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Speed is another theme in his life. He used to race cars and boats; he was a member of a two-man drag boat team that held three
world speed records for eleven years. He continues to be a motor sports fan and rarely misses a televised car race. He enjoys his profession, "because of the short time frames for many of our assignments. A job
comes in, we do it, it's often out the door the same day and we move on to something new."
Bill's training in the visual arts comes from many sources including the College of San Mateo as well as numerous
professional workshops and seminars. Bill comments, "My professional associations have also been very important to me. The opportunities to learn from other photographers, artists and technicians has helped me
tremendously over the years."
Bill gives back to his profession. He is Past President of the Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area (PPGBA) and is a founder of the association's Golden Gate
School of Photography. His has been a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), an international association of 13,000 members, since the 1970's and has lectured extensively at PPA events. He earned the
Master of Photography degree in the shortest time possible, three and one half years and has also achieved Certified Professional Photographer, Master of Electronic Imaging, Master Artist, and Photographic Craftsman
status from PPA. In 1989, Bill was elected to PPA's Board of Directors and served as the association's President for 1995-96.
In 1994, Bill expanded Martinelli Studios to add full digital capabilities. Bill
comments, "This technology hasn't just changed the way we work, it's changed the work itself. This is a whole new creative venue for us to explore, experiment, and better serve our customers."
A third
generation native San Franciscan, Martinelli grew up in the city's Marina district. Bill is a certified NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) and PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
Divemaster.
Bill's honors include:
• Images accepted into PPA's permanent Loan Collection
• Images accepted into PPA's General Collection,
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Kodak Gallery Award of Excellence for Commercial Photography
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Commercial Photographer of the Year, PPGBA
• Art Director's Choice Award, PPA
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An-Ne Award Finalist for web site design, PPA
• Electronic Imaging Artist of the Year, PPA
• Certified Live Picture Trainer |
