Jimmy Martinello holds a significant place in and a standard within the realm of outdoor adventure photography. Waterman, filmmaker, climber, photographer extraordinaire and a man with a giant heart, Martinello captures in his frames not only the places he visits, but also the faces and friendships he discovers along the way. Watch his latest short film project: Spirit of Diversity in link below.
Spirit of Diversity: Connection and the Outdoors
Martinello's recent film project, Spirit of Diversity, captures the footage from his travels from his native home in Squamish, British Columbia to far-flung regions like the islands of Madagascar. No matter where he goes, you will find him embedded deeply into the culture, connecting with the people, learning the customs and traditions at each location in order to fully and authentically express the totality of his visit. Martinello's specific genius lies in his genuine ability to connect on a very human, warm and compassionate level so that his subjects reveal themselves and the landscapes capture the heart of each location.
Spirit of Diversity is more than just a 'summary' of recent work. It is a celebration of Martinello's global perspective honed after many years of travel photography and his great love of adventure. In this video you get a sense of the man shooting behind the camera and we begin to understand what makes his work so unique. Here's to spirit of diversity. Long may we roam.
