Pictures of the Week

Pictures of the Week
Story by Courtney Verrill
It’s Week 15 here at Brooks Institute which means no sleep, lots of stress, and beautiful imagery. This week’s submissions show off some work done in the final weeks of classes. Thank you to everyone who contributed to Brooks InSight this semester! Enjoy your break!
Community

The Building of St. Barbara Monastery
Story by Jessica Gallagher
St. Barbara Monastery is an Orthodox Christian Monastery founded in 1992. It has been located in Santa Paula, Calif., since 2005 and is … [Read More...]

Deployment Homecoming Surprise
Story by James Stanley
The sun was beginning to set and the sky was turning warm shades of red and orange as he walked his dog around the parking lot one last time. No words … [Read More...]
Lifestyle

Will You Marry Me?
Story by Mikailin Perry
This semester at Brooks Institute I took the wedding photography class taught by Tim Meyer. Wedding photography is one of the most common ways for … [Read More...]
Film

Through Sickness and In Health
Story and Film by Courtney Verrill
In 2013 my father, Todd Verrill, had a severe stroke. He was airlifted at first to one hospital, and by the time they got him to the next hospital he … [Read More...]

Commercials Shot on the iPhone
Story and Film by Martín Seidlitz
Citizen Watch Commercial by Joaquim Pujol and Dan Cimini from Brooks Insight on Vimeo. Jeep Wrangler Commercial by Matthew Stirling and Martín … [Read More...]
Travel

Beijing
Story by Caroline Goes
Before giving a chance to China, I saw it through different eyes - one of prejudice almost, and incredibility towards how the government treated their … [Read More...]

Live to Climb Another Day
Story by Jackson Compean
My father, Ed, and I have always had a good relationship, partially because we share many passions. One of those passions: the mountains. My father … [Read More...]
Design

Design Concepts
Story by Matt Moody
The best graphic design is rooted in meaning and impact. These samples from recent Brooks Graphic Design students reflect that. The images are … [Read More...]

Motion Graphics Portfolio
Story by Matt Moody
Motion Graphics Portfolio from Brooks Insight on Vimeo. Animation, and the sophisticated software that creates it, is now as much a part of the … [Read More...]
Outdoor

Healing Waters
Story by Kelsey Marie White
Pat Nataro III, a Brooks Institute Alumnus, is the founder of "A Walk on Water" (AWOW), an organization he created in 2000 to provide a safe … [Read More...]

Tempest
Story by Dominic Crowley
Tempest. from Dominic Crowley on Vimeo. I never thought that Willie would be the one to do it, but he did. For years, I had discussed the … [Read More...]
The Arts

Kings
Story by Elissa Simons
"Kings" is a short film directed by former Brooks student Tyler Michael James, and written by UCLA student Hunter Milano. The story explores youth … [Read More...]

How I Found Myself as a Set Photographer
Story by Rachael Etter
Since I started college in September, 2011, I’ve been on over forty different sets for movies, web series and music videos, shooting behind … [Read More...]
Sports

The Light Out There
Story by José Márquez
The Light Out There from José Márquez on Vimeo. For the past eight years sports have helped Oralia Perez learn how to … [Read More...]

Seniors Have Their Moments
Story by Alicia Afshar
During the summer of 2015, students from Brooks Institute took an intensive Sports Photography class and most traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to … [Read More...]