Meet Robin Randolph | Photographer, Content Creator, Media Professional

We had the good fortune of connecting with Robin Randolph and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Robin, what is the most important factor behind your success?

There are definitely a few important factors behind the success of my brand — reliability, integrity, adaptability, diversity, personality, etc. But if I had to pick “the most important factor”, I’d have to say it’s authenticity.

I have always been a very direct, upfront, and honest person, with or without my camera. This is something I take pride in and something that I’ve been told makes people feel seen, heard, and comfortable.

Authenticity develops intimacy and consequently embraces vulnerability. It is crucial for capturing and producing photos in a truthful and meaningful manner.

I, of course, tend to add a bit of a creative touch with my candid shots and vibrant editing style. But regardless, a well-photographed subject should be an introduction into who that person is, documenting the subject interacting with their environment and surroundings. Whether it’s an image of a grandmother cooking for her family, or a photo of a toddler having a tantrum, these are the moments that not only tell their stories, but provide viewers with captured moments they can relate to.

I tend to see these moments as ways to get to know the subject/client, and allow them to live in the moment while I do the work! There is no doubt that this authenticity has had a huge impact on my personal brand and my photography business. You can call me The “REAL” Robin Randolph.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

As a professional photographer, I take pride in capturing moments and memories that will last forever, even long after the moment has passed.

“When a big moment in your life occurs, it’s normal to want to remember every detail. Unfortunately, the mind doesn’t often work that way. Details will start to get fuzzy…random little moments will be completely forgotten, even on your most important days.”

My photography fills in those gaps for years, so stories can get passed down, events can be remembered, lessons can be learned, culture can be carried on, and you can enjoy reliving them.

The biggest reason why it’s important to preserve your memories boils down to one simple statement: memories matter. They remind us that we are all human and that we are all connected, even if only in the littlest ways.

Photography is subjective to the artist (photographer) and to the viewer, which is one of the many reasons it is called an art. It takes a personable photographer to be able to execute and capture the memories that matter, as photography possesses a remarkable power that transcends borders and time, immortalizing moments and revealing truths that resonate with people from diverse backgrounds.

I got to where I am today thanks to an impeccably innate positive attitude, calculated risk taking, lots of hustling (both in fitness and networking), consistency, and late night edit sessions…to name a few.

I am constantly looking for ways to grow and expand, both personally and professionally, as that is what enables me to capture and deliver unforgettable photos. While the finished project I deliver is beautiful, it’s what happens leading up to it (including years of training and exploration) as well as all of the time and money invested to creating the work itself) that makes it possible.

If the road was easy, I would be bored out of my mind! Lucky for me, I’ve had my fair share of challenges, but I’ve learned to trust the process and believe in the journey because this is the epitome of what it means to be a) an artist and b) a business owner.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?My FAMILY!

My mom and dad truly support me in everything I do and they consistently tell me how much they believe in me, which is crucial to hear when working in the arts.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without my amazing family.

Website: https://www.robinrandolph.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrandolph/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinarandolph/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinrandolphotography

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/robin-randolph-photography-camarillo-2

Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robinrandolph