Greetings, my name is Jack Burton.
I am a student going into my fourth year at Utah State University (USU). Currently, I am pursuing a Degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Entrepreneurship. I have spent most of my life growing up in Salt Lake City, UT. If I am not creating in some form or fashion, I am rock climbing, playing soccer, and/or listening to music.
My passion for photography has been a subtle but transformative force in my life. I have always taken photos as a hobby, starting with my mother's Canon Rebel T6 when I was a kid. I have gathered my own equipment over the years, and my skill with the camera has grown exponentially. My growth has really taken off after starting a job taking photos for a student-run publication at USU. I have had so many amazing experiences and opportunities that have expanded my skill set. From music festivals to local elections and college basketball, I have photographed various happenings in my hometown and across the country. With the support from advisors and peers, I have turned this hobby into a career. I've loved every minute and experience behind my camera, and I hope to keep growing this passion and explore my capabilities.
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I also am pursuing graphic design as my major in higher education. if you have any interest, feel free to check out my portfolio here.
Check out my design / photo profile on instagram @jlewis_design or @jlewis_photo
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Mission Statement
I will not waste my days in pretense—Artifice fades, real work stays—I’m here for the real work.
I create with intention, never passive in practice. My work is built to stir, to challenge, to speak across cultures and identities. Photography isn't a convenience—it's an influential power that shapes every minute aspect of our daily lives.
I refuse to drift. Every frame, every choice, is a deliberate act of defiance against the ordinary. I seek influence not for fame, but to build work that endures entropy—work that honors the full weight of human experience.
I show up educated: with tenacity, with passion, with fidelity. I hold my values tight, and my ego loose, enduring when demanded and progressing without excuses. My path isn’t a dream — it’s a manifesto. I carve it every day with vigor, respect, and a relentless drive to cut through the chaos of the modern world. I will not go gentle into that good night.
Value Statement
My goal as a photographer is to communicate with people in a meaningful way. I have found my work most successful when I am able to understand and speak to the perspectives of other cultures.
I heavily value visual culture and want to contribute my own style and knowledge to the local, even global community. I know that my work won’t stop after my formal education. I plan to build and explore different communities with my learnings from my schooling and find a way to give back as much as I’ve gained with my time amongst educated minds.