Brad Vest became interested in photography while souping film in the basement of his dormitory while attending the University of Illinois. At the time he was completing a Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences degree. After graduating in 2008 he worked at newspapers in Seattle and Kansas, where he focused on daily news and also exploring longer term, narrative stories. In 2009 he followed his passion for long-term documentary storytelling and enrolled at Ohio University. There, he has focused on social documentary work, expanding his perceptions of photography and people. In 2010, he attended the Eddie Adams Workshop, was a winner in the Magenta Foundation’s Flash Forward 2011 and was featured during the LOOK3 SHOTS presentation of 2011. His work has also been recognized by the College Photographer of the Year competition and the NPPA Best of Photography competition.
For more of Brad's work, contact information and his current location please visit www.bradvest.com
