JRL 380
Welcome to the JRL 380 section, dedicated to showcasing work and class assignments. This portfolio provides a comprehensive look at my progress and projects throughout the course.
About Ashlyn Anderson
Ashlyn Anderson is a senior from McKinney, Texas, studying Sports and Adventure Media at West Virginia University. With a background as a Walt Disney World Photographer, Ashlyn has developed a strong foundation in storytelling, guest interaction, and high-quality visual production. Media is a part of her everyday life, she is constantly creating, learning, and refining her craft through courses in photography, videography, and broadcasting.
Passionate about capturing authentic, energetic moments, Ashlyn has grown her creative practice into Hard Tuesdays, a project that reflects her eye for detail and love for visual storytelling. Beyond event and automotive photography, she’s also interested in commercial and advertising work, including product and real estate photography. No matter the subject, Ashlyn is dedicated to producing imagery that is polished, expressive, and memorable.
380 work
PKG 2
PKG1
VO assignment
VOSOT assignment
Stand-up and SOT-Tz Montage
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #2
Here is the file to my completed written assignment #2 for JRL 330S covering the aftermath of the Luka trade. A downloadable file is attached to the image.
WRITTEN + AUDIO ASSIGNMENT #2
Here is the file to my completed written + audio assignment #2 for JRL 330S covering the recent events of the Daytona 500. A downloadable file is attached to the image.
WRITTEN + AUDIO ASSIGNMENT #1
Here is the file to my completed written + audio assignment #1 for JRL 330S covering the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers. A downloadable file is attached to the image.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1
Here is the file to my completed writing assignment #1 for JRL 330S covering the Houston Astros scandal and how they have redeemed themselves since the incident. A downloadable file is attached to the image.
Quiz 3 Game Recap
Here is the file to my completed game recap for JRL 330S covering the WVU men’s basketball game vs Cincinatti on 2/19/25. A downloadable file is attached to the image.
Recent work
Assignment 5
Ryan Alisauckas stands confidently in the hallway of Pierpont Place Apartments in Morgantown, WV, fully immersed in his pilgrim costume for Pierpont’s Halloween costume contest. His traditional attire contrasts with the modern setting of the apartment hallway, creating a unique blend of past and present as he channels colonial history in a playful gesture to the holiday spirit.
Portraits
Candid
Ryan Alisauckas defies gravity on the WVU PRT, performing a daring flip on the way to Joe Mama's in Morgantown, West Virginia. His spontaneous move injects a dose of excitement into the commute and to friends all around, capturing the carefree spirit of the moment.
Kaelyn Atkins posed on the historic bridge in Brownsville, PA, bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun. With her gaze fixed on the horizon, she captures the stillness of the moment, framed by the town's aged brick buildings and the quiet evening sky.
Bruce Strickland, framed within a Sikorsky MH-60, engages with students on the WVU Rec Fields. In this candid moment, he shares insights about life in the U.S. Navy, offering a glimpse into the rigorous expectations and opportunities that come with military service.
Project 1: Photo story
Jagger Morrison, a high school senior, proudly stands beside his beloved car at the Route 40 Classic Car Cruise. His father bought the car for him when he was just 12 years old, making this moment a nostalgic one as he showcases the car they've cherished together.
As the sun sets behind the Route 40 Diner in Grindstone, PA, a lone event attendee strolls through the parking lot, capturing the serene close of another successful car meet at the Classic Car Cruise. The fading light sets the perfect backdrop for the gathering of car enthusiasts.
Proud car owner Pam Hill takes in the sights of the Route 40 Classic Car Cruise, while a skeleton rider on a motorcycle adds a touch of humor to the event. The quirky scene perfectly embodies the lighthearted, community feel of the car meet in Grindstone, PA.
Dathan and Nathan Daniels, brothers from Washington, PA, pose proudly between their cars at the Route 40 Classic Car Cruise in Grindstone, PA. The duo attends car meets across Pennsylvania every week, sharing their passion for vintage and modern vehicles with fellow enthusiasts.
Aaron McKinney peers into the window of an old Subaru at the Route 40 Classic Car Cruise in Grindstone, PA, appreciating the craftsmanship and history behind the vintage vehicle. The car’s reflective surface offers a glimpse into the past, connecting him with the spirit of the meet.
Exercise 6
Hannah Lynch shares how she began songwriting as a child, inspired by learning to play the piano and her natural ability to pick out melodies. She describes her creative process as one driven by emotions and life events, and she emphasizes the importance of patience and self-compassion, especially when facing creative blocks.
Project 2
This interview with Peter Green, campus minister at WVU's Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), explores his journey to ministry, his passion for guiding students through the critical college years, and the fulfillment he finds in watching them grow and make a lasting impact
Project 3: Final draft
Meet Jace Moore, a talented musician sharing his journey with different instruments.
