Brielle Story (formerly Will) is a formally trained photojournalist who started out as the sole photographer and reporter for a startup independent newspaper in rural BC, which extended to further work freelancing in BC and with independents in Alberta. Her passion for storytelling and working closely with people inspired her to take on the intertwining pursuit and great challenge of a BScN. With the culmination of her experience and education, her work aims to provide insight of human connections, as well as growth and community in rural and northern areas of Canada.

It is my goal to work in underserved rural areas of Canada. I hope my knowledge and skills in healthcare, visual journalism, writing, and ethics will allow for continued exploration and development in rural Canada.
Core interests remain in promotion of health and wellness, advocacy for populations in remote regions, and long-term documentation of development and connection to such areas.

Contact
brielle.will@gmail.com
www.briellewill.com – travel/documentary, and previously published news and feature work
www.photography.briellewill.com – editorial, wedding, portraiture, and family work with journalistic lens

CV

2018; Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital, Final preceptorship

January 2014 – June 2018; University Of Lethbridge, BScN

September 2016 – Present; Nursing Student Association – Executive Secretary and Newsletter

January 2016 – January 2017; Lethbridge Astronomy Society Publication, Editor

2010 – 2013; Elk Valley Herald, Sole photojournalist and reporter (archives)

2010 – 2013; Crowsnest Pass Herald, Freelance Photographer (archives)

2011 – 2012; Koocanusa Publications & Kootenay Business magazine, Primary photographer for the Elk Valley region

2009; Southern Alberta Institute of Technology – Diploma of Journalism Arts, Major Photojournalism

2009; Foundry Photojournalism Workshop, Documentary and Media workshop (Ami Vitale), Minali, India

2009; Whitehorse Star, Photojournalist internship

Accolades, Scholarships, and Grants

David Suzuki Foundation – 1st place photo “Moment of Zen”, 2014

Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Award – 2018

Student’s Union Travel Placement Award – 2018

Louise McKinney Scholarship – Superior academic achievement, nominated by University of Lethbridge, 16/17

Anna Jean Harris Nursing Scholarship – Academic achievement and demonstration of healthy lifestyle and compassion for others, 2016

Altalink Centennial Annual Scholarship – Superior academic achievement and leadership qualities, 2015, 2017, 2018

Dennis & Sylvia Chinner Scholarship – Academic achievement and rural community involvement, 2015 -16