Born in Queens, NY, Jordan Martinez is an artist, filmmaker, and photographer whose work operates at the intersection of cultural documentation and editorial portraiture.
Developing his craft through NYC Salt and FIT, Jordan has built a portfolio defined by its rich color theory, emotional depth, and focus on human connection. He possesses a distinct talent for translating a brief first impression into a collaborative portrait. A skill he began cultivating in high school by photographing fellow classmates and rapidly building mutual trust.
A celebrated emerging voice, Jordan's photography has been featured in major New York exhibitions, including the MY NY series at Rockefeller Center and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Exhibitions
Understanding Who We Are - Presented - September 2022, RXR MY NY, Rockefeller Center , New York, NY
NYC Lacrosse - Presented - March 24th, 2023 , Scholastic Art and Writing Awards , The Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York, NY
JUMPMAN NYC - Presented - June 14th, 2024 , Scholastic Art and Writing Awards , Highland Gallery , New York, NY
NYC Salt, Presented - June 16th, 2022 , End Of The Year Show, "Unmasked" , New York, NY
NYC Salt, Presented - February 16th, 2023 , Mid-Year Exhibition , New York, NY
NYC Salt, Presented - February 7th, 2024 , Mid-Year Exhibition , New York, NY
NYC Salt, Presented - June 12th, 2024 , End Of Year Show , New York, NY
Awards
Nikon Scholarship Award - 2025
Scholastic Gold Key Awards - 2023 & 2024
Scholastic Silver Key Awards - 2023 & 2024
