Press & Recognition
Selected press, published writing, awards and exhibitions from Mark Katz Photography, a fine-art landscape photography practice based in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Press & Publications
Marblehead Current · January 25, 2023
Photo passion becomes profession for Mark Katz
A Business Spotlight interview about the beginnings of Mark Katz Photography, the move from a scientific career into photography, and the development of Mark’s landscape work.
PetaPixel · July 25, 2025
A Landscape Photographer’s Dilemma: Should I Capture Locations or Unique Compositions?
An essay by Mark Katz on the pull between photographing a particular place and developing a personal approach to composition, illustrated with his own photographs.
Marblehead Weekly News · February 25, 2026
Local photographers earn honors in Essex Heritage contest
Coverage of the Essex Heritage winners, including Mark’s first-place photograph Spotlight, his connection to Marblehead and his approach to photographing the town.
Selected Awards
-
2025 contest · Announced in 2026
Spotlight
First Place, Your Favorite Places
2025 contest winners at Essex Heritage
Essex Heritage Photo Contest -
2023 contest · Recognized in 2024
Jackson Cup
Second Place, Celebrating Our Communities
2023 contest winners at Essex Heritage
Essex Heritage Photo Contest -
2023
Racers Row
Honorable Mention, Color Photography
Festival results in Marblehead Current
Marblehead Festival of Arts -
2022
Split Fences
Best of Show, Photography
Award noted in the Marblehead Current profile
Marblehead Festival of Arts -
2020
Shipwrecked
Honorable Mention, Landscape
2020 Landscape honorable mentions at Annual Photography Awards
Annual Photography Awards -
2019 contest
Flying South
First Place, Off the Beaten Path
Essex Heritage Photo Contest
Selected Exhibitions
September 26–October 31, 2026
2026 Photography Exhibition
Participating artist, group exhibition of MAA Photography Artist Members
Marblehead Arts Association, Marblehead, Massachusetts
March 2–April 14, 2024
Rooted in Vermont
Solo exhibition
Marblehead Arts Association, Marblehead, Massachusetts
March–April 2026
Essex Heritage Photo Contest winners exhibition
Group exhibition of the 2025 contest winners
Salem Armory Visitor Center, Salem, Massachusetts
2022
Green Mountain Photo Show
Participating artist, group exhibition
Mad River Valley Arts, Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm, Waitsfield, Vermont
Explore the photography or learn about commissioned artwork.