About
Martin is a Brazilian-American photojournalist living in Oakland, CA and the photo editor at KQED. Martin speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. He is an FAA-certified drone pilot and holds MA degrees in Journalism and Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as BA degrees in Economics and Latin American Studies from American University.
Recent Awards
“Lydia’s Story” - California Journalism Awards, 1st Place - Video Journalism (100,000 and Under), 2021; “To Counter Domestic Violence, Some Native Americans Embrace Tradition” - California Journalism Awards, 1st Place - Enterprise News Story or Series (100,000 and Under), 2021; “If you can hear my voice” - Wild and Scenic Film Festival, 2020; KUT News - Best Website, National Edward R. Murrow Award, 2018; “Beyond the Wall” - Best News Documentary, National Edward R. Murrow Award, 2018; “Beyond the wall” - Best Documentary Film, West Texas Film Festival, 2017; “America’s Weed Rush” - Online Journalism Awards Finalist, 2016; “America’s Weed Rush” - Investigative Reporters and Editors Awards Finalist, 2015; “America’s Weed Rush” - Society of Professional Journalists Region 8, Mark of Excellence Award, 2015; NPR Next Generation Radio, Fellow, 2015; Carnegie-Knight News 21, Fellow, 2015