Camarillo born and raised, family is very important to us here in this growing, yet still small town. I first fell in love with photography 10 years ago, after the birth of my nephew. The excitement of capturing every detail of his life inspired me to take photography seriously. After thinking I was going to become a veterinarian, and working in a veterinary hospital for four years, I made the very important decision to follow my other passion, and become a photojournalist. I decided to take my passion to Biola University. It was there that I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in photojournalism.

A smile on the face of a person when receiving a well-done photo of themselves, their loved ones, and yes even their beloved pets, is what encourages me to continue practicing this craft. Photography is not just a hobby of mine, it’s a passion. Creating tangible memories for people is what drives me, as well as my love for family and their pets.

Faith Martinez