The photographs that Martin produces are representative of the way he views the everyday things around us. Martin may see common items in a different light or extract them from their surroundings in a way to make them more interesting or attractive. The subjects that Martin photographs range from scenic to wildlife and still life. He also likes to preserve on film, items that bring to mind a bygone era, nostalgic images that will not be around much longer in their natural settings. Some of the photographs that he takes require a lot of effort and forethought to get the right kind of lighting, composition and subject materials. Others are the result of having the equipment ready for the moment when that special image appears.

Martin has had award winning photographs in international, national, statewide and local publications.

Many of the photographs that Martin prints in the darkroom are made without any manipulation under the enlarger. Some images however, require some burning, dodging, cropping or maybe color or tonal enhancement to bring out the effect that Martin is looking for.

All of the photographs that Martin produces are sprayed with a special photographic lacquer. This lacquer protects the print from premature fading as well as enabling it to be cleaned with a damp cloth or even a mild soap solution, if it should become soiled. It is because of this lacquer that Martin does not put glass in front of any framed print that does not have a mat, thus allowing the full impact of the image to come through.

The equipment that Martin uses depends on the subject matter and situation. For detailed scenic or involved images, he uses a 4x5 view camera. For less demanding photographs he relies on a 120 (medium) format, and for wildlife and spur-of-the moment happenings, he uses a 35mm camera. Martin has now integrated digital imaging into his work.