I'm a studio photographer based in Chicago with over 10 years of creating high-quality product and artwork imagery for eCommerce, marketing, and catalogs. I thrive on collaborating with art directors, specialists, and cross-functional teams to maintain consistent visual standards and deliver polished images under tight deadlines. I excel in lighting, styling, and campaign execution, and I manage asset organization, color accuracy, and file delivery. I also produce short-form video content and enjoy mentoring junior teammates while refining workflows to support seasonal campaigns.

Roberto Martinez

I'm a studio photographer based in Chicago with over 10 years of creating high-quality product and artwork imagery for eCommerce, marketing, and catalogs. I thrive on collaborating with art directors, specialists, and cross-functional teams to maintain consistent visual standards and deliver polished images under tight deadlines. I excel in lighting, styling, and campaign execution, and I manage asset organization, color accuracy, and file delivery. I also produce short-form video content and enjoy mentoring junior teammates while refining workflows to support seasonal campaigns.

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I’m a studio photographer based in Chicago with over 10 years of creating high-quality product and artwork imagery for eCommerce, marketing, and catalogs. I thrive on collaborating with art directors, specialists, and cross-functional teams to maintain consistent visual standards and deliver polished images under tight deadlines.

I excel in lighting, styling, and campaign execution, and I manage asset organization, color accuracy, and file delivery. I also produce short-form video content and enjoy mentoring junior teammates while refining workflows to support seasonal campaigns.

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Work Experience

Photographer (Full-Time) at Freeman’s Auction
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photograph and edit 100+ high-quality product and artwork images weekly. Shoot and edit short-form video content for social media and marketing. Collaborate with creative and specialists on content for auctions, marketing, and social. Maintain organized image libraries and manage color accuracy and file delivery. Capture styled visuals to support campaign and catalog goals. Assist with refining workflows and onboarding seasonal staff.
Senior Product Photographer at LTD Commodities
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Led photo production for catalogs, including lighting, styling, and set design. Collaborated with stylists, art directors, and marketing leads on campaign visuals. Shot and edited video content for product highlights and seasonal promotions. Ensured quality control and delivery of all visual assets. Mentored junior photographers and freelancers on studio practices. Trained up from assistant photographer to Senior photographer role.

Education

BFA at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Associate in Arts at Elgin Community College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services