Ashley Ingebrigtsen, ’25, poses for a picture at house in her prom dress. Photo via Sharlie Jenkins, ’26.
Ingebrigtsen Enters Photography Leadership
After a two year stint in The Clypian’s photography department, behind the scenes gal Ashley Ingebrigtsen, ‘25, prepares to graduate this year with the Saxon class of 2025. After previous Clypian photography editor Zoey Keele, ‘24, graduated last June, Ingebrigtsen trained to take over the position with fellow senior Stephanie Romeo. With help from her co-editor, Ingebrigtsen is able to make a great impact on the photography section in The Clypian, whether it be in her consistent efforts in sports photography or her in-class leadership skills.
Bright Spots in the Job
Whether it be in photography or writing and editing, any student who works in media productions tends to have a favorite type of work to produce, it is their figurative cup of tea. Within photography and leading as a photography co-editor, Ingebrigtsen finds success and joy within the realm of sports. While she does not care about what sport she covers, she has always said that football and high-energy areas are her favorite places to snap photos at.
I love going to games and getting immersed in the spirited environment. I especially enjoy it when it is Friday night lights, all the students get hyped up and I get to take cool football pictures,
Ingebrigtsen said.
Besides working late nights on the football field, Ingebrisgten also cherishes the time she has with her fellow editors and her photographers. She believes that having people to connect with makes for not only a better time in class, but a better production of work overall.
“I like the people. I enjoy working with not only the other photography editor but with the newspaper editors as well. collaborating with them is fun. What is nice is that the class is not strict and we are free to roam around and speak to each other when we need something, it makes the job much easier,” Ingebrigtsen said.
Conflicts with the Camera
Although photography might seem like a breeze, doing it as a student leader proves more challenging. Photo sessions that Ingebrigsten plans out must mold around her school schedule, not to mention her personal life. While it does not stop her, it does become a roadblock at times.
“Well, most of the work besides editing happens outside of class, so it becomes quite a process being able to schedule when I can and cannot take photos. It becomes even more difficult when I have to fill in for another photographer if they have to cancel because of another commitment, meaning I have to realign my schedule. I would say that is the most challenging aspect of photography,” Ingebrigtsen said.
Aside from scheduling, the weather is also quite the thorn in a photographer’s side. While the weather may change in an instant, the start time and playing of games typically does not, meaning the photography job must happen either rain or shine.
“If I am taking photos in the fall or winter, I always bring an extra jacket with me because you never know when it could rain or snow. One time I took water polo photos and it was raining so hard. I did not bring an umbrella or anything extra so I had to run to get cover underneath one of the official tents,” Ingebrigtsen said.
What Does the Future Hold?
Staying on path with her current interests, Ingebrigsten plans to branch out of state and earn a Bachelors of Arts in Communications from Brigham Young University.
“If everything works out the way I want, hopefully I will end up at BYU in the fall,” Ingebrigtsen said.
