For a long time, we’ve tried to get a top-notch sports photographer for Speaker’s Night. But as you can imagine, they’re all at the game, whatever’s being played, and can’t commit to a specific date/time. This month, however, after plenty of schedule negotiations, we have the special treat of Mark Goldman as our speaker.

Mark has been a photojournalist specializing in sports for over 35 years, covering a wide range of sporting events and portraiture in the DC and Baltimore areas. His work includes coverage of all of the major professional and collegiate teams in the area.

Currently, Mark is the chief photographer for Orioles Kids Magazine, a regional publication focused on the Baltimore Orioles. He has shot all but one cover since April 2002.

In addition, Mark is presently stringing for UPI and the European Pressphoto Agency (epa). His work has been published in many different publications including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time Magazine, Good Morning America, Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated for Kids, ESPN Magazine, ESPN online, Sports Illustrated online, New York Times Magazine, and Red Bull.

To see some of Mark’s amazing shots, go to his web site: www.goldminephotos.com