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Who's Who
in the kelbyone community
Antonio Martez is an award-winning fashion, beauty, and
lifestyle photographer represented by the international illus-
tration and photography artist agency, Illozoo & Pictozoo.
Antonio has graced the pages of Jamaque, Alchemist, INDIE,
and a host of other international lifestyle and fashion maga-
zines and fashion houses. Antonio Martez Photography is
based out of his White Space Studio home in the Chelsea
area, the Art Deco epicenter of New York City.You’re pretty new to the KelbyOne community. How
did you learn about KelbyOne and what has your
involvement been?
I’m six months into the KelbyOne community. I learned of
KelbyOne through the various videos I watched on YouTube
of Scott Kelby and his many guests on the Grid.You went to your first-ever Photoshop World last year.
What was your major takeaway from the event?
Yes, the 2015 Photoshop World conference was the first
one I attended. I was completely blown away by how acces-
sible that many of the presenters were to assist with ques-
tions or just for a general conversation.Speaking of Photoshop World, is there a particular
instructor to whom you would like to give a special
shout out?
Terry White: this man is an Adobe guru! He is truly one of the
most amazing people I have ever had the chance of meeting
and conversing with. He has truly became a great friend and
mentor since our meeting at Photoshop World 2015.Why train with KelbyOne?
I feel that training with KelbyOne will assist me in becom-
ing the best artist and creative I can be in an ever-changing
market and industry.Are you working on any cool projects right now?
I’m currently working on several commercial campaigns
ranging from Petit Pois, a Miami-based ready-to-wear
apparel company, to an editorial cover and feature story with
Venue Magazine. I really look forward to the continuation on
my ongoing project, “BLIND BEAUTY,” which is my take on
the world of beauty and how blind we have become to true
natural beauty. What is your greatest source of inspiration in both life
and at KelbyOne?
My greatest source of inspiration comes from what I call
“Zest of Life.” The Zest of Life for me comes from doing
what I feel is my passion and purpose on a daily basis.
My greatest inspiration that I get from KelbyOne is that
I can see myself being on the same platforms that many
of those who I watch via YouTube are on. Being a part
of KelbyOne and having direct access to those whom
I watched over the years has truly made me appreciate the
KelbyOne community even more. ■Antonio MartezAntonio Martez