Well, the time has come to say goodbye. Or, well, at least see you on the other side! Wow, this really sounds like I’m dying, doesn’t it? Luckily I’m not dying (KNOCK ON WOOD) but I’ve just moved! To the brand-spanking new ami-martin.com! There’s a new site there, as well as a new blog, so...
When I was a kid my family and I spent a lot of time at flea markets. When I lived in Japan, the flea markets were so awesome. Everything was so well taken care of, it honestly felt like you were buying things new. And in some cases they really were new! I would scavenge...
I have a theory that in a lot of ways people are like dogs. In the way that different breeds have different personality types, I think that people also have similarly different personality types. I guess you’d say it’s like Type-A, Type-B personalities, but relating dog types to human types. So, say if I were...
I really love editorial photography and have slowly been working my way toward shooting more in an editorial fashion. I started thinking about what it would look like to have my images printed and next thing you know I’m mocking up my own layout. I actually really enjoy the process and look of incorporating...
I really enjoy working with people who are working to break through in the industry. Actors, models, musicians; I love collaborating with people for portraits who are working hard every day to pursue their passion. Maybe it’s because when I first came to LA, that’s what I did, too. I remember getting in my car...
Hi friends! Happy Monday! Last week I was on vacation, and on our way to Napa it seems I caught the flu and am still getting over it. Not fun, but since I’ve been confined to the couch, I’ve been catching up on all of the titillating episodes of The Voice, The Real Housewives, and...
Let’s talk about angles. In my last post I talked about how if you have the right photographer, they will not make you look crazy. Okay, those weren’t my exact words. But basically, a good photographer will know how to flatter your face and body, and not deliver photos to you where your expression looks...
I love portraits. I love them. I can shoot portraits all day every day and twice on Sunday. I think it’s because I really like being with people in an intimate setting. I’ve never been great in big crowds, but I feel like I connect really well with people when it’s just a few of...
