N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

Strike a pose

THE APPRENTICE

NAME: Nathan Tozer

CAMERA: Nikon D800

Engineering consultant Nathan is an accomplished portrait photographer in his own right (@n_tozer_photography). He used to be a member of a local photo studio, but relocating means he only visits occasionally now. Nathan enjoys using portraits to tell stories and is no stranger to fantasy-inspired shoots. He’s hoping to pick up a few tips from our seasoned studio shooting pro and should feel right at home photographing the steampunk scenes that Mark’s prepared.

THE PRO

NAME: Mark O’Leary

CAMERAS: Nikon D3 & Nikon D750

Mark is a plumber by trade, but has been shooting weddings and portraits for the past 35 years. MOL Photography opened for business in 2017, where Mark offers workshops, shoots and the studio for hire. He’s been taking photos since he used birthday money to buy his first camera at the tender age of eight and cut his teeth using film. Since converting to digital, he’s never looked back and is a dab hand at Photoshop. See more of Mark’s work at www.molphoto.co.uk

Mark O’Leary’s enthusiasm for photography is infectious. He’s been shooting weddings and portraits for over three decades, and opened his Hampshire-based studio in 2017. The building was formerly a post office, and every inch of the modest space is used efficiently. Large backdrops are mounted on a wall, equipment and props are neatly stored away on

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