Randy Sartin
POWELL
Summary
Creative Photographer with 14 years of experience in delivering customer-focused photography solutions for diverse projects. Proficient in advanced techniques of composition, lighting, and post-processing, resulting in impactful visuals that drive marketing success. Recognized for enhancing team productivity and fostering client loyalty through effective relationship management. Strong leadership skills combined with entrepreneurial experience ensure achievement of organizational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville
01.2021 - Current
- Captured impactful images for daily news coverage and feature stories.
- Edited photographs for clarity, composition, and alignment with publication standards.
- Conducted on-location shoots in various weather conditions and settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing assignments and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Contract Photographer
USA TODAY Sports Images
Knoxville
09.2011 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Worked flexible hours: night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Captured compelling images during breaking news and local events.
- Utilized advanced camera equipment and editing software for high-quality visuals.
- Attended press conferences to document significant announcements and public figures.
Owner
Randy Sartin Photography
Knoxville
06.2010 - Current
- Founded and managed a photography business.
- Primary areas of work are in the advertising, architectural, aerial, construction, commercial, and sports industries.
- Published in a vast array of media.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs, and propose optimal solutions.
- Remained up to date on current trends, and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
- Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing, and framing shots.
Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TNGED -
U.S. Army
Fort Riley, KSSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Complex Problem Solving
- Image Editing
- Workflow Management
- Commercial Photography
- Photography and Videography
- Photo Processing
- Creative Lighting
Affiliations
Professional Photographers of America
National Press Photographers Association
Association of Independent Architectural Photographers
Aerial Drone Photographers of America
Certification
FAA Part 107 Certification
Timeline
Freelance Photographer
Knoxville News Sentinel
01.2021 - Current
Contract Photographer
USA TODAY Sports Images
09.2011 - Current
Owner
Randy Sartin Photography
06.2010 - Current
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
GED -
U.S. Army