Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Mark Mann (again!) with host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.
Thank you to Tenba, Leica, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨
adorama.com/brands/Tenba
adorama.com/brands/Leica
gothamroasters.com
🔘 Photographer, Mark Mann
Mark Mann is a celebrity and advertising photographer based in New York City. Born in Glasgow, Mark has spent his career defining the modern portrait.
His distinct, high-contrast style has graced the covers of Esquire, Men’s Health, and Billboard, featuring subjects ranging from Barack Obama and Bill Murray to Rihanna and Martin Scorsese. Mark has been capturing his signature look with Leica cameras for over a decade and is known for his technical precision and an ability to establish an immediate connection with his subjects.
🔘 Host, Seth Miranda
Seth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:53 Who is Mark Mann? (career & style)
07:15 How ring light photography started
10:54 Square vs ring light (modern lighting setup)
13:00 Common lighting mistakes
15:00 Why printed photos still matter
18:30 Full frame vs medium format
22:00 Small DNG vs high megapixel files
26:40 Building rapport with subjects (key portrait skill)
28:30 Celebrity photography vs real experience
40:00 Gear vs skill (what actually matters)
50:00 Working with models vs real people
01:00:00 Why AI retouching still fails
01:05:00 Using AI in real photography workflows
01:15:00 Photography is about experience, not just photos
01:24:00 Final thoughts & closing
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✘ GEAR MARK USED:
Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera
adorama.com/lcsl3.html
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for L Mount
adorama.com/sg8514dnl.html
Tether Tools TetherPro 15' USB-C to USB-C Right Angle Cable, Orange
adorama.com/ttcuc15rtorg.html
#photography #celebrityphotographer #adorama
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❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏
➥ TikTok tiktok.com/@adoramanyc
➥ Facebook facebook.com/adorama
➥ Instagram instagram.com/adorama
➥ Twitter twitter.com/adorama
❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏
➥ Shop adorama.com
➥ Blog adorama.com/alc
➥ Adorama Events youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents
__________________________________
More of Mark Mann
Website: markmannphoto.com
Instagram: instagram.com/markmannphoto
Facebook: facebook.com/markmannphoto
__________________________________
THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
Join Mark Mann (again!) with host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more.
Thank you to Tenba, Leica, and Gotham Coffee Roasters for sponsoring this episode ✨
adorama.com/brands/Tenba
adorama.com/brands/Leica
gothamroasters.com
🔘 Photographer, Mark Mann
Mark Mann is a celebrity and advertising photographer based in New York City. Born in Glasgow, Mark has spent his career defining the modern portrait.
His distinct, high-contrast style has graced the covers of Esquire, Men’s Health, and Billboard, featuring subjects ranging from Barack Obama and Bill Murray to Rihanna and Martin Scorsese. Mark has been capturing his signature look with Leica cameras for over a decade and is known for his technical precision and an ability to establish an immediate connection with his subjects.
🔘 Host, Seth Miranda
Seth Miranda is a New York City photographer known for commercial, editorial portrait, and SFX makeup photography. His work has been featured in MakeUp Artist Magazine and IMATS, as well as billboard and print ads for agencies like Deutsch. Seth is a content producer and host on AdoramaTV and has been a speaker at conventions such as ImagingUSA, Photokina, ShutterFest, PhotoPlus, and WPPI.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:53 Who is Mark Mann? (career & style)
07:15 How ring light photography started
10:54 Square vs ring light (modern lighting setup)
13:00 Common lighting mistakes
15:00 Why printed photos still matter
18:30 Full frame vs medium format
22:00 Small DNG vs high megapixel files
26:40 Building rapport with subjects (key portrait skill)
28:30 Celebrity photography vs real experience
40:00 Gear vs skill (what actually matters)
50:00 Working with models vs real people
01:00:00 Why AI retouching still fails
01:05:00 Using AI in real photography workflows
01:15:00 Photography is about experience, not just photos
01:24:00 Final thoughts & closing
SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY:
➥ youtube.com/user/adoramaTV
__________________________________
Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!
adorama.com/MyAccount/Login
✘ GEAR MARK USED:
Leica SL3 Mirrorless Camera
adorama.com/lcsl3.html
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for L Mount
adorama.com/sg8514dnl.html
Tether Tools TetherPro 15' USB-C to USB-C Right Angle Cable, Orange
adorama.com/ttcuc15rtorg.html
#photography #celebrityphotographer #adorama
__________________________________
❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏
➥ TikTok tiktok.com/@adoramanyc
➥ Facebook facebook.com/adorama
➥ Instagram instagram.com/adorama
➥ Twitter twitter.com/adorama
❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏
➥ Shop adorama.com
➥ Blog adorama.com/alc
➥ Adorama Events youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents
__________________________________
More of Mark Mann
Website: markmannphoto.com
Instagram: instagram.com/markmannphoto
Facebook: facebook.com/markmannphoto
__________________________________
THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
