As a commercial photographer and visual artist, I am energized by good work and good design. I have my own thriving studio, work in the corporate world, and now straddle between creating images, and making a living. I am formally trained in the discipline of art and photography. I strive to give 100% to each project and photo-shoot. I believe that my next image will be my best image.

Alison Barnes Martin

As a commercial photographer and visual artist, I am energized by good work and good design. I have my own thriving studio, work in the corporate world, and now straddle between creating images, and making a living. I am formally trained in the discipline of art and photography. I strive to give 100% to each project and photo-shoot. I believe that my next image will be my best image.

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As a commercial photographer and visual artist, I am energized by good work and good design. I have my own thriving studio, work in the corporate world, and now straddle between creating images, and making a living.

I am formally trained in the discipline of art and photography. I strive to give 100% to each project and photo-shoot. I believe that my next image will be my best image.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer / Assistant at Various clients in the Los Angeles market
January 1, 1999 - Present
Freelance photography and assistant work across multiple projects in the LA market.
Photographer/Owner at Alison Barnes Martin Photography
January 1, 1999 - Present
Owner and photographer; Product, Lifestyle, Garment, Jewelry photography; Commercial studio; problem solver and idea generator for clients; responsible for concept-to-end product; on-location and in-studio shoots.
Photographer / Owner at Alison Barnes Martin Photography
January 1, 1999 - Present
Owner and lead photographer of a commercial studio; specializes in product, lifestyle, garment, and jewelry photography; problem solver and idea generator for clients; shoots on location and in studio.
Photographer at Hallmark Cards, Inc.
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2012
General photographer: Advertising, Corporate, Catalogue, and Product photography; emphasizes emotion and storytelling.
Freelance Photographer at Various – Los Angeles market
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999
Freelance photographer; assignments across fashion, product, and editorial projects; developed portfolio and client relationships in the LA market.
Freelance Assistant Photographer at Various – Los Angeles market
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
Assisted photographers on freelance projects; supported shoots and production workflows in the LA market.

Education

BFA at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
BFA in Photography at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at Art Center College of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026

Qualifications

Member, VP-ASMP; FGI; KCAC; CPS; FreelanceExchange
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Other
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    Photography spread that showcases high end fashion and fashion accessories. photo branding