Daniel Martinez, Founder

As a California native, there’s so much to love about our beautiful state. From the sunshine & palm trees of SoCal, to the fog & redwoods of NorCal, I earned my Bachelor’s from UCLA and Master’s from Stanford University. Delivering creative projects that provoke emotion is my passion. My goal is to help you tell your story through pictures, video, or graphic design. Everything from capturing special moments like family photos and senior portraits, to strategic advertising campaigns using product photography and professional footage.

Education & Certifications

  • MA in Education, Stanford University

  • BA in Psychology, UCLA

  • Certificate in Project Management, PMI

  • Certificate in Project Management, Google

  • Certificate in Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Google

  • Certificate in Content Creation, Adobe

  • Part 107 Drone Pilot License

Additional Experience

In addition to creative skills and experience, I lean on my experience with psychology research to support delivering engaging content. I have assisted with research involving motivation, sense of belonging, and decision-making to better understand brand perception, consumer behavior, and visual story-telling. Examples include conducting a UCLA research project and 40 page manuscript on E-Commerce product selection, and assisting world-renowned Stanford professor, Carol Dweck, with mindset research.

Meanwhile, for Stanford’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions, I currently coordinate and represent Stanford at college fairs and interview prospective applicants. Lastly, I have prior experience as an AP Calculus AB & BC teacher where I managed to quadruple the amount of kids earning college credit in just four years by drastically improving recruitment, retention, and creating my own curriculum.

With Pacific Ridge Studios, you can expect a high-quality, professional experience from start to finish.

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