TIM MARTIN
North Stonington
Summary
Accomplished multimedia photojournalist with 25 years of experience delivering impactful visual journalism across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Awarded over 66 photography honors, specializing in breaking news, sports, and documentary storytelling. Delivers compelling content under tight deadlines and collaborates effectively with diverse teams. Expertise includes photography, photo editing, video production, and digital publishing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Photographer
RED INC PRODUCTIONS
Idaho Falls
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted photography sessions for U.S. Navy sailors in both studio and field locations for official government use.
- Specialized in location photography during naval ceremonies, delivering precise documentation of events.
- Emphasized naval aesthetics to enhance the quality of official government imagery.
Photographer & Owner
TIM MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
09.2017 - Current
- Produce photography and multimedia content for editorial publications, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and private clients throughout southeastern Connecticut.
- Cover breaking news, sports, entertainment, feature stories, and community events while meeting demanding publication deadlines.
- Photograph hundreds of assignments annually for print and digital audiences.
- Manage all phases of production, including planning, shooting, editing, color correction, caption writing, and delivery.
- Utilize natural and studio lighting techniques to create impactful visual storytelling.
- Transmit photographs remotely and optimize images for publication and digital distribution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, editors, and community organizations.
Documentary Videographer
SEC-TV
Groton
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Produced and edited 'Hemp Season One,' a 60-minute documentary highlighting therapeutic hemp cultivation and harvesting by a local nonprofit organization.
- Conducted field videography, audio recording, interview production, and post-production editing.
- Developed visual narratives through the integration of video, interviews, natural sound, and documentary storytelling techniques.
- Groton, Connecticut
Staff Photojournalist / Photo Editor
THE DAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
New London
02.1999 - 09.2018
- Produced award-winning photography for daily newspaper and digital publication across news, sports, feature, and enterprise assignments.
- Covered local, regional, and international stories, including disaster coverage in Haiti.
- Earned more than 66 professional photography awards, including First Place recognition for 'Sights and Sounds of Haiti.'
- Selected, edited, captioned, and color-corrected over 100 images daily for print and online publication, ensuring visual storytelling met publication standards.
- Coordinated with editors, reporters, and photographers to deliver comprehensive coverage of breaking news and major events, enhancing audience awareness.
- Maintained digital image archives, metadata standards, and publication workflows.
- Delivered compelling visual journalism that informed and engaged communities in southeastern Connecticut, fostering connection and awareness of local issues.
- Demonstrated sound news judgment, journalistic ethics, and the ability to work effectively under daily deadline pressure.
- New London, Connecticut
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & General Studies, Concentration in Digital Imaging and Desktop Publishing
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Norwich, CTNorwich, CT
Advanced Digital Imaging - Photoshop
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Norwich, CTNorwich, CT
Coursework in Photography -
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
Willimantic, CTWillimantic, CT
Skills
- Photojournalism
- Editorial Photography
- Multimedia Storytelling
- Breaking News Coverage
- Sports Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Studio Lighting
- Location Lighting
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Digital Publishing Workflows
- Content Management Systems
- Digital Asset Management
- Social Media Content
- Visual Storytelling
- Journalistic Ethics
- AP Style
- Community Reporting
- Deadline-Driven Production
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Bridge
- Photo Mechanic
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro
- Color Correction
- Metadata Management
- Audio Editing
- Photo Editing
- Remote Image Transmission
Websites
Additional Information
Extensive Knowledge of Southeastern Connecticut Communities, Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transportation, Available for Nights, Weekends, and Breaking-News Assignments, Experienced Working Independently and Collaboratively in Fast-Paced News Environments, Familiar with Connecticut Public Affairs, Municipal Government, and Community Issues, Willing to Obtain FAA Part 107 Drone Certification
Community Service
- Photography Workshop Facilitator, New London Police Department, Led a low-light photography workshop designed to improve investigative documentation techniques.
- Volunteer Photographer, Irreverent Warriors Connecticut, Documented fundraising events supporting veteran suicide prevention initiatives.
- Volunteer Photographer, Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Provided event photography for community fundraising and outreach programs.
Awards Recognition
- Recipient of 66+ Professional Photojournalism Awards
- First Place Award – 'Sights and Sounds of Haiti'
- Multiple honors for Breaking News, Feature Photography, Sports Photography, and Visual Storytelling
Multimedia Experience
SEC-TV, Groton, Connecticut, Documentary Videographer, 05/01/19, 10/01/19, Produced and edited 'Hemp Season One,' a 60-minute documentary highlighting therapeutic hemp cultivation and harvesting by a local nonprofit organization., Conducted field videography, audio recording, interview production, and post-production editing., Developed visual narratives through the integration of video, interviews, natural sound, and documentary storytelling techniques.
Timeline
Staff Photographer
RED INC PRODUCTIONS
02.2024 - Current
Documentary Videographer
SEC-TV
05.2019 - 10.2019
Photographer & Owner
TIM MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
09.2017 - Current
Staff Photojournalist / Photo Editor
THE DAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
02.1999 - 09.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & General Studies, Concentration in Digital Imaging and Desktop Publishing
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Advanced Digital Imaging - Photoshop
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Coursework in Photography -
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY