We had the good fortune of connecting with Mark Rutledge and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mark, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I’d like to say I chose this path after careful consideration of the risks and rewards and the effort required to be successful in this field but honestly I never considered another career option. Fortunately I found a path to do what I love for a living.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I create for myself first and foremost and I think that has helped set me apart to some degree. I don’t necessarily follow the trends but gather inspiration from art and music and literature, those are the things that guide my photography and cinematography.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I love the city so I would absolutely take them downtown to the museums and wander Deep Ellum.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My wife Niki is one hundred percent the reason I’m able to do what I love.

Website: www.markrut.com

Instagram: @markrut

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrutphoto/

Nominate Someone: ShoutoutDFW is built on recommendations and shoutouts from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.