"For over eight years, Donovan Marks has been the photographer of choice for the Yale Chief Executive Institute’s top leadership events in both The District and New York City. Donovan is the consummate professional and a trusted member of our team — his reliability, competence, and trusted character are impeccable. His talent and creative composition are even more to be admired due to the candid and spontaneous nature of our unstaged events. We are very fortunate that Donovan has been on hand to capture so many of our most memorable event moments."

Joseph Delillo

Executive VP & COO,

Yale CELI,

Yale School of Management

"Donovan is not only remarkably talented, but also remarkably reliable. His highly trained eye captures a room even though he slips into the shadows. His work captures the full range of human emotions and he’s always quick with an offer to help. Whether documentary style, grip-and-grin or snapping something no one else sees, Donovan is the man you want behind the camera."

Kevin Eckstrom

Chief Communications Officer,

Washington National Cathedral

Donovan has the ability and gifts to capture the essence and emotions of the experience happening within his photos. The majority of the photo shoots he does for The Episcopal Diocese of Washington are within the context of a religious service and require him to be in the shadows. Even in that place he captures intimate and profound moments, without being seen or noticed. A consummate professional, easy to work with, and a gracious presence.

Sue von Rautenkranz (she/her)

Archdeacon & Diocesan Liturgist

Episcopal Diocese of Washington