Marty Pearl was born in the military town of Fayetteville-Cape Fear, North Carolina on March 1st, 1970.
His parents relocated to their hometown of Louisville, KY in August 1970.
Marty has two sisters (and two brother-in-laws,) three nieces, and a nephew.
All of the members of his immediate family are published writers.
The family picture to the left was taken in Mexico in June 2006.
To see more of Marty's Family Photos, Click HERE
His parents relocated to their hometown of Louisville, KY in August 1970.
Marty has two sisters (and two brother-in-laws,) three nieces, and a nephew.
All of the members of his immediate family are published writers.
The family picture to the left was taken in Mexico in June 2006.
To see more of Marty's Family Photos, Click HERE
Marty was raised in Louisville's Southend and attended Catholic school from 1976-88 (compliments of forced bussing.)
He served in the US Navy between 1988-90, where he honed his photography skills in Europe doing freelance work for the Department of Defense.
Upon his return to civilian life, Marty became a professional videographer and ruled Louisville's Public Access scene with a string of underground, cult TV shows between 1992-99.
In 2002, he focused his attention on his love of still photography, and turned pro in 2003.
He served in the US Navy between 1988-90, where he honed his photography skills in Europe doing freelance work for the Department of Defense.
Upon his return to civilian life, Marty became a professional videographer and ruled Louisville's Public Access scene with a string of underground, cult TV shows between 1992-99.
In 2002, he focused his attention on his love of still photography, and turned pro in 2003.
Marty has had hundreds of photos published by the LEO (Louisville Eccentric Observer.)
He also works as a freelance writer, and has had several stories published. He has been a featured performer in Art Sanctuary's Storytelling Series.
His first feature article to appear on the cover of the LEO was a story about Knob Creek Gun Range's Semi-Annual Machine Gun Shoot in March of 2006.
The photo on the left is from that assignment and is of Marty and R. Lee Ermey (host of the HIstory Channel's Mail Call.)
He also works as a freelance writer, and has had several stories published. He has been a featured performer in Art Sanctuary's Storytelling Series.
His first feature article to appear on the cover of the LEO was a story about Knob Creek Gun Range's Semi-Annual Machine Gun Shoot in March of 2006.
The photo on the left is from that assignment and is of Marty and R. Lee Ermey (host of the HIstory Channel's Mail Call.)
Marty is a smart ass at heart, and loves to manifest his demented creativity into the limitless potential of Photoshop.
To the right is an example of his abilities in a piece entitled, "Cookie Pimp."
Click HERE to Read Marty's Stories
Click HERE to View Marty's Humor Files
To the right is an example of his abilities in a piece entitled, "Cookie Pimp."
Click HERE to Read Marty's Stories
Click HERE to View Marty's Humor Files
Marty resides in the Original Highlands Neighborhood of Louisville's Bohemian District with his romantic partner and creative collaborator Ms. Shawn Price.
He is also the proud parent of a four-year-old Lab-German Shep Mix named Tully and a cross-eyed Siamese Creampoint named Mauvische.
To See Tully at Play, Click HERE
To see more of Ms. Shawn Price, Click HERE
He is also the proud parent of a four-year-old Lab-German Shep Mix named Tully and a cross-eyed Siamese Creampoint named Mauvische.
To See Tully at Play, Click HERE
To see more of Ms. Shawn Price, Click HERE
In 2007, Marty expanded his business and skill set to include: sports & action photography, international commercial photography, magazine work, High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI) and stylistic natural light portraiture.
His hard work and focus on artistic evolution enabled Marty to sell over 12,000 images (with 297 being published) in 2007 alone. He was the only photographer attached to the URHere Louisville Magazine launched in May of 2008. Over 100 of his vibrant images are featured in this free publication being touted as an "insiders Guide to Louisville" and published by the LEO (Louisville Eccentric Observer.)
As of May 2009, Marty has had 552 images published in various magazines.
His hard work and focus on artistic evolution enabled Marty to sell over 12,000 images (with 297 being published) in 2007 alone. He was the only photographer attached to the URHere Louisville Magazine launched in May of 2008. Over 100 of his vibrant images are featured in this free publication being touted as an "insiders Guide to Louisville" and published by the LEO (Louisville Eccentric Observer.)
As of May 2009, Marty has had 552 images published in various magazines.
He is for hire and comes equipped with the following bodies:
1) Canon 21.1mp Full Frame 5D Mark ii
2) Canon 15.1mp 50D
the following lenses (which differ in focal length depending on which body is attached, and effectively doubling each one's ability):
1.) 24-70mm f/2.8 "L" Series Lens
2) 70-200mm IS f/2.8 "L" Series (industry standard for sports, politics, & event coverage)
3) 50mm f/1.4 (the ultimate photojournalist lens--superfast, plenty wide, and indiscreet)
4) 85mm f/1.8 (the preferred focal length of the portrait photographer)
5) 2x teleconverter (double the pleasure for all of the above)
6) and a 430EX Flash (though rarely used, but essential to the journalist.)
MartyPearl.com now also boasts dedicated studio space with four mono-lights and several background selections for all of your portraiture needs.
It can be assembled on-site for corporate head shots or private parties.
1) Canon 21.1mp Full Frame 5D Mark ii
2) Canon 15.1mp 50D
the following lenses (which differ in focal length depending on which body is attached, and effectively doubling each one's ability):
1.) 24-70mm f/2.8 "L" Series Lens
2) 70-200mm IS f/2.8 "L" Series (industry standard for sports, politics, & event coverage)
3) 50mm f/1.4 (the ultimate photojournalist lens--superfast, plenty wide, and indiscreet)
4) 85mm f/1.8 (the preferred focal length of the portrait photographer)
5) 2x teleconverter (double the pleasure for all of the above)
6) and a 430EX Flash (though rarely used, but essential to the journalist.)
MartyPearl.com now also boasts dedicated studio space with four mono-lights and several background selections for all of your portraiture needs.
It can be assembled on-site for corporate head shots or private parties.
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