Today I’m featuring the work of photographer and stylist, Mark Seelen.  His work resonates with me on so many levels.  This post will focus primarily on his muted, warm hued interiors.  Balance is such a key component for my eye when I look at interiors or other forms of art.  I am very well aware that style is a personal preference….what works for me, might not be appealing to others.

Rarely do I find a photographer who conveys my design aesthetic as spot on as Mark’s portfolio does.  I have mentioned here before, my personal aesthetic is not a driving force for my design work as each project calls for a different look and ultimately, the client’s preferences of style (reined in or enhanced, as needed) form the basis for the design concept and the overall look of the project.

There are those occasions when the client and I either see eye to eye, or the project…it’s bones, the architecture, the scope and the client’s involvement allow for me to wholeheartedly execute my dream design preference.  Those occasions are rare, but ever so lovely.

These examples are a bit cold as shown, as they do not illustrate actual “lived in” spaces…in other words, they are stylized for the shoot.  A bit of artwork, more table top items, and the wrinkles, paper and pitter patter feet (two or four legged friends) that mirror daily life would fold very well within these spaces.

Mark has an extensive body of work with a nice range of styles and visual categories.  I plan to do another post with a bit more color and playfulness.

It’s Valentine’s day weekend….hope you have an amazingly sweet time with those you cherish.

Peace.

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