REAL. NATURAL. AUTHENTIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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"I LIVE THE LIFE I LOVE AND LOVE THE LIFE I LIVE"

I love a simple photograph, just a beautiful simple photograph of a moment documented. A perfect combination of personality, "in - the- now", a story, with out a forced smile or pose. Photography to me was never just an idea or hobby, I was born to do this. I literally feel when I have captured the perfect moment, the perfect look, smile, run, and expression.

I am absolutely 100% crazy about everything photography. I'm passionate about meeting and getting to know people. I document life how I see it. It's my perspective and I authentically photograph from my heart.

My camera, YES it's an extension of my eye but also my mind. Being a photographer is not just something I do, it IS who I am along with so many other things. The people I meet, the moments I document all make up who I am. I document love for a living - whether for a brand new baby, or child. or family All those laughs, hugs, and smiles captured on film may be gone but will always exist in a picture. And I love doing that for people!

I've been a full time professional photographer since September 2007. For the past 5 years, I've photographed such awesome couples and the sweetest of children. My professional career started with the focus on weddings, however after the birth of my first daughter Amelia and my wedding client's extending their families, I've become an portrait photographer for newborns, babies, children and families exclusively.

I currently reside in Bloomfield, NJ with my husband Frank, almost 2 year old Amelia and our 2 dogs Peanut and Coco.

about AVA MARTINEZ