Steven Martlaro – Class of 2011 ~~~ Palm Desert Photographer

January 11, 2011

Over the holidays I got the great pleasure to photograph an amazing senior. Although, I might be just a little partial since he is my brother. 🙂 Without being biased, he is amazing. He has been through some hurdles in his life and has come out on top. He is involved in the Business Academy at La Sierra High School and loves it. Another one of his loves are his nephews and capturing their every move on his phone.

We had a blast at each of the three locations we went to in the Palm Springs area. It was quite an adventure and I am sure we will remember it forever! Here are a few of the images from his Senior Portrait Session.

Enjoy!

~ Ann

ABOUT Ann

My path here wasn't exactly straight, and I think that's what makes it worth telling.

I wasn't supposed to be a photographer. I was supposed to become a doctor. Neurobiology premed, on track, until my oldest son was diagnosed with epilepsy and life took a hard U-turn. I took a break and enrolled in photography classes I had always wanted to take but never could as a premed. On day two I knew. This was where I was supposed to be. Funny thing is, that analytical, detail-oriented part of me never left. It just shows up differently now, in the way I plan every session, read the light, and pay attention to the moments most people miss. I finished my degree in a year and a half, started my business the following October, and sixteen years later I still believe this is the gift God gave me to give to others. And I don't take that lightly.