Sam Simpkins
Dickson,TN
Summary
I have been photographing people for twenty years. From people in need while working in the newspaper industry, to the spirited young men and women at Belmont University. It has been the highlight of my life to have been in the business for this long. I have won awards along the way, but the human connection is what keeps my spirit alive and feeds my soul.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
University Photographer
Belmont University
08.2016 - Current
Shoot compelling images on campus and abroad for marketing, web and magazines
Staff Photographer
The Tennessean
01.2007 - 08.2016
Shooting stills and video across State
Staff Photographer
All The Rage
10.2004 - 01.2007
Handled all photography needs for publication
Photography Internship
The Tennessean
05.2004 - 08.2004
Working alongside staff photographers making images
Photography Internship
The Monroe Evening News
01.2003 - 05.2003
Shooting images alongside staff photographers
Concrete Truck Driver
Alpine Rock
05.2002 - 08.2002
Safely transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
Adventure Tour Guide
Holland America Line
05.1998 - 09.1999
Led adventure bike tours for tourist
Courtesy Bus Driver for Two Seasons
Vail Resorts
10.1998 - 05.1999
Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English Communications
Montreat College
Montreat, NC05.1998
Skills
Creative
Team oriented
Punctual
Editing and toning images
Location scouting and set up
Lighting techniques
Interest
Outdoors
Running
Woodworking
Traveling
Timeline
University Photographer
Belmont University
08.2016 - Current
Staff Photographer
The Tennessean
01.2007 - 08.2016
Staff Photographer
All The Rage
10.2004 - 01.2007
Photography Internship
The Tennessean
05.2004 - 08.2004
Photography Internship
The Monroe Evening News
01.2003 - 05.2003
Concrete Truck Driver
Alpine Rock
05.2002 - 08.2002
Courtesy Bus Driver for Two Seasons
Vail Resorts
10.1998 - 05.1999
Adventure Tour Guide
Holland America Line
05.1998 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - English Communications
Montreat College
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