Marcin Bera was born on the 13th of May, 1978 in Poznan, Poland where he grew up and studied. He received a MSc from the Poznan University in 2003. In 2005 he moved with his family to Bournemouth in the United Kingdom where he lives and works until now.

His love for photography started few years ago when he got fascinated by the South Coast of England, and he wanted to transfer his vision to the field of maritime landscapes.

His style is unmistakable. He relies on multiple techniques of contemporary art photography and especially very long exposure. He has created his own world of a unique mood, nostalgia, loneliness, and tranquility at the same time. His world allows you to escape from everyday life and everything that is so very human.

It should be noted that all these places, which he captures in his photographs exist in reality. But the way of showing it makes them just so surreal and beautiful.

So as he says: My soul, desires and dilemmas lie deep in my photographs. It is up to you whether you want to discover them. I wish you could see a different world the way I see it.

If you would like to make any comments about my photography, website or would like further information on purchasing prints please email me: marcinbera1@gmail.com

- exhibition: ‘Before All Else’ – September 1st – October 21st 2011. Urbanpicnic gallery, Saffron Walden, UK. Please follow the link.

- my ongoing series ‘The worshippes’ has received 2nd Place in the 2011 International Photography Awards. Please follow the link.

- my ongoing series ‘Simplicity’ has received 3rd Place in the 2011 International Photography Awards. Please follow the link.

- 2 pictures were published in the Spotlight section of Amateur Photographer Magazine and chosen as the Editor’s Choice (June 2011).

- my photograph Groyne has won In-Frame Photo of the Month competition organized by Nikon UK (January 2011).

- 3 images were exhibited at the National Theatre in London 2010/2011.

- Landscape Photographer of The Year 2010. My images have been ‘Highly commended’ and ‘Commended’ in the Your view category. I also won a place in the Awards book and at the National Theatre exhibition. Please follow the link.

- featured in September 2010 ISSUE of Practical Photography Magazine, in the Showcase Section.

- 9 photographs were featured in Spring 2010 ISSUE of Ukrainian magazine Art Portfolio.

- featured in July 2010 ISSUE 45 of DSLR User Magazine.

- 5 photographs were featured in March 2010 ISSUE 109 of Black+White Photography Magazine.

- The Through Your Eyes Photo Contest – 2 of my photographs were choosen to Best Of Gallery to highlight much of the wonderful talent. Please follow the: link.

- featured in December 2009 ISSUE 121 of Outdoor Photography Magazine.

- my website was featured in December 2009 Issue of Amateur Photographer Magazin.

- 7 photographs were featured in October 2009 ISSUE 90 of Digital Camera Magazine.

- featured in September 2009 ISSUE 89 of Digital Camera Magazine.

- I won photography competition organized by DIGITAL SLR User Magazine | ISSUE 28.