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Of the many things I appreciate about Tracy's work are her keen and discerning eye, her joyful energy and easy-going manner, her efficiency and agility, and her artistic sensitivity, intuition, and determined pursuit of stunning shots. "

The Long Story

My journey into photography was far from straightforward — but every life experience, job, and creative detour has brought me to exactly where I am today.

I grew up on a 300-acre cattle and horse farm in Southern Quebec, spending my childhood in exploration. Free-range and curious, I swam in the river, cross-country skied through the woods in winter, and roamed wherever my pony, feet, or bike would take me.

I was fortunate to pursue many forms of art from a young age. I was always fascinated with my mum’s Nikon SLR and would often steal it to photograph horses, kittens, and flowers. The love of photography was born in those solo days of petty camera theft and lawlessness. My beloved high school art teacher steered me toward graphic design in college, and what followed was 15 years working as a designer — both in-house and freelance.

I never imagined myself living in California, but shortly after buying my first digital camera, fate brought me to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2007. My graphic design background has made me a more thoughtful and rounded photographer — I think about composition, light, and storytelling in ways that go beyond just pressing the shutter.

These days my purpose is clear: to use my skills to amplify the work of artists, performers, and performing arts organizations through photography. I feel honored to capture moments of life — our vulnerabilities, our beauty, and everything in between.

I look forward to every new collaboration. If my style resonates with your vision, I’d love to hear from you.

Hi, I’m Tracy Martin.

A passionate photographer, filmmaker, and performing arts advocate.

I help people, performers and organizations create strong visuals through photos and film to propel their company or personal brand.

  • I have 18 years of experience working with large and small theatre and dance companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
  • My images are routinely published nationwide in theatre magazines and major newspapers.
  • Clients include Stanford University, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, TheatreWorks SV, Rubicon Theatre Company, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, ACT, Teatro Zinzanni, Burn The Floor, Broadway By The Bay, Hillbarn Theatre, Oakland School for the Arts, and many more.
  • My images have been published in American Theatre magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, The Seattle Times and other major outlets nationwide.