Martika Gartman is a versatile photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. Her photography studio is in Westmont, IL, conveniently located next to Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Willowbrook, and Downers Grove, making it an easy drive from the city. Martika, a Virginia native, transitioned from a 20-year career in law and politics to pursue her passion for Chicago lifestyle photography. She picked up her Canon and hung up her lobbying shoes.
Martika specializes in various types of photography, including real estate photography, commercial photography Chicago, and Chicago professional headshots. Her services also include LinkedIn headshots and corporate headshots Chicago, ensuring professionals put their best face forward. As a skilled headshot photographer, Martika captures striking images that enhance personal branding.
She is married to Randy Gartman, President of Evenhouse & Co, P.C., in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Together, they created Martika Photography, LLC. They live in Westmont with their Bohemian Shepherd, Bright. Martika's career experiences include working as an intern in the White House, serving as a member of a Governor’s personal staff, lobbying for the Medical Society of Virginia, serving as an Assistant Attorney General in Employment Law, and lobbying for State Farm, a Fortune 500 insurance company. Her work has been featured in Oak Brook Life, Neighbors of Westmont, and Neighbors of Darien magazines, as well as The AP, The Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business Magazine, and on the homepage of Simplybe.com, a British retailer.

martika's RECIPE

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
Psalm 36:9 NIV

Martika possesses a unique combination of corporate and political background and right brained and left brained communication skills. She interacts with her clients and subjects to create images with a dash of elegance and a touch of whimsy where appropriate. This unique flavor combination results in timeless, realistic and vibrant images that are suitable for many applications.  Martika's clients include Comcast Business, CareerBuilder and United Airlines. 

Call Martika and set up a meeting to see if she can cook up some delicious recipes for your visual appetite.