Fort Wayne Photographer | Jacquelene Martinez

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They’re windows into the way a moment really was. The feelings. The little blink-and-it’s-gone seconds.

My faith reminds me that God is in the details, and that’s where I always find the beauty: the way sunlight spilling across your shoulders, the laugh you share when no one else is watching, the small expressions of love that might otherwise go unnoticed.

This is what made me fall in love with photography. As a South Bend photographer (and beyond), I want you to hold onto those fleeting, ordinary-but-extraordinary brushstrokes of life.

Hola, friend! I’m Jacqui (Jack-ee)—a quiet soul, a believer in Christ, a lover of love, and an artista of everyday life.

I believe photographs are more than keepsakes. They’re frames frozen in time, like paintings, but instead of an abstract place or person, they’re of you. Your life. Your love.

Nature

My greatest teacher. I’m deeply inspired by everything outdoors–unique landscapes, changing light, and taking a macro perspective to honor the wonder in the smallest details.

Curiosity

I’m always playing, always learning, always searching for new ways to capture emotion and story through color and connection. I’ll never force you to do something you don’t want to do and always do whatever it takes to make sure your smiles are real.

Art

From Monet’s dreamy brushstrokes to Gaudí’s organic architecture, I see life through shapes, textures, and vibrant colors. Modern artists like Demas Rusli and Andrew Optics also challenge me to experiment and see the world in new ways.

Faith

My favorite quote is: “God is in the details.” I see Him in the laughter, the stillness, and the smallest brushstrokes of love.

At the Heart of it all

The mountains, beaches, and vibrant colors of El Salvador shaped the way I see the world. Beauty was everywhere—in the skies, in architecture, and in the little details most people might pass by.

Art has always been part of my story. I studied architecture in El Salvador, drawn to how shape, form, and light work together to create something beautiful.

My path then led me to Goshen, Indiana, where I expanded my creative lens by studying Design.

When my aunt gifted me my first camera, something shifted. What began as experimenting with landscapes and street photography quickly grew into a calling. The camera felt like home and I really never put it down.

Landscapes evolved into portraits, and I discovered the magic of people, connection, and emotion. What began as landscapes and street photography slowly turned into something deeper: people, connection, emotion.

Now rooted in Fort Wayne, Indiana, I use photography to capture love, movement, and meaning for couples and families—carrying forward the inspiration of both El Salvador and Indiana.

Now rooted in Fort Wayne, Indiana, I use photography to capture love, movement, and meaning for couples and families. Carrying forward the inspiration of both El Salvador and Indiana.

The things that shaped me...

From El Salvador to South Bend, Indiana

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I get teary-eyed behind the camera more often than you’d think. (I just love amor.)

Travel fills me with fresh eyes—El Salvador, Japan, and the Great Lakes are always calling my name. (Maybe your story will take me somewhere new?)

Music is another great inspiration for me—my playlists wander from indie pop to punk to EDM. It’s a little weird, but I love it!

I actually started out in engineering, but everything changed when I took my first architecture class—I was hooked. After moving to the States, I earned my degree in Graphic Design, and eventually my love for photography became my calling.

When I’m not photographing couples, families, or my travels, you’ll usually find me painting with watercolors or with my family enjoying the little beautiful moments in life. My family is everything to me ♡

Here’s a little more about me

If you haven’t noticed yet, I speak both English & Spanish, so my sessions are always bilingual-friendly.

Don’t be a stranger…

My two pups are my little models, my little muses, whenever I’m learning or experimenting with something new.

If your heart is tugging you toward photographs that feel like art, joy, and connection, I’d be honored to be part of your story. Whether it’s your family, your wedding, or the simple beauty of today, let’s capture it in a way that feels timeless and true.

Every detail, cada detalle, matters.

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