I’m Martin Robertson, but most people know me as Tumph. It’s the name my family used long before snowboarding or cameras or any of this. It stuck because it was real, so I’m bringing it back. Going forward, it’s either Martin or Tumph - the name Marty can finally take a well-earned rest.

I was born on the Isle of Skye in Scotland and spent nearly twenty five years as a professional snowboarder, crossing borders and chasing winter. That life taught me how to read light, motion, and the difference between a moment and something that lasts. Somewhere along the way, the camera became just as important as the board.

What started as documenting life on the road eventually evolved into my career. The people, places, and in-between moments shaped how I see and how I shoot. I learned composition by being in front of the lens first, not by sitting in a classroom, and that gave me an instinct for timing, emotion, and honesty that still drives my work today.

After retiring from competition, I moved to Mammoth Lakes and studied under two mentors who helped refine my style and sharpen my eye. From there I stepped into automotive, fashion, lifestyle, and travel work. My style blends energy with restraint, elegance with motion. Real people, real places, and no artificial gloss. Aspirational but honest.

Now I’m based in Newport Beach with my two boys, Sage and Koa. I still surf and snowboard as often as I can, because staying in motion keeps my perspective sharp and keeps me connected to where I came from. That balance shows up in my images - cars, fashion, travel, and human moments with a cinematic tone and a lived-in feel.

Today I work as a photographer, director, and creative partner. I handle concept, production, art direction, post, and everything in between. Whether I’m leading a campaign or jumping in to support a bigger team, the goal is always the same - visuals that speak, not just decorate.

I’ve created work for global automotive brands, fashion labels, travel partners, and small brands with big stories. Big production or one-man run and gun, the care stays the same.

For me, the image is only the entry point. The real goal is connection. To bring sincerity into high-end work and to create visuals that feel lived, not manufactured. Photography that makes people feel something, not just scroll past it.

Athlete, artist, father, photographer. A life shaped by motion, travel, and sincerity.

Welcome.