • Color Science

Areas of Focus

Specialized disciplines requiring distinct approaches to lighting, composition, and direction.

Editorial
01

Editorial

Narrative-driven imagery for print and digital publications.

Architecture
02

Architecture

Capturing the silence and structure of built environments.

Portrait
03

Lifestyle

Authentic moments and visual storytelling for brands and people.

The Philosophy

"Light reveals what
the eye ignores."

We don't just capture moments; we construct silence. In a world of infinite noise, our lens seeks the pause, the breath, and the unseen architecture of emotion.

Exhibitions

Selected solo and group shows featuring works from the Adriatic series.

Paris, France

Galerie Polka

2024

Tokyo, Japan

IMA Gallery

2023

New York, USA

Aperture Foundation

2023

London, UK

The Photographers' Gallery

2022

The Analog Archive

35mm & Medium Format Scans

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Cinematic
Sequences

Visual storytelling broken down into its purest elements. A study of continuity and mood.

Cinematic wide shot
Wide / Establishing
Cinematic detail shot
Detail / Emotion
01

Nocturne

Exploring the interplay of artificial light and deep shadows in brutalist interiors.

02

Ethereal

Capturing the fleeting moments of natural light diffusion through organic textures.

Cinematic detail shot
Portrait / Intimacy
Cinematic wide shot
Ambience / Light
Cinematic wide shot
Context / Environment
Cinematic detail shot
Focus / Texture
03

Resonance

The silence between movements. Finding static harmony in chaotic urban environments.

The Apparatus

Precision tools for
light shaping.

Bodies

  • Hasselblad X2D 100CMEDIUM FORMAT
  • Leica M6 TTL35MM ANALOG
  • Canon R5DIGITAL

Glass

  • XCD 55V f/2.5HASSELBLAD
  • Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4LEICA
  • RF 85mm f/1.2LCANON

Lighting

  • Profoto Pro-11GENERATOR
  • Briese Focus 77MODIFIER
  • Arri Skypanel S60CONTINUOUS

Medium

  • Kodak Portra 400COLOR NEG
  • Ilford HP5 PlusB&W
  • Cinestill 800TTUNGSTEN

Visual Index

Work
Fashion Week '23
Work
Work
Work
Work
GQ Editorial

The Voice

"Mark doesn't just take photos; he translates the atmosphere into a visual language. The way he handles natural light is nothing short of architectural."

Elena V.

Creative Director, Vogue Adria

"Working with him on our FW24 campaign was a lesson in precision. He sees compositions that others miss, turning mundane spaces into cinematic stages."

Marcus L.

Lead Architect, Studio 3LHD

"There is a quiet intensity to his portraiture. He managed to capture the stillness in the middle of a chaotic wedding day. A true artist."

Sarah & James

Private Clients

Available for
Commissions

Currently booking for Q4 2025. Please provide details regarding the scope, usage license, and timeline of your project.

Email

marino.mislav.pejcinovic@gmail.com

Studio

Rijeka, Croatia