Mark Mabry is an American photographer,[1] cinematographer,[2] and activist,[3] best known for his photographic depictions of Jesus, his work with political commentator Glenn Beck and his anti-slavery activism.[4]
Mark Mabry | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Brooks Institute Arizona State University |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer; writer; cinematographer; activist |
| Known for | The Abolitionists; Man in the Moon (event) |
In 2008 and 2009 Mark published two Reflections of Christ photo books recreating scenes from the life of Jesus.[1] During that time he was also featured in two short documentaries by producer Cameron Trejo, based on those photo shoots.[5] The photos have been in an exhibit that has toured the U.S. and Canada.[6]
Mabry was hired to work with Beck in 2012 as creative director of Mercury Radio Arts.[7]
In 2014 Mark became involved with Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), an organization rescuing children from sex traffickers.[1] He appeared in the 2016 documentary, The Abolitionists, a film following the sting operations of O.U.R.[4] and in 2018 was a cinematographer for "Operation Toussaint", another film about modern day slavery.[8]
Mabry produces and co-hosts "Slave Stealers", a podcast about human trafficking which has featured guests like former Mexican president Vicente Fox, Montel Williams, Marisol Nichols, and Beck.[3] He also hosts and produces the "Gifted and Lifted Podcast", a show featuring "high achievers" who credit their belief in God with their success.[9]
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edit- ^ a b c "After depicting Christ, photographer turns to human trafficking rescue". ksl.com. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Operation Toussaint: Operation Underground Railroad and the Fight to End Modern Day Slavery (Video 2018) – IMDb, retrieved February 24, 2018
- ^ a b "The Slave Stealer". OUR Stories. January 20, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ a b Haddock, Sharon (May 12, 2016). "'The Abolitionists' is a stark, eye-opening film about a LDS man's mission to stop human trafficking". Deseret News. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- ^ "Reflections of Christ – Deseret Book". deseretbook.com. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ Keddington Arveseth, Catherine (May 9, 2012). "Reflections of Christ". Meridian Magazine.
- ^ "After depicting Christ, photographer turns to human trafficking rescue".
- ^ Ballard, Tim; Brunson, Russell; Nanton, Nick (April 2, 2019). Operation Toussaint. Morgan James Publishing. ISBN 9781642792706.
- ^ "Gifted and Lifted Podcast Republic". podcastrepublic.net. Retrieved April 1, 2019.