Sports Photography Ashley Zimmerman Period. 4 5/25/11
Bob Martin He is a multi-award winning action shot photographer specializing in shooting action, graphic and editorial pictures for advertising, corporate and editorial clients During the last 20 years Bob has photographed every major event Bob Martin's photography has been recognized by more than 53 national and international awards He is a three time winner of the British Sports Photographer of the Year In 2005 he won over 23 awards including the coveted 'Sports Picture of the Year' in the World Press Photo Awards
Background Born in Brisbane in 1947 His career started at the tender age of fifteen when he was drawn into the hard-edged world of Advertising as a trainee illustrator/designer Serving his early years as a freelance artist, junior art director, he took the bold step of starting his own Ad Agency, Robert Martin Advertising, at the surprisingly young age of twenty-five His agency successfully went on for over 30 years Now retired from business, Robert has made room in his life for his love of painting and to fulfill his creative appetite, he has been using his talent and technique in many workshops
Action Shots Bob Martin has taken action shots from the last ten Summer and Winter Olympics, to Elephant Polo and Horse Racing on Ice He is currently the only Sports Illustrated photographer to be based outside of the USA
Advertising Photos Martin has an ad agency, Robert Martin Advertising
Editorial Clients
Publications Sports Illustrated Time Newsweek Life Magazine Stern Paris Match Bunte L"Equipe The Sunday Times The New York Times
Bibliography Martin, Robert. "Sports Photography." RMA. n.d. Web. 25 Jan Martin, Robert. "Photography." Life Work. n.d. Web. 25 Jan Martin, Robert. "Robert Martin Art." Background Web. 25 Jan