Welcome to M.Martinez Photo

Hi! My name is Mika and I'm a visual storyteller who uses photography to empower people and transform ideas of possibility. I have more than 20 years of experience and I’ve photographed everything from, babies and families, to edgy boudoir, weddings and pivotal moments in history.

I'm passionate about sharing expressions of self that are less seen or accepted in American society through commercial collaborations and transformative personal sessions. My vision is to remind people there is no one way in life, that the possibilities of who we can be are determined by us, and us alone. I want to empower people to live boldly and authentically. To love themselves fully and without judgment. I’m here to share and take part in these expressions, while also supporting others in their journey of acceptance. I guess, I want to change the world one photo at a time.

I believe that photos are documented memories frozen in time. In these moments whole stories are communicated through pictures. What we see has an influence on our perception of self, others, and what could be. It's for this reason, I strive to present whatever I'm photographing authentically and collaboratively. I may be the photographer, but my role is to help tell stories and offer alternative perspectives.

So, what story would you like to tell?