A snapshot is a snapshot, but an image captured by Martello Photography is a work of art. Heather looks at the world from a different perspective. With a camera in her hand, she captures the emotions, wonderment and beauty of life that transform an ordinary picture into a treasured keepsake that will last from generation to generation. Specializing in event photography and portraits, Martello Photography is a recognized name from Ohio to Florida and beyond. Anyone can take a picture, but Martello Photography settles for nothing less than capturing the spirit of the moment, turning treasured memories into works of art.
About my style...
A good photograph is well composed. A great photograph tells a story while offering compelling composition. What separates the two is the ability of the photographer to not only take a shot, but also to make clients feel at ease in front of the camera, allowing pretense to fade and inner beauty to shine. Anyone can take a picture, but a true photographer captures the spirit. As a photojournalist, I pride myself on telling stories with my camera, making my clients comfortable before the shutter ever goes off. My mission is be an attentive observer, recording events as they unfold from unique perspectives. Simply taking a snapshot requires little time, but to capture the essence of a moment demands patience, skill and the willingness to think outside the box so each client’s pictures are truly unique works of art.
I create my work mostly in natural settings or in a client's home exclusively, using windows or other available light. My clients really enjoy this, often choosing locations like beaches, or places such as Bayshore, Lake Shore Park, Harpersfield Covered Bridge or Ballast Point for their backdrops. Clients are often amazed to find how seemingly common backdrops can be transformed into stunning pictures through the use of lighting techniques, special lenses and Photoshop tricks.
My Story...
I have always been drawn to beautiful, unique images. There’s just something so fascinating about a picture that captures special moments in time, preserving them to forever be treasured by those pictured and their descendants. It’s little wonder my lifelong passion became my profession. Now in my 30s, I make my living recording the world around me in unique and eye-catching ways, offering clients one-of-a-kind shots of their special occasions. To ensure I stay on top of my profession, I constantly pursue new ways of perfecting my art. True artists never stop learning, striving for new ways to tell a story through their work. I attend workshops and seminars to stay on top of new ideas and techniques. I am involved in numerous professional organizations including the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Artist Unlimited Inc., Geneva Business Women, Ashtabula Chamber, Society of Northern Ohio Professional Photographers. My work has been published in the Tampa Tribune for 8 years, Orange Magazine, Views & Voices and TWO Magazine. I have been involved in numerous art shows around the Tampa area as well.
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