MANUEL MARTINEZ
Visual Journalist
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Manuel Martinez, a multimedia videographer for the Naples Daily News since July 28, 2007, contributes video to both Studio 55 and naplesnews.com. His work consists of shooting, editing and posting video for both daily publications and long-term projects.
Manuel collaborates with both photographers and writers to create strong documentary-style footage highlighting our local news. His work often ranges from daily events to in-depth storytelling, focusing on the important stories and people in our community.
Manuel has a degree in English and a degree in Visual Journalism from the University of Tampa and Brooks Institute of Photography in California. He interned at several newspapers as a photographer before coming to the Naples Daily News, where he became one of two multi-media videographers.
Manuel has always been passionate about storytelling through photography and video, and is very passionate about working in the Naples community. He comes from an art-minded family, which he attributes to his interest in visual media. Manuel's entire family is from Asuncion, Paraguay, and the majority of his relatives still live in South America.
Manuel recently became a new father to a baby girl, Riah Maria Dali Martinez. He loves traveling, scuba, music, drumming and cooking. ÜHe has goals to one day raise his family in Barcelona, Spain, and continue his work as a visual journalist.
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Recent videos by MANUEL MARTINEZ:
- Lely defeats St. John Neumann
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | October 4, 2008 - Naples welcomes Kohl's
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | October 1, 2008 - In their words
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 27, 2008 - Lely beats Golden Gate 47-20
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 27, 2008 - Building The Wall
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 24, 2008 - Lely wins by field goal
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 20, 2008 - A loss for Collier custodians
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 19, 2008 - Providing real "Hope for Haiti"
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 17, 2008 - Learning to sail
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 16, 2008 - Behind the film "Celia the Queen"
MANUEL MARTINEZ as Videographer | September 13, 2008 - See full list of videos by MANUEL MARTINEZ...
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Rosie Roselli, 56, plays Wii bowling as part of the Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge, she is the youngest resident and participant. This is Rosie Rosellis' thrid year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
Fredrick Kranz, focuses on getting another strike bowling a strike during the Wii bowling event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Fredricks' second year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
Manny Smith, focuses on getting another beanbag in the hole during the bean bag toss event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Manny Smiths' second year participating at the olympics. Manuel Martinez/Staff
Joe Novak, 91, participates in the bean bag toss at the Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge on July 23, 2008. Joe was a member of the grasshoppers team, one of three groups to compete at the annual event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
Fredrick Kranz, left, celebrates with his wife of 66 years, Frances Kranz, after bowling a strike during the Wii bowling event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Fredricks' second year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff
