Randy Hoeft | Capturing Yuma Through the Lens | Yuma Stories PodcastFor nearly five decades, Randy Hoeft helped preserve Yuma's history—one photograph, one game, one breaking news story at a time. In this episode of Yuma Stories, Yuma Sun Editor Mara Knaub sits down with the longtime Yuma Sun photographer, sports editor, managing editor, photojournalist, racing enthusiast, and photography instructor to explore the moments behind some of Yuma's most iconic images.From his childhood in Parker, Arizona, to arriving at the Yuma Sun in 1976, Randy shares stories from an extraordinary career that spanned the evolution of photography—from developing film in a darkroom to today's digital cameras. Along the way, he documented championship teams, presidential visits, floods, military ceremonies, agriculture, air shows, and the everyday people who make Yuma such a special place.You'll hear stories about:Randy's journey from Parker to the Yuma Sun newsroomWhat newspaper photography was like before digital camerasThe transition from film and darkrooms to digital photographyCovering major sporting events, local championships, and NASCAR racingHis favorite photographs and the stories behind themTeaching photojournalism and mentoring the next generation of photographersWhy understanding light, timing, and storytelling matters more than expensive equipmentMemorable assignments, close calls, and unforgettable moments behind the cameraYuma's agriculture, military, community events, and landscapes through Randy's lensFamily traditions, favorite local restaurants, and the recipes that bring back childhood memoriesWhether you've seen Randy's photographs in the newspaper, admired them at local exhibits, or simply appreciate the power of visual storytelling, this conversation offers a fascinating look behind the camera and into the history of Yuma itself.📸 If you enjoy local history, photography, and community storytelling:👍 Like this video🔔 Subscribe to the Yuma Sun YouTube channel💬 Leave a comment sharing your favorite Randy Hoeft photograph or Yuma memory📤 Share this episode with friends and family who love YumaListen & Watch Yuma Stories:🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YumaSun🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/🎵 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcastsFollow the Yuma Sun:🌐 https://www.yumasun.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yumasunnews📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yumasunnews🐦 X: https://x.com/yumasunnews#YumaStories #YumaSun #RandyHoeft #Photography #Photojournalism