Richard Sitler ~ Photographer

Richard Sitler · P.O. Box 154 · Knightstown, Indiana 46148 · (765) 571-1088 · richs85@yahoo.com

Objective: I have a passion for using photographs to tell stories about people. I am seeking an opportunity for a full-time position, freelance assignments or contract work with a quality publication or wire service, to continue to build upon my talents and experience in photojournalism.

Skills and Experience:
Photography
I have been taking award-winning photographs since age 12. My experience and training ranges from public relations to fine art photography. I fine-tuned my natural eye for composition and aesthetics through my education. The work of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Eugene Smith and Roy Stryker and the Farm Security Administration photographers influenced my choice of a career in documentary photojournalism. My strength is in visual story telling. I have a full range of production experience from film developing through digital systems. I have a complete working knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop and other aspects of a digital darkroom, and am able to transmit images from the field. I am an experienced and creative photo editor of my work and the work of others.

Layout and Design
From the paste-up era through Quark Xpress, I have created photo essays and stories using my own images and other images chosen from diverse sources. One real challenge was developing themed photo pages from a grab bag of reader submitted snapshots. I have assisted in newspaper redesign and in creating a stylebook. I have trained new editors in layout and design and in using Quark Xpress.

Leadership and Mentoring
Managed award-winning photography staffs, including hiring and supervision. Trained trainees for job skills center. Mentored numerous photographers, reporters and at-risk youth. Increased visibility and public perception of publications and organizations.

Work History:

Farm World Freelance Writer and Photographer	Knightstown, Indiana 2003 - present
The Banner Photographer and Writer	Knightstown, Indiana 2004 - present
The Noblesville Daily Times Staff Photographer	Noblesville, Indiana 2003
U.S. Peace Corps Youth at Risk Advisor	Jamaica 2000- 2002
The Times Contract Photographer	Trenton, New Jersey 1999 - 2000
The Citizen Photography Editor	Laconia, New Hampshire 1998 - 1999
The Marion Star Staff Photographer	Marion, Ohio 1998
The Republic Staff Photographer	Columbus, Indiana 1997 - 1998
Piqua Daily Call Chief Photographer	Piqua, Ohio 1994 - 1996

Special Projects:

U.S. Peace Corps/Crisis Corps Curriculum Coordinator/Developer	Jamaica 2006
College Mentors for Kids Photographer	Indianapolis, Indiana 2004- 2005

Education:

Maine Photographic Workshop Photographing World Relief Organizations taught by Stephen Shames	Rockport, Maine August 2005
Mountain Workshops	Kentucky 1995 and 2001
Ohio University Viscom Graduate classes in Photo-Communication	Athens, Ohio 1993-1994
Salt Institute for Documentary Studies	Portland, Maine 1992
Blackburn College B.A. History Worked as a photographer for the school's public relations department and supervised the department	Carlinville, Illinois 1990

Award Highlights:

Photograph chosen for "First in the Nation" juried exhibit of photographs from the New Hampshire Presidential Primary. The exhibit featured photographs of presidential candidates campaigning in New Hampshire over the years, and was sponsored by the New Hampshire Photojournalist Association and the New Hampshire Historical Society.
21 Hoosier State Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards including eight first place awards.
10 Ohio Associated Press Awards including four first place awards.
Two Ohio News Photographers Association awards including Staff of the Year.
Also have received awards from the Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors.