Memories by the Martin's

08/18/2024

My cousin, Jake Scott, unfortunately made his journey to Heaven much too early and it's hard to believe this is already the 18th memorial event.

Not only did I get the chance to play in "The Jake" this year but I also took the opportunity to create a highlight video for the event!

We all miss Jake so much and know he would certainly be thriving as well as providing much joy to all those around him! The memorial has been such a wonderful way to carry on his memory and I'm so thankful to have been a part of it this year!

My cousin, Jake Scott, unfortunately made his journey to Heaven much too early and it's hard to believe this is already the 18th memorial event. Not only did...

07/02/2024

Hard to believe the boys have their last T-ball game tonight at 7:30!! It’s been so much fun watching these Q-balls not only find so much joy playing but also the amount they have improved since they started 😊 Of course I had to have a little photoshoot before the end of the season haha I especially loved their “angry faces” 😂 Well anyway, GO Q-BALLS!!

05/20/2024

Happy one year anniversary to these love birds 😊♥️

02/21/2024

Amen 😂

01/01/2024

2024 is ready for departure… 2023 was yet another year filled with fun adventures, also some rough times for our family but mostly good times and full of blessings of course! Especially as we welcomed our baby girl this month 🥰 I can’t wait to see what happens in 2024!! As always, I’m filled with gratitude for all the love and support along this journey of mine. I absolutely love the idea of eventually making the leap to do this as my full time gig but I’ll continue to be patient and appreciate every opportunity that I get to bring as much joy as I can behind the lens! ♥️ Fly high and keep chasing your dreams!! May you all have a blessed 2024! 🙏🏻

12/15/2023

Crazy how fast time flies. Due date is tomorrow already!!! 👀 We’re all excited to meet little sis 🥰 I would greatly appreciate prayers for Rachel and the baby as we get closer!!

but here it is!! Our last minute tripod-maternity session… It was interesting to say the least 😂 We had cold and rainy weather of course but we managed to fit a few photos in between rain drops… Vibe ✅

Best part was the location… we initially planned to head over to Beaver Creek but instead we hopped out at a grassy wooded spot along a road within our very own neighborhood!.. Unique location ✅

Our photo of just Rachel and I was captured by my 3.5ft tall assistant, but he did good! Core Memories created ✅ Good times! lol

12/15/2023

The reaction I get from the wife and kids when I say my camera trigger app isn’t working and they’re all cold, bored and ready to be done with this silly tripod photoshoot 🥴😂 Just do yourself a favor and always hire a photographer… We did get a few good ones though🥰 Peep the next post!

Sincerely,
your photographer friend 😉😂

11/28/2023

Avah, Senior class of 2024!👩‍🎓 This was such a fun session!! This is a great example of what to expect when booking a “Sportraits Session” 😎 I had such a hard time narrowing these down but I seriously love how these turned out and it’s crazy knowing how crappy the weather was that evening 😅 I drove all the way to Beloit (about 2 hours) and the chance of rain was 2%… well apparently I was where the 2% chance became 100% chance of complete mist for practically the whole photo session 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 Took some adjustments but we had a great time and she absolutely rocked it!! Wishing Avah the best of luck as she begins her next chapter this next year 🙏🏻

11/28/2023

Senior class of 2024! 👩‍🎓 Some more of my favorites from Avah’s Senior session! Love how these turned out with the varsity jacket look 😏

11/21/2023

The Christmas minis on Saturday were a success and I’m so thankful for those of you who came out and had fun with us! Thank you all!! Here are some of my favorites 😊

Shout out to my niece Riley for helping me out and a HUGE thank you to Vermilion Valley Vineyards for the opportunity and the hospitality!! The whole staff and owners were so friendly! Check out their page to see what events they have coming up 👀

11/20/2023

The edits for the Christmas minis aren’t too far out of reach!! I’ll be posting some of my favorites, from Saturday, sometime tomorrow! 😊 Super grateful for those of you who came out and supported me and had fun at the vineyards!

11/16/2023

Ryan, Amherst Comet, Class of 2024! 👨‍🎓 (PART 2) We had a blast capturing these photos of Ryan in his true element! He had great success during his high school golfing career! It was always cool to see his journey throughout the last several years. I’ll never forget the one time a few years ago when I went with him and his Dad and he absolutely embarrassed me 😂 I’m looking forward to when we get some sportraits for his senior basketball season!! 😏 (had to include his champions pose of course lol)

11/15/2023

Introducing Ryan, Amherst Comet Class of 2024! 👨‍🎓 (PART 1) We have known the Yoders for several years now and it has been great to see Ryan mature into the young man he is today! He is smart, funny, great athlete, a great friend and a leader to his peers along with a heart pursuing Jesus. I know without a doubt that his parents are extremely proud of him and we pray for him as he prepares for the next chapter after high school! He plans to pursue a business degree with a minor in Sports Management. Good luck, Ryan!!

