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Casi Martinez
Artist
Bio
Casi Martinez is a B.A. candidate in Photography at the University of La Verne in La Verne, California with an expected graduation date of May 2023. Martinez is a photographer working primarily in photography, video, alternative processes, who’s practice centers on portraits and abstraction, utilizing common household items and found material in order to enhance the work. Casi Martinez was born and raised in Southern California and is currently based in Upland, California. Upcoming exhibitions in 2023 include the ULV Photography Senior Thesis Exhibition in April.
Education
Spring 2021 - Associates in Photography, Department of Art & Art History, Chaffey Community College, Rancho Cucamonga, California
Spring 2023 - (expected) B.A. in Photography, Department of Art & Art History, University of La Verne, La Verne, California
Group Exhibitions
2023 - Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography, “State of Mind,” University of La Verne, La Verne, California
2023 - Irene Carlson Gallery of Photography, “Humanifestation,” University of La Verne, La Verne, California
2020 - Wignall Museum, “2020 Student Invitational,”Chaffey CommunityCollege, RanchoCucamonga, California
2019 - Progress Gallery, “To Be Honest,” Pomona, California
Professional Experience
Spring 2023 - Staff Photographer, The Campus Times, University of La Verne, La Verne, California - Produced photographs and photographic essays in over 100 issues of the weekly newspaper in the Arts, Features, News, Opinion, and Sports sections.
- Photography Editor, La Verne Magazine, University of La Verne, La Verne, California Photographed for two magazine articles for the La Verne Magazine Summer 2023 edition. Review and edit photos for publication, identify relevant photos, and arrange layout.
Fall 2022 - Staff Photographer, The Campus Times, University of La Verne, La Verne, California - Produced photographs and photographic essays in over 100 issues of the weekly newspaper in the Arts, Features, News, Opinion, and Sports sections.
- Staff Photographer, La Verne Magazine, University of La Verne, La Verne, California Photographed for two magazine articles for the La Verne Magazine Winter 2023 edition.
2017-2020 - First Assistant Photographer, Michael Negrete Photography, Claremont, California - Assisted the owner in the creation and production of commercial portraits.
Technical Abilities
Highly skilled with Canon and Sony digital cameras as well as 35mm analog, black and white analog development and printing. Proficient in Studio and commercial Photography. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Bridge CC, Adobe Premiere Pro CC,Adobe Lightroom CC, as well as certified in Capture One.
References available upon request.