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Jose Martinez
Photo Trip Leader
José is a professional photographer living in the American Southwest. His eye for the natural world is inspired by the masters such as Edward Curtis, Ansel Adams, and Kurt Markus. Similarly, a key component to José’s artistry is the love of nature and use of imagery to bring attention to the diversity of our cultural and natural surroundings.
José grew up on a ranch in Southern California raising cattle and farming alfalfa. He later attended Northern Arizona University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in photography. While attending university he became particularly interested in portrait and fashion photography. José pursued these ambitions to become a professional photographer in New York City. He assisted the likes of Albert Watson, Michel Comte, and others while in New York. The scope of work included projects for Rolling Stone, Vogue, Details Magazine, Prada, Levi’s, Time Magazine, Warner Brothers and The Gap.
Working with said artists opened his mind to the many aspects of professional photography. Although many were fashion photographers, they also shot landscape, still life and documentary projects. It was the pure love for the art form that mattered and what guided José as he ventured out on his own to eventually becoming a professional photographer in his own right. During this time, José was chosen as one of the top 100 alumni at Northern Arizona University and asked to speak at the School of Communications commencement for the 100-year anniversary of NAU.
Since then, José has continued to work as a commercial photographer for the last 25 years. His assignments have taken him on various adventures throughout the world across North America, Europe, the islands of the Caribbean, and Mexico. These experiences have influenced his photography and cultivated many friendships along the way. His clients have included Anthropologie, Brookstone, Columbia Sportswear, Garnet Hill, Home Goods, Hydro Flask, J.Jill, Lands’ End, Life Magazine, Pendleton, Puma, Territory Ahead, Spanish Elle, and TJ Maxx amongst others.
Now, alongside mastering photography, José has become a milliner of bespoke cowboy hats with his business Spur Hat Company.
Favorite Quotes
“To the oft-asked question, What camera or lens do you use? I can only reply I couldn’t tell to save my soul _ it is enough for me to know that I have something that will make pictures and that is in working order.” – Edward S. Curtis
“Ask yourself: “Does this subject move me to feel, think and dream?” – Ansel Adams
José grew up on a ranch in Southern California raising cattle and farming alfalfa. He later attended Northern Arizona University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in photography. While attending university he became particularly interested in portrait and fashion photography. José pursued these ambitions to become a professional photographer in New York City. He assisted the likes of Albert Watson, Michel Comte, and others while in New York. The scope of work included projects for Rolling Stone, Vogue, Details Magazine, Prada, Levi’s, Time Magazine, Warner Brothers and The Gap.
Working with said artists opened his mind to the many aspects of professional photography. Although many were fashion photographers, they also shot landscape, still life and documentary projects. It was the pure love for the art form that mattered and what guided José as he ventured out on his own to eventually becoming a professional photographer in his own right. During this time, José was chosen as one of the top 100 alumni at Northern Arizona University and asked to speak at the School of Communications commencement for the 100-year anniversary of NAU.
Since then, José has continued to work as a commercial photographer for the last 25 years. His assignments have taken him on various adventures throughout the world across North America, Europe, the islands of the Caribbean, and Mexico. These experiences have influenced his photography and cultivated many friendships along the way. His clients have included Anthropologie, Brookstone, Columbia Sportswear, Garnet Hill, Home Goods, Hydro Flask, J.Jill, Lands’ End, Life Magazine, Pendleton, Puma, Territory Ahead, Spanish Elle, and TJ Maxx amongst others.
Now, alongside mastering photography, José has become a milliner of bespoke cowboy hats with his business Spur Hat Company.
Favorite Quotes
“To the oft-asked question, What camera or lens do you use? I can only reply I couldn’t tell to save my soul _ it is enough for me to know that I have something that will make pictures and that is in working order.” – Edward S. Curtis
“Ask yourself: “Does this subject move me to feel, think and dream?” – Ansel Adams
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"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations worldwide.
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Journeys Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLC - Copyright 2024
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Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.