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# #SurpriseMeCade: Kicking the Tires on a New Portfolio Experience
- URL: https://capitolcommunicator.com/surprisemecade-kicking-the-tires-on-a-new-portfolio-experience/
- Published: 2021-03-08T20:01:28.000Z
- Updated: 2021-03-10T20:05:52.000Z
- Author: Capitol Communicator
- Tags: Marketing, #wp-top-center-sponsored, #Import 2026-10-08 18:51

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[**Cade Martin,**](https://cademartin.com/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) **the award-winning photographer behind Capitol Communicator’s Up Close and Personal profile series,** has an updated and interactive digital portfolio. In an interview, he discussed the project.

**Why do you believe artist portfolios are still relevant?**

Portfolios have always, and always will be, important. Not only are portfolios a way to showcase images and capabilities but they also provide a window into how an artist presents themselves – what *they* see as important, which is just as telling as a body of work.

 Regardless of the portfolio platform, the portfolio is an essential tool and I find that the thought processes that go into the execution – the design, rhythm of the images, use of color or not and so on – are not only challenging and fun, but they also matter to the creatives who view them. 

**What did you learn about yourself through this process?**

 It is always tough for me to talk about myself, but at the same time, I am proud of my work and what I have accomplished so far in my career. I have learned that the stories that go along with the images are just as valuable; they are an equal part of the whole story for me. I enjoy the picture making, but as I look back at my work, I have come to realize that the camera has been the vehicle to have these life experiences, fostering the camaraderie and so many novel, amazing interactions. 

**What is the one thing you want someone to take away after viewing the portfolio?** 

I come to photography from a love of cinema and comics, of all the ways one can capture characters. I’ve always been interested in storytelling and [this portfolio](https://cademartin.com/surprisemecade/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) is maybe a little story about myself and some things I have been fortunate enough to work and discover.

Right now people have both more and less time all at once. We’re all sharing a unique collective moment in time. I’m hoping that this new portfolio allows people a little escape, the opportunity to learn a little bit about me or a particular image or project if it strikes them. It would be wonderful if this [portfolio](https://cademartin.com/surprisemecade/?ref=capitolcommunicator.com) experience could break through distance, if it can get into the ballpark of sitting across the table from each other having a nice conversation and naturally dipping in and out of different topics. 

**Cade Martin is a Capitol Communicator sponsor.**