I am an accomplished creative with three decades of multi-faceted experience in advertising, branding, and video and photography production, including 15 years running Halski Studio. My work centers on active lifestyle, conservation, music, and craft brands, and I’m known for approachable, collaborative storytelling that blends cinematic quality with authentic narrative tone. Clients describe me as friendly and enthusiastic, deeply collaborative and genuinely dedicated. I bring a hands-on, production-savvy approach that combines advertising agency experience with end-to-end filmmaking and photography capabilities. I am also Part 107 certified for commercial aerial filming and photography.

Mark Halski

I am an accomplished creative with three decades of multi-faceted experience in advertising, branding, and video and photography production, including 15 years running Halski Studio. My work centers on active lifestyle, conservation, music, and craft brands, and I’m known for approachable, collaborative storytelling that blends cinematic quality with authentic narrative tone. Clients describe me as friendly and enthusiastic, deeply collaborative and genuinely dedicated. I bring a hands-on, production-savvy approach that combines advertising agency experience with end-to-end filmmaking and photography capabilities. I am also Part 107 certified for commercial aerial filming and photography.

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I am an accomplished creative with three decades of multi-faceted experience in advertising, branding, and video and photography production, including 15 years running Halski Studio. My work centers on active lifestyle, conservation, music, and craft brands, and I’m known for approachable, collaborative storytelling that blends cinematic quality with authentic narrative tone.

Clients describe me as friendly and enthusiastic, deeply collaborative and genuinely dedicated. I bring a hands-on, production-savvy approach that combines advertising agency experience with end-to-end filmmaking and photography capabilities. I am also Part 107 certified for commercial aerial filming and photography.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Cinematographer / Editor / Creative Director at Halski Studio
January 1, 2010 - Present
Branded film and photography for active-lifestyle, craft, and conservation brands. Directs, shoots, and edits end-to-end productions blending cinematic quality with authentic narrative tone. Recent clients include Hydro Flask, Ledlenser, Northwest River Partners, and Remus Bourbon.
Senior Art Director / Photographer at Waylon Agency
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Led creative campaigns and photography for premium consumer and adventure brands including Klipsch Audio, Kona Bikes and St. Louis Cardinals. Integrated strategic brand thinking with hands-on production.
Art Director / Photographer at Arnold Worldwide
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Developed national campaigns for passion brands including Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve and Klipsch Audio. Learned to craft brand stories that resonate emotionally while delivering business impact.
Art Director at Waylon Ad
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001
Created brand advertising for Anheuser-Busch, Aetna, and Sea World.
Designer at DMB&B
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Designed print and campaign materials for Anheuser-Busch, TWA, and Southwestern Bell.

Education

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Qualifications

Part 107 Certification for Commercial Aerial Filming and Photography
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services