In this generation, the creative scene flourishes, and careers dealing with various types of art are now considered a legitimate profession. An example of this is photography and hairstyling, a skill that was underrated before but now is one of the key parts in creating a business or establishing a brand. One of the artists who are extremely passionate about these forms of art is Chris Martin.
In 1986, Chris started playing and experimenting with colors and lights, which he translated into photographs with his loving grandmother’s support. With backdrops made with blankets tied to his grandmother’s canopy bed and placing all the lamps to give proper lighting, he made a world wherein he can freely express himself. The then 8-year old Chris Martin started taking pictures of people who could spare him 10 minutes of their time. Sometimes, he would style his grandmother most outrageously, with feathers and all, and take pictures of her using the disposable camera. Because of these beautiful moments spent during his younger years, Chris found his niche in photography and hairstyling.
Hailing from Modesto California, Chris Martin moved to the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, three years ago. He has been pounding the pavement to develop his skills in the art of photography and hairstyling. His vibrant spirit to get ahead, coupled with a creative flair, greatly influenced his drive to master the two unsung trades. So, when he began to manifest his eagerness to succeed in these artistic fields, Chris eventually landed a career that struck a balance between photography and hairstyling.
Since he entered the industry, Chris Martin has tirelessly worked with models and celebrities for creative content for businesses, press photos, social media content, and magazines. As a matter of fact, Chris’s prowess in the realms of photography and hairstyling has reached the eye of the entertainment scene through his client, Christine Quinn, who is mostly known for her work from the hit Netflix series entitled “Selling Sunset.” Chris and Christine share the same wavelength with the concepts of beauty, style, and the entire creative pegs. This connection made it easier for them to work together and create jaw-dropping photos.
On top of this breakthrough, Chris’s works can also be seen in various known publications such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Maxim, Nylon, Guess, Grazia, Wall Street Journal, People, Page Six, Daily Mail, Yahoo, and a lot more.
Admittedly, the success that Chris Martin has continuously achieved throughout the years comes as no surprise to those who are aware of his work ethic. From conceptualization to directing, Chris is very hands-on, whether it be choosing the right fashion line, creating outstanding backdrops, styling the model’s hair, and looking for the right makeup artist to suit the concept of the shoot. As a matter of fact, these processes led him to work with Influence Effect – a place where people share the same vision as him.
Given the freedom to express his creativity, Chris Martin continues to immortalize moments and encapsulate a production design’s grandeur in every single frame while making the models feel involved to translate the image in his head.
Currently, Chris Martin is booked with daily shoots, and what motivates him is the will to create a remarkable photo that will surely stand out in millions of pictures being released. Each day, he is filled with encouragement and support from his husband and is inspired by the young artists’ burning passion. All of this moral support is translated to every output.
To see the works of Chris Martin, make sure to visit their Influence Effects’ official website.
