Northern Arizona University / School of Communication
Through
the Lens.
An evolving collection of perspectives, visual stories, and photographic explorations from Photography students at Northern Arizona University.
Portraiture / Documentary / Fine Art / Commercial
Student Showcase / Ongoing Collection
Featured Portfolio
01 / Student Spotlight
Featured Student Photograph
Landscape or panoramic image recommended
A Distinctive Point of View
Photography is more than capturing an image. It is about discovering a perspective, communicating an idea, and creating a visual experience. Our students explore the world through the camera, developing their own approaches to photographic storytelling.
Featured Artist
Student Name / Project Title
Photography / NAU
Selected Student Work
02—05 / Photographic Studies
Photograph 01
Portrait / Editorial
Project Title — Portrait Photography
Photograph 02
Fine Art / Conceptual
Project Title — Fine Art Photography
Photograph 03
Documentary / Environment
Project Title — Documentary Photography
Photograph 04
Commercial / Studio
Project Title — Studio Photography
From carefully constructed studio images to spontaneous moments in the field, these photographs reflect the varied interests, creative approaches, and technical abilities of our students.
Behind the Image
Studio / Field / Process
Behind-the-Scenes Photograph
Studio Lighting / Production
Photography Studios
Behind-the-Scenes Photograph
Field Photography / Location
Photography in the Field
Strong photographs begin with curiosity and intention. Through studio practice, fieldwork, experimentation, and critical discussion, students learn to work with light, composition, subject, and context to create meaningful images.
The Culminating Experience
A body of work.
A point of view.
01 / Senior Portfolio
The Portfolio.
Photography students complete a senior portfolio project that brings together their strongest creative work. Through the selection, refinement, and presentation of photographs, students demonstrate their technical skills, visual thinking, and developing artistic identity.
02 / Professional Practice
The Vision.
Students develop the creative judgment and professional skills needed to work across photographic disciplines. Their portfolios reflect individual interests and prepare them to pursue opportunities in commercial, editorial, documentary, and fine art photography.
Every image is a choice. Every portfolio tells a story.
Photography / Northern Arizona University