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Photographer

Photography: Mark Maziarz Photography, Park City, UT
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Do you have both a technical side and a creative side? Are you self-motivated and curious, with a keen eye for details? Does having the opportunity to visually share your thoughts and ideas through photos excite you? Then get behind the camera with Mark Maziarz in beautiful Park City, Utah, on a Vocation Vacations® dream job holiday and learn what it takes to become a stock photographer.

Mark grew up in Chicago and got his first camera in 1979. “I always had an interest in technical subjects like science and math, but I also liked the idea of exercising both halves of my brain,” remembers Mark. “I soon discovered photography gave me a chance to blend technology and art.”

However, even though he enjoyed photography as a hobby growing up, initially he didn’t follow this interest and went on to earn a degree in economics at Northwestern University. But it didn’t take long after graduating in 1989, for Mark to realize the financial analyst field wasn’t for him. Instead, it became clear to him what his dream job really was. He wanted to be a photographer.

Friends encouraged him to move to Park City, Utah, where in 1990 he started Mark Maziarz Photography LLC. “I liked the idea of stock photography over general photography because the client knows exactly what they are getting,” says Mark. “There are so many variables involved with general assignment photography when you are trying to do a specific shot.”

According to Mark, a good stock photographer needs to be able to identify subject matter and composition that is both timeless and “hip”. “You need to pay attention to trends, while also thinking about what will continue to bring in revenue 15-20 years down the road,” explains Mark. He also believes it is important to listen to yourself and understand what your passions are and follow those interests through your photography. “My passions have evolved as my life has changed, and it is exciting to think about what the next stage might be,” says Mark.

Although Mark would love to spend most of his time behind the camera, he knows to be successful in his business you also have to handle the office work and marketing efforts. He promotes his business through several web sites that focus on different categories of photos such as sports, Park City specific photos, travel photos, lifestyle photos, etc. The most unusual shoot he ever did? “I did a dirt biking shoot where I laid on the ground and the bikes jumped over me,” Mark laughs. “I came away with a bloody lip, but the photo remains among my top ten best selling shots.”

Having worked with a number of interns over the years, Mark is an experienced mentor. “What I would hope a “vocationer” would take away from time spent with me is an understanding of what their passions and interests are and how they can bring them to photography, as well as gain a realistic idea of the everyday “nitty gritty” of the profession,” he says. Mark found his dream job….perhaps he can help you find yours.

*Mark became a VocationVacations mentor through Northwestern University’s participation in the VocationVacations Alumni Affinity Program which provides colleges and universities across the country the opportunity to offer their alumni the chance to share their knowledge and experience with others and give back to their college or university. For more information, go to: http://vocationvacations.com/Mentor/alumni-mentors.php.

While on your Stock Photographer VocationVacations® dream job holiday with Mark Maziarz, activities will include some or all of the following:
  • Discuss “loves” and inspirations in photography
  • Review Vocationer’s portfolio and search for themes, passions and vision
  • Plan a shoot (concept, locations and models, if needed) in the subjects of sports, active lifestyle or travel
  • Assist on above shoot
  • Edit and select photos from shoot
  • Color correct photographs from shoot in photos shop
  • Distribute photos from shoot to established marketing channels
  • Create a basic marketing plan and research appropriate selling options
  • Develop a web site outline
  • Research trends in Vocationer’s field of interest
The Stock Photographer VocationVacations® dream job holiday with Mark Maziarz includes:
  • Two days of one-on-one mentorship in your dream job as a Stock Photographer
  • The opportunity to participate in a total of one hour of pre- and post- VocationVacations career coaching from an accredited, affiliated VocationVacations career coach
  • A pocket-size VocationVacations journal so you can document your dream job coming to reality
  • Light lunch with your mentor

Available: All year based on mentor's availability with exception of holidays

Price: $1199 Per Person

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Suggested Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express

Hotel Park City
Not included in the price of your VocationVacations® holiday)

Other activities and Tourist Destinations while on your VocationVacations® adventure:

Reservation, Cancellation and Rescheduling Rules and Conditions:

Full payment of the VocationVacations dream job holiday is required to make a reservation. A $100 non-refundable fee is assessed if a VocationVacations experience is cancelled or rescheduled prior to 14-days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday, based on the approved availability of the mentor to reschedule. A VocationVacations adventure cannot be rescheduled and is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled VocationVacations holiday. Written notification of cancellation or rescheduling is required in all cases. In the US, Grounded Nomads, LLC and VocationVacations holidays encourage all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling. In the UK, Grounded Nomads, Ltd and VocationVacations holidays must require all customers to acquire travel insurance to cover any unforeseen expenses due to cancellation or rescheduling and provide verification of such travel insurance to Grounded Nomads, Ltd.