Daniel Martinez, Owner
Pacific Ridge Studios was founded to help local businesses stand out online through high-quality visuals and marketing strategies.
Founder Daniel Martinez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA and Master’s degree in Teaching from Stanford. At the intersection of psychology and education, Daniel consults with business owners on the latest marketing strategies to establish a conversion funnel for social media using captivating content. His creative foundation spans almost two decades, beginning with a self-taught background in photography, video, editing, and graphic design.
Based in Orange County, Pacific Ridge Studios partners with businesses to create captivating visual media and provides personalized guidance to help them develop their brand and grow their business on social media.
Visual Media
Daniel’s eye for art began with picking up his first camera and shooting landscape photos as early as 2006. Since then, he’s captured portraits, sports, landscapes, and products photography.
Meanwhile, Daniel has developed his technical skills with Adobe’s Creative Suite—most notably, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
More recently, he’s elevated his passion to with aerial cinematography. Licensed by the FAA and insured for commercial work, Daniel uses elevated perspectives to deliver impactful storytelling.
Marketing Psychology
Driven by a deep interest in marketing and consumer behavior, Daniel earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA. During his senior-year research project, he studied how product selection influences customer decision-making and purchasing behavior.
Before creating content, Daniel researches each business, the local market, and behavior patterns of its target audience to ensure every creative decision is informed by strategy.
By applying marketing psychology and behavioral insights, Daniel creates compelling visual content that helps business reach the right audience, build trust in potential clients, and grow their business.
Consulting
Lastly, Daniel leverages his Masters in Teaching from Stanford University to create lessons and support business owners through one-on-one consultations.
He has created his own curriculum on Meta’s Business Suite, establishing a marketing funnel, managing a CRM, nurturing potential leads, strategies for social media, and taking advantage of the latest automation tools.
Education & Certifications
MA in Teaching, Stanford University
BA in Psychology, UCLA
Certificate in Project Management, PMI & Google
Certificate in Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Google
Certificate in Content Creation, Adobe
Part 107 FAA Drone Pilot License
