Mark Mabry Explained

Mark Mabry
Nationality:American
Education:Brooks Institute
Arizona State University
Occupation:Photographer; writer; cinematographer; activist
Known For:The Abolitionists
Man in the Moon (event)

Mark Mabry is an American photographer, cinematographer, and activist, best known for his photographic depictions of Jesus, his work with political commentator Glenn Beck and his anti-slavery activism.[1]

In 2008 and 2009 Mark published two Reflections of Christ photo books recreating scenes from the life of Jesus.[2] During that time he was also featured in two short documentaries by producer Cameron Trejo, based on those photo shoots.[3] The photos have been in an exhibit that has toured the U.S. and Canada.[4]

Mabry was hired to work with Beck in 2012 as creative director of Mercury Radio Arts.[5]

In 2014 Mark became involved with Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), an organization rescuing children from sex traffickers. He appeared in the 2016 documentary, The Abolitionists, a film following the sting operations of O.U.R. and in 2018 was a cinematographer for "Operation Toussaint", another film about modern day slavery.[6]

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.[7] He also hosts and produces the "Gifted and Lifted Podcast", a show featuring "high achievers" who credit their belief in God with their success.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'The Abolitionists' is a stark, eye-opening film about a LDS man's mission to stop human trafficking. Haddock. Sharon. May 12, 2016. Deseret News. May 11, 2018.
  2. Web site: After depicting Christ, photographer turns to human trafficking rescue. ksl.com. January 2, 2019.
  3. Web site: Reflections of Christ – Deseret Book. deseretbook.com. November 6, 2018.
  4. Web site: Reflections of Christ. Keddington Arveseth. Catherine. May 9, 2012. Meridian Magazine.
  5. Web site: After depicting Christ, photographer turns to human trafficking rescue .
  6. Book: Operation Toussaint. Ballard. Tim. Brunson. Russell. Nanton. Nick. April 2, 2019. Morgan James Publishing. 9781642792706. en.
  7. Web site: The Slave Stealer. January 20, 2016. OUR Stories. February 22, 2019.
  8. Web site: Gifted and Lifted Podcast Republic. podcastrepublic.net. April 1, 2019.