11/15/2023

My shoulder is feeling great and doesn’t require surgery and yes, I still have time slots available this weekend!! Don’t let the Browns news depress you this weekend and come hang out with me at the winery! lol 😂 Memories by the Martin's

11/13/2023

Back when the weather was warmer and the sun stayed out longer, I got to take my beautiful niece, Riley, out for a senior session 😊 Oof… it’s weird knowing she’s a senior!! 😳 I’m getting old 😭😂 She has a fun, outgoing and bubbly personality and has a love for theatre and singing (She’s incredibly talented!) We always have a great time when we’re together though with plenty of laughs and thick sarcasm lol We love you Ri and we can’t wait to see what God has planned for you next!! 🥰

11/12/2023

Any plans for next weekend?? If not, come on out for some fun holiday minis with me! 🥰

11/05/2023

I’m super excited to partner with Vermilion Valley Vineyards to offer some fun holiday mini sessions!! It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season with some good vibes and bright smiles! Come hang out with us and let’s spread some joy! Oh, and did I mention Santa will be there?! Don't miss out! 😊

Santa will be there on the 18th from 12-5 and the 19th from 12:30-3. If you want photos including Santa, be sure to book a slot during those times!!

Also, the session will take place outdoors so please dress accordingly!!

Non-refundable deposit can be made by Venmo, Cash App or Apple Pay. I will provide that information upon booking.

Days and times…
Nov. 18th
❌11:30am
❌12:00pm
❌12:30pm
❌1:00pm
❌1:30pm
❌2:00pm
✅2:30pm
❌3:00pm
❌3:30pm
✅4:00pm
✅4:30pm
✅5:00pm

10/23/2023

Senior Class of 2024! 🎉👩‍🎓 I loved having the opportunity to snap some fun portraits with my cousin Avah to celebrate her upcoming accomplishment!! She wanted more of that downtown/city vibe. So, we met downtown Canton and then stopped at umbrella alley in Louisville which was really cool!! It was extremely hard to only pick 10 photos though haha Wait until you see her Sportraits session next 😏 Stay tuned!! 👀😎

10/20/2023

Class of ‘24! Still in need of senior photos?? Message me and let’s get a session scheduled!! 😊

I’ve had a few Senior sessions over the last couple months that still have yet to see social media! More to come soon 😏

This is just a sneak peek of my session with my cousin Avah in Beloit, which is where my family is from before we moved up here on the lake 😊

10/13/2023

I loved hanging out with the Bircher family recently! Tim and I are cousins from my Dads side of my family. My dad was one of 8 kids 👀 So, yeah, there are a lot of us cousins 😂 We unfortunately skipped last year due to my Achilles injury but I was happy to get this session scheduled this year and of course it was great to catch up and capture plenty of smiles and laughs for this beautiful family 😊

10/04/2023

Brittany and Jordan welcomed their baby boy, Levi, on July 21st! I loved getting to meet him a couple weeks later while he was getting settled in at home 🥰 These first moments are always so precious as we all know how fast time flies! Our two boys are seemingly giants now 😭😂 Thankful for all that we have in this life and continue to blessed with! We’re so excited for this little fam as they begin their journey together 😊🙏🏻

10/03/2023

Whew! Idk about all of your but I feel like this summer went by in total warp speed!! I just simply couldn’t keep up and still feeling behind! Well regardless I hope everyone had a great summer season and now enjoying the beautiful fall season that is now upon us 😊 You’ll be seeing quite a few photo highlights from me over this next week 🫣😂 This is the best time of year for family photos especially if you plan to do Christmas cards!! So don’t hesitate to reach out and let’s collaborate 😊 In the meantime enjoy this little Martin+Miller kids mini session from earlier this summer 🥰

07/12/2023

Rachel and I are so excited for Brittany and Jordan as they get closer to welcoming baby Musser!! These two are very good friends of ours. So, when they reached out about getting photos I was fist pumping the air lol They have such genuine love for each other and it truly shows! ♥️ We always love hanging out with them and they killed it with this session! We had lots of good laughs and jokes courtesy of Jordan and I 😂

Also, peep the maternity dress with pockets!! Jordan and I were like Ooo pockets!! Lol

Ya never know what to expect with Jordan (which I love about him) but about halfway through he jokes saying “oh! I have an idea! You should get one of me holding the baby up!” But I don’t think he realized how ready I was to get that picture 🤣 We love these two and can’t wait to meet Baby Musser!!

07/11/2023

I can’t believe how fast summer is flying by! It’s already almost been a month since I had the honor of capturing these sweet moments of the Buchs family with little miss Quinn 😊 poor girl wasn’t feeling too great unfortunately, but we stayed patient and captured some precious moments 🥰

05/27/2023

After capturing some natural light photos, we shifted to a more dynamic look and of course the fire was fun to play with haha