ABOUT
about
Get to know more about the guy behind the camera that’s preserving life’s deeply meaningful moments for wholesome couples.
MY MISSION
To preserve your heart’s desires.
From the consultation, our Dream Wedding Talk (where you tell me about your dream wedding) to the engagement session, it’s all designed to build a strong connection between us.
It is my mission to truly understand your heart’s desires during your wedding day and preserve those memories through my lens.
Above photos by my homie Roythephotographer.
11
years of experience
Picture This
MY EPIPHANY
One day, I was doing a birthday shoot for a 2-year-old toddler in Columbus, Ohio. In order to get the attention of the toddler, I was making gugu-gaga type of noises, Peek-a-boo, whoooooooooo, “Hiiiiiiiiiiii”, Booooooo” I was also waiving balloons and toys….and suddenly it hit me
WHAT THE F%CK AM I DOING? I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS SH!T!
Of course, I did not say this out loud. I remained composed and professional, the clients loved their photos, they still received a quality experience and I even got a great review from them!
…. But I hated who I had to be at that moment.
A few weeks later I was photographing a wedding and had another sudden realization just as powerful, only this time it was the exact opposite.
I remembered it as if it was yesterday
The venue was filled with tunes from the 2000s classic “I have a feeling, that tonight going to be a good night”. Family and friends surrounded the couple in the middle of the dance floor. The moon, stars, and the DJ’s colorful lights lit the night.
I was in the zone! Barely blinking, I walked around for the perfect angle to capture my couple’s sheer excitement until I found it, and “CLiCK” what a beautiful photograph this was.
I remember thinking, “I’m literally photographing one of the most deeply meaningful moments in two people’s lives, their wedding. Everyone is looking their best and having the time of their lives, I absolutely love this, this is where I want to pour my time and energy!”
Once I remembered this feeling, that is when I decided to become a wedding photography expert and focus solely on photographing things I’m passionate about.
This is the crew
The A1 Team! Ride or Die! Besties!
This is the crew that comes together to preserve your most precious moments, and to document your story with intent.
From left to right, Brea, Maya, Sha’ra. Not pictured, me lol I could not let that moment slip took the photo myself, so technically I am still part of this candid photograph :).
The crew members specialize in:
-Emotion-full, Epic & Everlasting photographs –
-Compelling cinematic video storytelling
-The one in the middle, Maya, is a sought-after hair and makeup specialist.
We are beyond excited and honored to be considered by you!
candid moments captured
satisfied clients
cups of coffee
prioritized client at a time
My Brand Values
Listen to understand, empathize and connect.
Chase authentic & deeply meaningful moments.
Be all in.
Preserve your story.
MY STORY
A timeline of a professional wedding photographer in Tampa
Jun 2011
Between helping out in everything I could and occasionally breaking it down on the dance floor with some “bachata” moves. I was eventually asked to take photos at my dad’s nightclub. This is how it all started for me.
Mar 2012
Nightclub photography has the most difficult lighting situations out of any other type of photography. Because of this, I started developing a keen eye for capturing the authentic emotions people would have when they are out having a blast with friends.
Sep 2013
A friend of a friend was getting married, we talked on the phone for a bit and clicked! Since the beginning, I’ve emphasized having a strong connection with the couple whose wedding I will be documenting. Still to this day, I still don’t know how I managed to pull off doing photography and videography at the same time for my first wedding, and they actually didn’t turn out too bad.
Aug 2014
Partnered up with one of my best friends and formed Everlasting Imagery, our first photography and filmmaking company servicing weddings, quinceañeras, family portraits, and more. I later changed the name to Everlasting Visuals and service mostly weddings.
Aug 2017
The moment I decided photographing screaming toddlers wasn’t for me. What I truly loved was being free to create art and capture deeply meaningful moments for amazing souls.
Dec 2020
Together with my then fiancé, now wife, we decided to pack our bags and move to Tampa, Florida in the middle of a pandemic to pursue our dreams.
Feb 2021
I invested thousands into being mentored and coached by a couple of the best wedding photographers in the U.S. All so that I can greater serve my couples who absolutely deserve the very best of me.
YOUR DISCOVERY
As your wedding photographer in Tampa, it is my promise to you to:
– Make your experience my number 1 priority.
– Combine my life experiences to tell your unique story with creative and intentional artistry.
– Assist and serve you with all the knowledge I’ve gained in over a decade of experience.
– Create a safe space for you to be authentically you, without judgment.
– Pull you back into the present moment during your wedding day when stress arises with my award-winning jokes.
CONTACT US
WANT TO WORRY & STRESS ABOUT YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS?
DIDN’T THINK SO
“There has never been a photographer I have encountered who goes the extra mile to make you comfortable and never folds under pressure like Esteylon. It was the most memorable experience of my life, if I could do it again, I would.“
Guerdine M.
Past Client Testimonial
“OMG!! You are incredible! It is honestly not a surprise. You are such an amazing photographer and have definitely gotten the waterworks from me and given me photos to cherish forever. Thank you so much! I’m so grateful”
Jamee R
St. Petersburg Wedding Venue Owner
ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW IT FELT WITH EMOTION-EVOKING PHOTOGRAPHS TELLING YOUR STORY FOR GENERATIONS.
Esteylon Martinez is a Tampa Wedding Photographer who also serves St. Petersburg, Sarasota & Clearwater, Florida. With over a decade of experience, he has had the honor to photograph over 200 events. Esteylon captures emotion-full, epic & everlasting memories for wholesome couples who cherish life’s moments.