Meet Kenny

The Studio Doctor

 I’m Kenny Martin, a Scottish photographer and mentor with a career spanning nearly four decades. Since beginning my journey in photography in 1985, I’ve been fortunate to receive multiple Kodak Gold Awards, serve as a Kodak Masterclass Lecturer, and later chair the European Kodak Gold Awards panel. I also co-founded Golden Touch Seminars back in the mid 1990's with my long-time colleague Mark Cleghorn, delivering training that’s empowered photographers across the UK and Europe.

After years of managing the pressures of weddings and commercial work, I made a pivotal decision to shift my focus to portrait photography. With the guidance of a world-class mentor and by 2005 I went on to build Scotland’s first portrait studio to achieve £1.5 million in turnover.

From high-volume multi staffed studios to boutique experiences, I’ve operated at every scale of the portrait business. In 1997 I was one of the earliest adopters of digital photography in Europe with Phase One, investing heavily to create Europe's first fully digital portrait studio!

Photography has taken me to more than 16 countries as a speaker and educator, but my greatest passion lies in mentoring. Through my TCMP (Total Commitment Mentoring Program), I’ve had the privilege of helping studio owners across Europe grow profitable, sustainable photography businesses for over 15 years. Let me help you!