Casey Martin is a professional photographer located in Gettysburg, Pa. Not only does he photograph rodeo, but he also produces approximately 25 rodeos a year all over Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Along with his father, Dave Martin, and their rodeo company, Bullride Mania, they also produce two country concerts at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg each April and November. When he’s not t
aking photos at the rodeos, Casey is competing in the steer wrestling event. Martin is an approved photographer and accomplished steer wrestler in the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association). Studying photography at the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Ga, has given Casey a great foundation not only in photography, but in all areas of fine art as well. He has been selected into multiple juried art exhibitions including the Pennsylvania Art of the State Fine Art Exhibition, the Washington County Musem of Fine Art’s Photo Salon, and the Adams County Arts Council’s Juried Art Show. Casey has also been the focus of five solo shows including his photos from Europe, New York City, and the Pacific Northwest. He was also recognized for his portrait of the legendary bluegrass icon, Del McCoury, in the January 2014 issue of Photo District News. Casey has worked as a commercial, architectural, and fashion photographer’s assistant where he learned techniques that he applied to his own freelance photography including portraits and weddings, but specializing in commercial, editorial, architectural, food, and travel photography. Casey’s photographs can also be found in some local magazines including the Celebrate Gettysburg magazine. Martin is a highly motivated photographer that pays close attention to detail within his images as well as in life and on the job. AWARDS
Photo District News January 2014 – Ultimate Music Moment
Portrait – “Del McCoury”
Gettysburg Times Pick of the County 2013
Best Local Photographer
Evening Sun Reader’s Choice 2012
Best Local Photographer
Range Magazine Outback Roundup Fall 2012
Merit Award – “Heeler Pups”
Savannah College of Art and Design 2000Marian Edna Effing Scholarship - $10,000
PUBLICATIONS
Celebrate Gettysburg
Photo District News
ProRodeo Sports News
Rodeo News
Western Horseman
Horse & Rider
Range
CropLife
Ag Professional
