Travel Photography
based in Fort Stewart, GA
Hello there!
I'm Lydia Ellen Martino!
I'm married to the love of my life, who happens to be in the military, so just FYI-we're as patriotic as they come! I LOVE to travel and explore new places with my husband and our precious, silly pup, Ember! I'd be lying if I said that my world doesn't somewhat revolve around my little Labrador mix. We're currently based in Fort Stewart, GA, but who knows where we will be next! I have a goal to visit all of the National Parks before I die and so far, I've been able to see six of them-every one of them has been amazing in their own way! They say that you're either a mountain or a beach person, but I truly cannot choose between either! I'm totally an occasionally extroverted introvert. I love all things cozy and fall, but then when spring rolls around, it literally gives me life!
I enjoy being able to combine my passion for adventure and outdoors with my love of photography! Outdoor sessions are my favorite and getting to experiment with natural light is so fun! I love to capture my clients however they feel embodies their personalities! Photography for me is an outlet to express myself, while capturing priceless moments for others that will last a lifetime. Oh, just in case you were wondering, photoshoots with your fur babies are a definite yes!
When I say I've done it all regarding weddings... I'm not kidding!
I have literally done everything with weddings aside from officiate, DJ, and cater! I've done photography, hair, makeup, cakes, helped with flowers, planning, coordinating, serving, setting up, helped videography, etc. and I know how it all goes! Not to mention, I basically DIYed my entire wedding! Timelines are something crazy and often, unless you have a planner, you have no idea what you're doing when it comes to day of timeline, right? I totally understand and I would be glad to help you with that!
Check out what my clients have had to say!
Testimonials
“Lydia is amazing! She made my wife and I feel so comfortable during our photoshoot in downtown San Antonio. Which is surprising because my wife and I are usually camera shy. Lydia gave really good ideas during the shoot and it made for a fun time. I 100% recommend her if you need someone who is great for any occasion.”
“Lydia is an amazing photographer! She did our engagement photos on top of a moutian in 20 degree weather and they were STUNNING. She will go all out for you! By far the most beautiful photos I have ever received! She was also very instructive on how to pose and what to fix to make each picture better than the last. Such an amazing and memorable experience with pictures that captured all of it! Will
always recommend her!”
“I have been taking pictures with Lydia for 4+ years and her work gets better and better! She’s such an outgoing photographer with creative ideas. She inspires you to do different things and supports your unique ideas of a photo shoot! With her you’ll have not only a great time but also a great friend. My family and I have always favored her work with any event we’ve had. I highly recommend her for any and all special or meaningful photos you would like!”
“Lydia does amazing work!! My kids loved every minute of our family pictures (so did the adults 🤣). She captured true laughter and it was so much fun! We received some beautiful memories that we will treasure forever! Highly recommend he for family portraits.”
“Lydia is an amazing photographer! We thoroughly enjoyed working with her for our engagement and wedding photos. She was more than a photographer, but a friend who was there to help things go smoothly (outside of photos) and provide a calming atmosphere during hectic times. Our photos turned out AMAZING! Thank you so much!”
“Lydia took my engagement photos. She did such a good job making us feel comfortable. She is soo good at working with lighting! Our pictures came out amazing! Highly recommend her for any pictures you need done. The shoot was very professional, and Lydia is such a sweet person. We loved the pictures so much we are having her do our wedding as well.”
“She has a passion for photography and it truly shows, and with that level of passion comes great pictures. Not only does she take phenomenal photos, but she is super fun to be around, which makes the day truly memorable! If you are anything like me and my fiancee and have a hard time making genuine smiles and poses in photos, then you absolutely need Lydia because she is so goofy that you are guaranteed genuine smiles!”
“In short, this photo shoot impressed me greatly. When I say my fiancé and I have no clue what we’re doing, just assume it’s even worse that you might picture. She knew what to make us do with our hands, and where to look, she made totally staged photo’s look comfortable and natural, and even was able to take candid photo’s of us goofing around and turn them into some of my favorites from the whole day. She’s fun to work with and I didn’t stop laughing the entire day. A great photographer and person! 10/10”
“Lydia recently took our daughter, Molly's, senior pictures. She went above and beyond when it came to the shoot and helped a lot with props. She did a fabulous job and each photo really captures our daughters personality.”
