---

---

MARTIN FOSKETT

COMPANY DIRECTOR

.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Born in the 1970s, I embody the essence of a stereotypical Gen Xer—shaped by the spectre of the Cold War, a world gripped by tension and uncertainty that profoundly influenced my worldview and interests during my formative years. The ever-changing geopolitical landscape has long fascinated me, an endless puzzle of power, deception, and shifting alliances that continues to evolve with time.

My professional journey has been anything but linear. My career has spanned diverse industries, from my early days in house removals after leaving school to operating earthmoving equipment and eventually venturing into freelance photo and video journalism. However, success has remained elusive in the traditional sense—I never set the world alight, often struggling to find my place. My academic record left much to be desired; my grades were abysmal, with history being my worst subject. Ironically, history is now my greatest passion, a subject I study voraciously, captivated by the lessons it offers.

Despite lacking formal qualifications to flaunt, my expertise has been honed through relentless empirical assessment. I have acquired skills through experience, observation, and unwavering curiosity rather than through structured academia. Integrity prevents me from claiming accolades I have not earned, but what I bring to the table is real-world knowledge, adaptability, and an insatiable drive to learn and evolve. Staying still has never suited me—I am always in motion, constantly seeking the next challenge.

For over two decades, photography has been my medium of storytelling. Through my lens, I have documented the world for local and international media audiences, capturing moments that transcend time. My portfolio spans news, sports, lifestyle, and art, each photograph an attempt to distil emotion and narrative into a single frame. I have witnessed the media industry's transformation, a shift that has not always been for the better.

My approach to photography is rooted in authenticity. Natural light is my preferred tool, allowing me to craft images that evoke mood and emotion. Photography is not just about technical precision but the stories each image tells. My goal has always been to create photographs that do more than document; they must resonate, provoke thought, and transport viewers into the moment they depict.
I am relentlessly pursuing growth, constantly refining my craft and exploring new techniques. Experimentation excites me, from long exposures that capture the passage of time to HDR photography that reveals details otherwise lost. Staying ahead of industry trends is crucial, but I believe in balancing innovation and timeless photographic principles.

Over the years, I have worked with various media outlets—newspapers, magazines, and television networks—alongside some of the world's leading brands. My work has reached global audiences, a testament to the power of visual storytelling. Through photography, I have chronicled cultures, moments, and histories that might otherwise have faded into obscurity. Every image I capture is a story preserved, a memory immortalised.

However, I have come to realise that images alone are not enough. Photographs tell a story, but part of the narrative is lost without words. This understanding has driven me to expand my skills beyond photography, embracing writing as a crucial complement to my visual work. My focus is not on breaking news but on uncovering the overlooked details, forgotten histories, and raw data that underpin everything.
​
Throughout my career, I have always opposed corruption, refusing to ignore injustice. Doing what is right has always been my driving force, even when it has nearly destroyed me. Exposing the truth is never easy, and the cost can be high, but I have never wavered in my commitment to integrity and honesty.
Now, with a family to support, my time is divided between full-time work and building my own business. Sleep is a luxury, sacrificed to create something truly valuable—something I can take pride in. I aim to develop a service that provides genuine insight, combining visual storytelling with in-depth analysis, ensuring that the stories worth telling are neither lost nor ignored.