Martin Robertson, better known simply as tumph, is a luxury automotive and lifestyle director and photographer based in Orange County, California. Born and raised on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, he spent nearly 25 years traveling and competing as a professional snowboarder. All that time in front of the camera shaped his eye for story, timing, and light, which made the shift into photography feel natural.
cars and people tell their own story, but when you put them together something clicks. a look, a line, a bit of light, and suddenly there’s a whole vibe taking shape. that mix is where the fun lives.
lately I’ve been lending my hand to a bit more video work, mixing motion with stills to round out the story. the two play off each other, one carries the pace, the other holds the moment. it’s a nice way to build a mood and keep things feeling alive.
my work stretches across nice cars and beautiful people, but it’s not just that. sometimes it’s design, sometimes it’s travel, sometimes it’s just a vibe that deserves a frame. whatever it is, I’m chasing the feeling more than the category.
when things move, stories show up. my job is to catch them.
I cover celebrity work, high level retouching, red carpet moments, media coverage, and VIP events. I keep a low profile on set, deliver polished portraits, and create imagery that feels refined for clients who expect things done well.
before the camera there was snowboarding and a whole lot of traveling. planes, vans, mountains, strangers who turned into friends. all of that taught me how to see, how to chase a moment, and how to stay curious. the camera just gave me another way to keep the ride going.
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined," Henry David Thoreau