Serving as a Civil Engineer in the United
States Air Force, Martinez is able to take
his drone photography to new heights by
channeling his unique opportunities into
dazzling images taken from high in the sky.
One of the “perks” of his distant deployment is
the opportunity to shoot photography around
the world, an advantage Martinez enjoys in
his free time while travelling for work. Most
creative endeavors serve a personal purpose, and
for Martinez, it is no different; his photography
is a visual diary, chronicling his stories from
time spent in areas like Afghanistan. “Aerial
photography was a dream of mine since I started
photography, but it was never a possibility until
now. My military-themed images are practically
a journal of my experiences while deployed in
hostile environments,” he explains.
Working with his iPhone and drone during
the daytime and his GoPro at night, the
challenge lies in finding the right light. “I use
natural light for my work, especially portraits,
and I have to be really careful in order to make
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