Hi, I'm Elizabeth Sagarin, a multimedia photojournalist and commercial photographer based in Long Island, NY. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in capturing compelling and engaging visual stories that inform, engage, and move audiences across various platforms. From environmental portraits to breaking news, I bring a seasoned eye and technical expertise to every project. I am passionate about creating visually stunning imagery and videos, whether working for Long Island’s largest daily newspaper or on freelance projects ranging from weddings and fashion to long-term documentary work. Every assignment is an opportunity to exceed expectations with creativity and professionalism.

Elizabeth Sagarin

Hi, I'm Elizabeth Sagarin, a multimedia photojournalist and commercial photographer based in Long Island, NY. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in capturing compelling and engaging visual stories that inform, engage, and move audiences across various platforms. From environmental portraits to breaking news, I bring a seasoned eye and technical expertise to every project. I am passionate about creating visually stunning imagery and videos, whether working for Long Island’s largest daily newspaper or on freelance projects ranging from weddings and fashion to long-term documentary work. Every assignment is an opportunity to exceed expectations with creativity and professionalism.

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Hi, I’m Elizabeth Sagarin, a multimedia photojournalist and commercial photographer based in Long Island, NY. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in capturing compelling and engaging visual stories that inform, engage, and move audiences across various platforms. From environmental portraits to breaking news, I bring a seasoned eye and technical expertise to every project.

I am passionate about creating visually stunning imagery and videos, whether working for Long Island’s largest daily newspaper or on freelance projects ranging from weddings and fashion to long-term documentary work. Every assignment is an opportunity to exceed expectations with creativity and professionalism.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photojournalist at Newsday
January 1, 2022 - Present
Regular contributor to Long Island’s largest daily newspaper, providing photography and video coverage of news events, people, and trends for multi-platform outlets. Responsibilities include shooting, downloading, editing, captioning, and transmitting content quickly from the field. Captures everything from environmental portraits to breaking news using over 25 years of photography experience to tell visual stories that inform and engage audiences.
Photographer at Wild Ginger Images
January 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance photographer with over 25 years of experience creating engaging, compelling, and eye-catching visual content for a variety of clients. Inclusive of family portraits, weddings, fashion, corporate headshots, events, sports, editorial spreads, spot news, landscape, real estate, product photography, and long-term documentary projects. Experienced in lighting, composition, and getting the shot right in-camera. Organizes photo campaigns and collaborates with entrepreneurs and artists for in-person and online showcases, always striving to exceed assignment requirements in photography and video work.
Legal Secretary at DeSena & Sweeney
December 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025
Full-time in-person receptionist and legal secretary at a mid-sized law firm specializing in insurance claims. Managed document scanning, sorting, and filing into legal databases and cloud servers. Downloaded and filed e-court documents, organized discovery documents into indexed chapters, and condensed case-relevant materials for attorney review. Prepared legal documents for mailing and e-filing, handled phone communications, and processed medical and employment authorizations.
Retail Sales & Marketing Manager at Body Source
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Managed day-to-day operations of a brick-and-mortar retail store specializing in vitamins and nutritional supplements with over 1,000 SKUs. Supervised a team of 4 employees, maintained supply chain, advised customers on nutritional supplementation, led online media marketing campaigns, hosted community events, managed sales drives, and worked closely with customers on nutritional goals.
Student Aide at Longwood Central School District
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Aided teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for special needs students in public elementary classrooms. Followed goal-oriented activities and safety rubrics to ensure student well-being, growth, and achievement of educational and behavioral goals.

Education

B.F.A. at New York Institute of Technology
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Certification in Paralegal Studies
January 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare