Testimonials

Commercial/Editorial/Events:

Fri Forjindam, Editor-in-Chief, Creative Director, WEDDING NOUVEAU (Los Angeles): 

“Part of my job requires scouring the event design industry for the best of the best in fashion, style, event planning and photography. There are many professionals out there, yes, but Martine’s body of work distinguishes itself from the rest by celebrating candid moments, effortless style and a level of intimacy that only comes with years of experience and passion in her business. SImply put, she knows her stuff! We were honored to include Martine’s work in our premiere magazine issue, and would jump at the opportunity to brag about her for future editorials or couples. Oh, and she’s a doll to work with too…which is always a plus!” October 14, 2011

Jeff Clements, Marketing Manager, Hideaway Resorts:

“Martine was a pleasure to work with and went the extra mile to make sure we ticked off every item on an extensive shot list for both Dunk Island and Bedarra Island… horse riding, golf, archery, kayaking, water trampoline, farm animals, mountain biking, romantic beach tables, beachfront rooms, live musicians, beach picnics, yoga, pilates, cocktails, weddings, jetski’s, spa, swimming pools, water sports, villas, restaurants, gourmet degustation tables, chefs, children, coconuts… She shot sunrise to sunset set from helicopters, boats, quad bikes, ladders. On day 2 (of a 4 day shoot) we had already sent some of her images to our agency to use in our communication and media releases.”

Mia Lacy,  Libra Communications, PR for Port Douglas Carnivale:

“Martine – now the Carnivale’s over for another year can I just tell you how valuable your superb photographs are to this project.  We got so much more media coverage because we had your professionally executed image library, which we used for publicity and advertising (including the tv commercials which looked great as a result of your images!).  Your support and sponsorship of new events such as Palates of Port and the Food Fight in creating the imagery used to define these new initiatives was so much appreciated.  Your professionalism, creativity and insight into your craft is priceless and there’s no one else I’d rather work with!” [2009 Photos] [2010 photos]

Tokyo English LifeLine + The Japan-Australia Society Event Coordinator, Christian Stevenson:

“Martine did a fantastic job photographing our biggest annual fundraising events. She was on fire with the guests as she worked the room to capture hundreds of great shots. The photos were used on our websites to help advertise other events. They were also sent to special guests as a way to follow up and thank special people who we wanted to engage further. Some photos were classic action shots, some captured people in a whole new light. We received great feedback from guests who loved the fun, candid, romantic and elegant angle that Martine can create.”  [Photos here, here, here]

Weddings:

Sarah & Keisuke (Tokyo):

“Martine did our wedding shots and produced a set of authentic, wonderful and meaningful photographs that not only looked good but also told a story, as though she really knew who we were and captured it. Her presence was as all great photographers is; invisible and part of everything at the same time. 2 years later my husband and I had the privilege of working with Martine again this time to record our 2 year anniversary at a lake in Japan. She took chances, had us interact with the natural beauty of the surroundings in a way that again, perfectly captured who we are as a couple as well as being great fun. The results were stunning. I chose Martine to take professional shots of me for my profiles. Again, a great night, she knew exactly what to do to make it a relaxed and fun experience for me and crew out some beautiful and professional shots. I recommended her for other shoots during her time in Tokyo and was never disappointed. Her passion for photography and for getting better and better, coupled with her amazing way with people means that Martine becomes part of your experience in the most humble and positive way.” October 16, 2011

Rod & Kristy (Port Douglas):

“Martine is great! She did our wedding photos last year in Port Douglas and we could not be happier with the experience and the results! She was quite open to our suggestions and was able to capture our best moments of our big day. We had a great experience and a great time doing the photos as well! And of course the photos were fantastic. Soooo… many to choose from, unreal! Go Martine” September 7, 2011 - Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

Katie & Andrew (Sydney) 2011:

Thank you very much for capturing our day so perfectly. We love our photos, especially the candid ones we didn’t even know you took.Being only the two of us there on the day, it was particularly important to us to capture the moment to share with family & friends and we think you did this perfectly. We really enjoyed meeting you, and loved the personal service you gave us from our coffee and chat the day before the wedding to our celebratory cocktail after the wedding.

We wish you all the success you deserve and would not hesitate to recommend your services. Kind Regards,

Andrew & Kate Brown

Brian & Jen (London) 2009: Response 1: “AAAAGH!  They’re GORGEOUS!!!  Give me a minute to calm down…  I have had a look through your faves and they’re fantastic!!…” + Response 2: “Oh! oh! OH!  we’ve just spent the last two hours looking over the photos and it was like being back there for the evening.  What a dream! I just had to say how eternally (really!!) grateful we are for choosing you to be our photographer.  Your enthusiasm and true love for your art is so evident in the way that you work and the beauty that produces.  You really captured our day perfectly and we cannot believe we were so lucky to find you.  No naff!  Just gorgeous.  Thank you. How will we ever choose??” [Photos]

Shane & Haylee (Sydney) 2010: “The photos are absolutely perfect, and are definitely what we were after – plenty of family and friends shots that still capture the entire day! We are so very happy with them, thank you so much for doing such an amazing job and capturing the day so perfectly for us!!” [Photos]

Marlene & Michael 2010:“We absolutely love the photos and are very happy with them!   There are so many great shots and we really love the colours and the way you have captured those special moments  and emotions that help us remember the day. Thank-you so much for all your talent, good humour, helpfulness and patience on the day.  You made it possible to capture those beautiful photos – never an easy task with three little kids in tow! and you did it with such ease, unobtrusiveness and style.  Thank-you.”

Catrin & Philip (Sydney) 2009: “These are completely fabulous – we are absolutely delighted with the moments and the mood you have captured. We had the loveliest time looking through them last night thank you so much. Thank you again for being so wonderful on the day. You were everywhere and nowhere and just fitted in so perfectly to our wedding.” [Photos]

Shoshannah & Tracy (Brisbane) 2010: “Trace and I  just want to say that the photos are absolutely beautiful, and it has been a real challenge to pick and choose between them!  We love them all!  You have done such a fantastic job – we are very happy with them!!  Thank you so much!!!!”

Portraits:

Sandi (Tokyo/Seattle): “Martine is the coolest. She kept it loose and fun, and made all my glamor dreams come. She has a very artistic eye and a genius for lighting, which sets her miles apart from the run-of-the-mill professional photographer. And she’s really nice.” [Photos]

Lara  (Tokyo/Canada): “I dislike the cliche of family portraits in a studio, so have never done it. But having Martine come into our home and capture some pictures of our family was a great experience. Certainly it was not an easy thing to do with the three kids all looking the wrong way and goofing around, plus the occasional cat wandering through, but the pictures capture an essence of that time in our lives, complete with the unpredictability that comes along with raising a young family. I also love that they convey the space in which we live, the home that records so many memories.

Thank you Martine, for your wonderful work, and I hope you will come back to Tokyo soon so we can have another session in our new house- scheduled to be finished in February.” [Photos]

Tiffany and Yasunori (Tokyo/USA): “We love our photos and two years later continue to receive rave reviews from our friends and family.  With us living so far away from my family and friends, these photos have really helped them to get a sense of vibe between my husband and I.  My mom has shown all of her friends.  The experience itself was amazing.  My husband is very shy but before I knew it he was posing and laughing and being natural.  We had a great time trying different looks and angles.  We will cherish our photos for a lifetime.  Thank you so much!”

Akiko (Tokyo/USA): I have never worked with a photographer who made me feel so comfortable that I was able to show the “true me” in each photo. All of my current promotional photos (concert flyers, programs, etc) were taken by Martine, and I always get fabulous compliments. Thank you for capturing the crazy, silly, sassy, dramatic, fierce and everything in between of me! [Photos]