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Meet the Photographer: Lennon Brooks

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Lennon Brooks poses, getting ready to take a picture. (Chloe Bellmore | The Collegian)

Lennon Brooks is a first-year Spanish major at Colorado State University and a member of The Collegian‘s photo desk. Lennon first got into photography when he was lent a partially broken camera from a friend. Lennon started taking photos and was enjoying it so much he decided to mention it to his grandfather, who used to be a professional photographer.

From then on out, Lennon’s grandfather offered him his old film camera and he has been taking photos ever since. Lennon’s favorite photo he has ever taken was from his second-ever roll of film shot at the airport. Lennon said, “I was waiting for my flight when I noticed the contrast between the dark seats and the light walls of the concourse,” saying he noticed “the baggage handler resting on his break, and (I) pulled out my camera to take the picture.” 

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An airport worker sits in a chair at the airport. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)
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Letters on a typewriter in black and white. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)
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A person performs a trick on a skateboard. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

Luke Bourland can be reached at photo@collegian.com.

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Luke Bourland
Luke Bourland, Photo Director
Luke Bourland is a history major from Durham, Connecticut. Bourland is studying history in hopes of going to law school in the fall 2022 semester after graduation. In terms of which law school Bourland wants to go to, he likes to joke, "I will attend anywhere that'll have me!" Bourland has been taking pictures recreationally for most of his life but did not officially join The Collegian until the beginning of his sophomore year in 2019. Bourland originally joined The Collegian to develop his skills and to photograph out of his comfort zone. During his time at The Collegian, Bourland has held positions such as freelance photographer, media archivist, assistant photo editor, photo editor and finally, photo director. As the photo director, it is Bourland's job to make sure the paper is accompanied with beautiful pictures alongside the photo editor. Bourland has photographed events ranging from speeches and galas to football and basketball games. In his free time, Bourland is an avid golfer, fly-fisherman and still loves to take pictures recreationally. Differing from the style of photography at The Collegian, Bourland enjoys slowing down and shooting landscapes and portraits on film. Bourland first learned how to develop film with a friend in the bathrooms of Corbett Hall, stuffing towels under the doors to avoid any light leaking in. No matter where life takes Bourland, he hopes that photography will always be there along the ride.  

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