Shanti Martin

Shanti Martin is the Owner and Manager of Studio Northwest, a photo and video rental space located in Portland, Oregon. An Oregon native, Shanti graduated with a degree in New Media Communications in 2010 and has since established a successful career as an entrepreneur.

Before taking ownership of Studio Northwest, Shanti acquired Pdx Photo Lounge in 2014, growing it significantly to become one of Portland's leading photo booth and event photography companies. His work includes collaborations with major brands like Nike, where he helped create large-scale visual experiences for their anniversary celebrations. Additionally, he has experience in videography, having worked on commercial and documentary projects, including content creation for the Oregon Science Museum and storytelling initiatives for organizations focused on social issues.

Shanti is passionate about the storytelling power of media and aims to foster a community-oriented environment at Studio Northwest. He emphasizes collaboration with photographers and encourages input from renters to enhance the studio's offerings.123