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.

What started as documenting life on the road slowly turned into a career. The people, places, and in between moments taught him more about composition and story than any classroom could. Learning from the other side of the lens gave him an instinct for emotion and honesty that still guides his work today.

After retiring from competition, he moved to Mammoth Lakes where he refined his style and sharpened his eye. From there he stepped into automotive, fashion, lifestyle, and travel assignments. His style blends energy with restraint, elegance with motion, and a lived in feel that keeps the work grounded. Aspirational, but honest.

Now based in Newport Beach, he keeps close to the things that shaped him, from surf days to time on the mountain. Staying in motion keeps his perspective sharp and shows up in the images he makes. Cars, fashion, travel, and human moments with a cinematic tone.

Today he works as a photographer, director, and creative partner. He handles concept, production, art direction, post, and everything between. Whether leading a full campaign or supporting a larger team, the goal stays the same, to create visuals that speak, not just decorate.

He’s worked with global automotive brands, fashion labels, travel partners, and emerging brands looking to elevate their story. Big production or one man run and gun, the care stays consistent.

For him, the image is only the starting point. The real aim is connection, bringing sincerity into high end work and creating visuals that feel lived, not manufactured. Photography that makes someone pause, not scroll past.

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