“The time flew by with Marty! From the first photo to the last photo, we were in awe. The stories of his journeys coupled with the magnificent photography are a feast for the senses!”
—Shannon McCasland, Coordinator of Student Activities, Aims Community College
“We are still reeling in excitement after watching the presentation of Marty Essen. We walked away from the presentation determined to promote conservation in our world. Breathtaking photographs took us to places we’ve never been before. Marty’s photography puts you so close to nature.”
—Jackie B. Williams, Earth Day Chair, Southeastern Community College
“Marty is one of those rare, passionate individuals able to blend stunning photography, adventure travel, and a powerful conservation message into 1½ hours of pure enjoyment. His audiences come away having deeply experienced some of the most intriguing, out of the way places in the world, and we are much the wiser for our experience.”
—Kristin Fletcher, Program Manager, Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University
“Marty Essen’s Around the World in 90 Minutes presentation was awesome! He was a delightful speaker and the time flew. He really knew his subject matter and the humor was nice. It was so very informative.”
—Dot Lukens, Dual Enrollment Program Assistant, Chattahoochee Technical College
“Marty has a great message to share, and his lecture was both educational and entertaining. He was a delight to have on our campus.”
—Shelly Loomer, President of Campus Activities Board, Johnson & Wales University - Denver
“Marty was great to work with! Every slide had a fascinating story. Marty developed a great relationship with the audience. His trip to all seven continents was so moving. We all wanted to jump in a plane and go. It was a pleasure to have him!”
—Marly Greeley, Student Life Coordinator, Penn State Dubois
“If you are looking for an event that is exciting, fun and educational while stretching your entertainment dollar to the max—the world of Marty Essen accomplishes that and then some! This event supports academic efforts of science, lifelong learning, and international studies as well as campus clubs and activities. Marty presents the world as few will ever experience!”
—Julie Moss, Campus Activities/Conference Services Coordinator, Yavapai College
“Marty’s passion for wildlife, photography and international travel blended wonderfully into a presentation that had our campus community laughing and cringing at the same time! We look forward to having him back next fall.”
—Thomas Sheridan, Assistant Director for Student Activities, University of Colorado - Denver