Luis is a Fine Art Photographer in its widest sense. Relatively new in Photography, he has spent the last five years studying and training with the support of other artists. During this time Martin has built and formed his own concept of aesthetic and visual communication. In 2008 he considered his work ready to be displayed in front of the most reputed photographic circles, associations and competitions.
Based in Spain, travels are a source of inspiration especially in street and scenic photography where some cities like New York, Prague, Budapest or London are authentic creativity shelters for him. The recurrent travel to his childhood is also reflected in his work.
Luis mentions photographers Alvaro Ybarra Zavala (Getty Images Reportage) and Kosuke Okahara (Agence Vu) as a relevant influence in his training. Both have proven to be important influence in his practice . “Indeed they made me understand the discipline, commitment and emotion going into every picture…"
- First Prize. London Photographic Association, 2009 Portraiture Competition.
- First Prize. LPA “My Backyard 5” 2009 Documentary competition.
- Highly Recommended. LPA, “Let's Face It.5”, 2009 Portraiture
- Highly Recommended. LPA, “Let's Face It.6”, 2010 Portraiture
- Shortlisted. El Magazine-La Vanguardia News, “Best Picture 2008”
- Third Prize. El Norte de Castilla Newspaper, “Lights and Shadows”, 2008
- Second Prize. “The Water Flowing”, 2008
The Assembly Rooms Gallery. London April-May 2010
Let’s Face It. 5, London March 2009.
NYPH 09. New York Photo Festival May 2009
“Miradas y Letras 2010" Fundación Camino Lengua Castellana
LPA Portraiture Awards Book 2010
Digital Camera Magazine UK issue 80