About Me

My name is Abby Simmons. Welcome to my Communications Portfolio.

I am a Communications major at Brigham Young University- Idaho with an emphasis in Video Production and a cluster in Photography. I started in September of 2015 and plan on graduating in July of 2019. I am from a small town in Southern California and therefore loved the small town feel of moving to Rexburg.

My goal is to become a music video/ short film director and producer. I also plan to pursue photography on the side. I played around with the idea of film making my junior year of high school and decided to take a class in video production my senior year. I grew to love it and was able to work in all aspects of video production including directing, story boarding, editing, acting, lighting and sound. I completely immersed myself in videography and directed many music videos as well as short films that were both required for the class and my own personal projects.

I have owned a camera since about the age of twelve and taken a few photography classes. About a year ago I bought my own DSLR and since then have learned more about photography and taught myself using online resources. I have done a few independent paid jobs for musicals, high school prom and engagements.

I am very passionate about the work that I do and the field of Communication itself. This blog is where I will share what I have learned about my intended career(s). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.