Sam Huffman
Louisville,KY
Summary
Seeking a position as a staff photographer. I'm a photographer with 4+ years of experience capturing moments with artistic thought and intention to tell impactful stories. Works have been completed using an array of 4+ cameras and lenses. Eager to bring my craft for storytelling and journalism to a publication and gain valuable experience in producing quick and accurate news on life's biggest moments to be shared with the community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Photographer
WKU College Heights Herald
Bowling Green, Kentucky
01.2025 - Current
- Produce photographs for online web stories and print news magazine.
- Travel to various locations for photo shoots.
- Pitch stories and news coverage to editors.
- Properly tone and caption photographs.
- produce written stories for publication
Intern Staff Photographer
The Chautauquan Daily
Chautauqua, New York
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Produce photographs of daily events eight days a week.
- Coordinate with editors and reporters for story coverage and daily deadlines
- Pitchedstories to editors and produced content and written pieces
- Properly tone and caption photos for online web stories and daily print newspaper
- Interview sources for articles and features for publication
Mountain Workshop
Williamsburg & Whitley County, KY
01.2024
- Gain hands-on experience in photography and storytelling in a Kentucky community.
- Develop, format and shoot a story from an idea to completion in a short time frame.
- Focus on still photography to document and tell stories of diverse communities.
- Develop additional skills alongside industry professionals gaining skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Journalism And Photography
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2026
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe InDesign
- Organized and reliable
- Works effectively in a team setting
- Deadline Management
- Mirrorless and DSLR Camera Knowledge
- Source interviewing
- Adaptable while on assignment and in the office
Accomplishments
- Hearst Journalism Awards Program's 2024-2025 Intercollegiate Competition 2nd Place Multimedia Category Winner
- 6-Time Dean's List Awardee
REFERENCES
- Dave Munch - Editor, The Chautauquan Daily; Photojournalism, Documentary & Multimedia Manager Brand Design and Strategy — Marketing, Communications & Enterprise, Chautauqua Institution.
- Cell (513)-720-0034 / Address: 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY, 14722
- Tim Broekema, M.S. - Professor/Visual Journalism & Photography, WKU School of Media & Communications
- Phone: (270)-745-3005 / Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
- Jeanie-Adam's Smith, M.A., Professor / Visual Journalism & Photography, WKU School of Media and Communications
- Phone (270)-745-3005 / Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Timeline
Intern Staff Photographer
The Chautauquan Daily
06.2026 - 08.2026
Staff Photographer
WKU College Heights Herald
01.2025 - Current
Mountain Workshop
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Journalism And Photography
Western Kentucky University