🩸🖤 | [...] Mark Jefferson began his career as a highly respected and talented portrait photographer, quickly gaining fame for his striking black-and-white photography. His work, which often featured provocative and thought-provoking images, earned him accolades and recognition in the art world, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. As his reputation grew, he was invited to teach photography at Blackwell Academy, an elite private school in Oregon known for its prestigious art programs.