Mark A. Shephard

Morgantown editorial photographer and veteran photojournalist — I appreciate the beauty of life’s decisive moments.

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WVU commencement season is almost here, and I always look forward to meeting and photographing tomorrow's bright stars — rain or shine.

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Happy 🍀 Day! It is white here in NCWV, so here is some green from the past.

Two women and their dog visit the historical industrial Henry Clay Furnace located within Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia.

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The USS Stark, (FFG-31), a guided-missile frigate, was struck by two Iraqi missiles in the Persian Gulf on May 17, 1987.

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@ForeignAffairs @nytimes @WSJ @CFR_org @MiddleEastInst @guardian @BrookingsInst @CarnegieEndow #OperationEpicFury #USNavy #CENTCOM

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Hey guys, don’t be looking back at the refs when you think there should have been a foul called. You’re loosing a split second, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Sprint to get into position to help prevent fast break points. @spidadmitchell @evanmobley

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Indian Mound Cemetery | Romney WV

Contemplation as memorialized in the monument for Ann Markee graces Indian Mound Cemetery in Romney, one of the largest remaining mounds in the Eastern Panhandle.

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Leaves of Grass at Bonneyville Mill | Mark A. Shephard

Reeds cast a "Leaves of Grass" mid-day spell on a beautiful August day. Nature lovers and hikers will enjoy all that Elkhart County's Bonneyville Mill County Park has to offer. https://t.co/Qa18qGgnbP #ElkhartCountyIN

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Children's Portraiture in Morgantown WV | Mark A. Shephard

Shrestha family session in Morgantown, West Virginia

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Morgantown, West Virginia | Children's Portraiture

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Children's Portrait Photographer Morgantown | Mark Shephard

Carson, 5, and his baby sister, Sloan, 7 1/2 months, pose for Mother's Day portraits at Cheat Lake Park near Morgantown, West Virginia.

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Child Portrait Photographer in Morgantown WV | Mark Shephard

Carson, 5, and his baby sister, Sloan, 7 1/2 months, pose for Mother's Day portraits at Cheat Lake Park near Morgantown.

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#WestVirginiaU #WVUhealth #Monongalia_Co #WVLiving #MorgantownMag

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Child Portrait Photographer in Cheat Lake WV | Mark Shephard

Carson, 5, and his baby sister, Sloan, 7 1/2 months, pose for Mother's Day portraits at Cheat Lake Park near Morgantown.

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Cheat Lake, West Virginia | Child Portrait Photographer

#WestVirginiaU

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Children Outdoor Portraits in Morgantown WV | Mark Shephard

Kline family session — children's outdoor portraiture

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Morgantown, West Virginia | Children Outdoor Portraits

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Candid Family Photos in Morgantown WV | Mark A. Shephard

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Morgantown, West Virginia | Candid Family Photos

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Shrestha family session in Morgantown, West Virginia

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Candid Family Photography in Morgantown WV | Mark Shephard

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Family Photo Sessions in Morgantown WV | Mark A. Shephard

The Barill family chose a Morgantown family session in front of Elizabeth Moore Hall on the West Virginia University campus.

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Outdoor Family Photo Sessions in Morgantown WV | Mark Shephard

I photographed the Gegenheimer family at Coopers Rock State Forest near the welcome sign, around the reservoir, the main overlook, and on the Underlook Trail.

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Independent Journalist in Morgantown WV | Mark A. Shephard

Vern Hershberger admires a 1928 Buffalo Springfield steam roller on display at the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival.

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Family Photo Sessions at Coopers Rock | Mark A. Shephard

Coopers Rock State Forest near Bruceton Mills, WV, is a great place for outdoor family photo sessions. The Collins family loves to hike the Rock City Trail.

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Outdoor Family Photography Morgantown WV | Mark A. Shephard

The Rock City Trail at Coopers Rock State Forest near Bruceton Mills, WV, is a favorite hiking trail. The Collins family of Morgantown visit there often.
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Family Photography Outdoors in Morgantown WV | Mark Shephard

The Gegenheimer family poses for an outdoor family photo session at Coopers Rock State Forest reservoir.

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Family Event Photographer in Morgantown WV | Mark Shephard

I would describe myself as a traditional visual storyteller who aims to capture "decisive moments".

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