John F Martin Photography, Inc.

08/12/2024

Sunsets, sports and the infamous Taco Bell fountain - the last few days' seniors rocked their shoots.

08/01/2024

The setup and the shot last night with #1 daughter on lighting.

07/11/2024

Spent the morning at the General Motors Lansing Grand River assembly plant with US Secretary of Energy (and former Michigan governor) Jennifer Granholm. She announced a $500 million grant from her department that will be used to help convert the facility to EV production.

07/10/2024

I only book one high school senior per day, can you guess why? Summer sessions are booking quickly and fall isn't far behind. Give me a shout today.

06/01/2024

Fun shoot last week with GM's 2024 Pride Month fleet and GM Plus board members at the design center in Warren.

05/28/2024

In a previous life, I was almost exclusively a sports photographer and spent many games in the dugouts at Comerica Park, home of our Detroit Tigers. Last week, I returned to the park with my cameras to focus on fans and workers for the Tigers organization.

05/23/2024

Happy to support such a fun event. Come see me in the Village on June 15!

05/15/2024

Shot my first commercial job in Maine last week. Our fantastic neighbors own the best restaurant on Mt. Desert Island and asked me to photograph it. Our home there has just a few weeks available to rent this summer. Book a stay and breakfast at Cafe2 is on us.

04/16/2024

It was a fun afternoon in the D today photographing General Motors announcement it is relocating its headquarters from the Renaissance Center to Bedrock’s Hudson’s site on Woodward Avenue. The move will take place in 2025 and GM, Bedrock and the city will work together to redevelop the RenCen.

03/11/2024

All shoots include Photoshop work better than that of the Princess of Wales.

03/07/2024

Always a great time at the pawn shop. The Golds and their stores are Detroit institutions and a lot of fun to photograph. Check them out on WhatNot. Photo: Rob Widdis

02/20/2024

Absolutely stunning images from the depths.

Check out all of the stunning water photos.

02/08/2024

Photographing dogs in the studio is the greatest. This is Luna, my Westley's girlfriend. She came in with her human and insisted on her own shoot.

01/24/2024

I really miss shooting pro sports (GO LIONS!), but I'm thankful my son still affords me the opportunity.

01/16/2024

Before social media, before kids and before two mortgages, I photographed all the pro sports in Detroit for various news outlets for 3-4 years. I never really missed it until this week. I went Googlin' and found a few stock images of mine from back in the day. (Too lazy to look for these games in my CD archive. Yes, CD.) I'd love to be there Sunday to watch the Lions win their second playoff game, so if any of my old clients want a shooter, editor or runner, I still have GRIT. GO LIONS.

11/29/2023

When I was studying photojournalism and how to change the world with pictures, I never imagined I'd be 'reduced' to shooting Santa Claus photos. But damn, this gets better every year.

10/28/2023

A near-full moon rises last night above my alma mater. I photographed this after watching my tuba-playing daughter rock some Elton John and Billy Joel during halftime of the Blue Devils' playoff win.

09/20/2023

Long-overdue studio facelift got completed last week. Special thanks to DAK Painting for the work and Wendy Relan for the design inspiration!

09/07/2023

Who’s in? Come join me for a drink and discussion on the future of GP Schools and how I would run things. Any guesses?

Food! Drink! Old and new friends! GPPSS parents and supporters! Your favorite faculty and staff in a DJ contest?!?! It can only mean one thing...Fall Frolic!

Your favorite fall event is back...and at a new location! Get your tickets today because they will sell out! https://gpfpe.org/event/gpfpe-fall-frolic-2023/

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08/23/2023

Great senior shoot last night with the last of four children of dear friends of 35 years.

07/05/2023

Year 15 of capturing explosions over GPYC.

06/18/2023

Another fun year as sponsor/photographer for Grosse Pointe Pride. Congrats to WeGP for a great event.

06/07/2023

So, this was fun. 11 best friends got together for a fun shoot by the lake. Congrats grads!

05/13/2023

Dads. First round is on me after the shoot. That's right. What if I told you we could shoot family photos where you won't be farther than 100 yards from a bar, dispensary and/or tacos? Mother's Day Gift Certificates available and I promise it'll be fun.

12/29/2022

Two doors down from the studio is Burrito Mundo. It's locally-owned by a friend and has been my favorite GP lunch spot for the 14 years we've been neighbors. With the help of the immensely-talented stylist Ross A Yedinak, we photographed the entire menu today. Check out the work station, some of the final products and dine locally!

12/23/2022

Procrastinators, Jack and Zero are here to help. Gift certificates available for 2023 sessions - executive portraits, families and high school seniors. A portion of sales will be used to turn the heat up in the studio. Stay warm, friends.

I think a photography class should be a requirement in all educational programs because it makes you

12/17/2022

Christmas present ideas! 2023 family session gift certificates available until Dec. 25 for 15% off. Fine art prints of my favorite postcard photo from 2022 (below) for 20% off through Monday.

11/02/2022

Grosse Pointe South parents. You have one more opportunity to have your seniors included in the 2023 yearbook. I can photograph your student this Friday, Nov. 4, and submit to Viewpointe by Monday. Call, text or send me a PM to schedule a time slot.

09/29/2022

Need a yearbook photo for your senior? I am accepting appointments this Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 24 only. Message me for a time slot.

08/21/2022

Had a great weekend in Lansing documenting the Democratic convention for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.