M.THURK PHOTOGRAPHY
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M.THURK PHOTOGRAPHY
 
 

I tell stories through images. 

I search for moments of honesty, using natural light and shadow to enhance the raw beauty of human experiences.

Though an image reflects a singular moment, in that split second a complex array of feelings and emotions are revealed, conveying a much greater story of the person and place.

Through these images, I tell stories of remarkable individuals and the stunning world in which we live. I cherish the meaningful relationships I’ve built through this storytelling journey and look forward to the discovery new collaborations will bring.

 
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“The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.” “Moderation is a fatal thing. • Nothing succeeds like excess.” Let us toast to animal pleasures, to escapism, to rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards, to absinthe and good hearted landlords, to music and warm bodies and contraceptives...and to the “good life”, whatever it is and wherever it happens to be. • HST “And if your friends think that you should do it different. • And if they think you should do it the same. • You’ve gotta just keep on pushing • and keep pushing and, push the Sky away.” • @nickcaveofficial • The muse was stirred by the new film “One More Time With Feeling” - if you haven’t had a chance to see it, move it to the top of your list. “Never did I explore life as intensively in its beauties as while hanging on two fingertips over the deep hollow.” • W. Güllich • Planning projects for the coming months and cannot wait to get back to the @ourayicepark for Ice Fest. • I already find myself inspired to look for new and creative ways to tell the story of the athletes and the weekend. • Anyone else going to be there? Work quickly. • Work with purpose. • Pleased to be able to collaborate with @iamstephensmith and @onda.wellness for some portraits and product imagery. • Be sure to check out what they’ve been working so hard on for the last few years. “Don't think in the morning. That's a big mistake that people make. They wake up in the morning and they start thinking. Don't think. Just execute the plan. The plan is the alarm clock goes off, you get up, you go work out. Get some.” • @jockowillink An unexpected afternoon session bouldering indoors with @chris_schulte had me walking in saying V2 was my limit, and leaving feeling like V5 was possible. • Thanks for the push. • Images from a past session up Boulder Canyon. A restaurant can be as much about theatre and drama, as it can be about the food. Clearing hard drive space is like clearing up space in my brain. • It also allows me to go back and fine tune ideas that I wanted to express at that time, but couldn’t properly articulate. A few months ago, I sat down with @ryantoddgarza to experience being photographed. • It doesn’t happen often and I try to avoid it, but I believe it’s important to know both sides of the lens. • He’s got some serious talent and although I am uncomfortable in front of the camera, he did an amazing job make me feel at ease. • Thank you for these. Reinhold Messner once said “The wonderful things in life are the things you do, not the things you have.” • I would go farther to say that those wonderful things you do, are richer when you get to experience them with good friends. “Greater fitness leads to more opportunity. This holds true for knowledge as well. When we acquire new skills, when we develop ourselves as human beings, we uncover new potential.” • Perfect conditions in the San Juans while shooting with @stevehouse10 for some new content coming soon for @uphill_athlete. Last night was spent indoors, for the outdoors. • It was incredible to see the support and efforts made by everyone at the third annual @protectourwinters fundraiser at @thealpinetrainingcenter. • In a time when climate change can seem only about the negative, it was inspiring to see so much positivity. “Jiu Jitsu is a baptism by combat, and serves a purpose in the inner life of the individual that has always existed, but our modern culture fails to acknowledge” A blustery, but beautiful morning spent shooting for @ultimatedirectionusa at @eldoramtnresort yesterday. • Conditions were amazing and having the opportunity to shoot product during a race was a fun challenge. • Thanks to @maxtaam and @jessiebyoung for being so easy to work with! • Here are some “between the frames” shots. “Cooking is a craft, I like to think, and a good cook is a craftsman — not an artist. There's nothing wrong with that: the great cathedrals of Europe were built by craftsmen — though not designed by them. Practicing your craft in expert fashion is noble, honorable and satisfying.” - Bourdain Recently, I had the opportunity to work on a project with @warrenmillerent. • As filmgoers filed into the theatre, I had anywhere from 15-30 seconds to shoot a portrait. • The challenge was to quickly have the individual feel comfortable enough to express themselves or smile naturally. • As an introvert, this was an amazing lesson for me and helped me to overcome my own general shyness. Excited to head to @ourayicepark next week to resume a project I began last year, placing a spotlight on the hardworking ice farmers, competitors, and new additions to the ice park. “How many lessons of faith and beauty we lose, if there is no winter in our year.”
 
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