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The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

The student news site of Argyle High School

The Talon

Nicholas West

Nicholas West, Director of Photography

Nicholas West is the director of photography and co director of broadcast for The Talon News. Outside of Talon Nick likes to drive cars, hang out with friends, and go to Waffle House.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Association of Texas Photography Instructors 2020  Fall Photo Competition 

  • First place in Advertising Photography
  • Second place in Architecture Photography
  • Honorable mention in Cellphone Photography
  • Honorable mention in Environmental Portrait Photography
  •  Honorable mention in Sports Action Photography
  • Third place in Time Exposure Photography

Dallas Morning News Student Journalism Competition (Spring 2021)

  • First place in Sports Photography
  • Finalist in Sports Photography
  • Finalist in Feature Photography
  • Most Valuable Staffer

Interscholastic Press Conference Competition (ILPC) (Jan 2021)

  • First place in Sports Photography
  • First place in Entertainment Photography
  • First place in Feature Photography
  • First place in Portfolio Photography

ILPC Tops In Texas 1A-6A Competition (2021)

  • Best Sports Photo 
  • Best Portfolio
  • Best Film/Documentary

UIL Young FilmMakers Festival (2021)

  • Third place in Documentary Film (contributor) 

Texas Association of Journalism Educators Fall Fiesta (Oct 2021)

  • Second place in onsite “Framing” Prompt competition
  • First place in onsite “Fall” Prompt competition
  • First place in Portfolio Category

National Student Press Association (Nov 2021)

  • First place in Best of Show Broadcast Program (contributor)
  • Fourth place in Best of Show News Website (contributor)

National Student Press Association Photo of the Year (Nov 2021)

  • Second place in Sports 
  • Honorable mention in Sports 
  • Third place in Feature Photo 

National Student Press Association (NSPA/JEA) (Nov 2021)

  • First place in Photojournalism Storytelling (onsite competition)
  • First place in Group Photo Story (onsite competition)

Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Competition (Dec 2021)

  • Second place in Photo Story
  • Honorable mention in Advertising
  • Honorable mention in Architecture
  • Honorable mention in Documentary/Street 
  • Honorable mention in Portfolio
  • Honorable mention in Travel

UIL Young FilmMakers Festival 2022

  • Fifth place in Documentary Film (Writer/Director)
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[Photo] NFL Enters Week 11

Jack Sevier, Reporter
November 17, 2022
A company logo flag waves in front of an Apple store in New York City, New York. Apple announced the new Iphone 14 on September 7, 2022.

Apple’s New iPhone 14 Pro, Worth the Upgrade?

Nicholas West, Director of Photography & Co-Director of Broadcast
September 29, 2022

DMN Portfolio Nick West

Nicholas West, Director of Photography
March 8, 2022

[Video] Capturing History

Nicholas West, Director of Photography
March 3, 2022

Portfolio

Nicholas West, Reporter
January 28, 2022

BMX In Austin

Nicholas West, Editor
January 28, 2022

Skating In Lewisville

Nicholas West, Editor
January 28, 2022

U.S. Moto GP Weekend

Nicholas West, Editor
January 28, 2022

Skating In New York

Nicholas West, Editor
January 28, 2022
Frank Griffan hangs out with his friends and takes in the beauty of the city. Griffan was born and raised in Philadelphia. “I’ve lived in Philly all my life, its my favorite place on Earth,” Griffan said.

BMX Strangers in Philadelphia

Nicholas West, Director of Photography
November 14, 2021
Homecoming king and queen seniors Zach Tait and Kimberly Giese. (Nick West | The Talon News)

[Photo] ‘Coming Home’

Alex Daggett, Special Contributor
October 22, 2021
A shopper adds towels to his cart as supplies quickly dwindle at a Target in Flower Mound, Texas on Feb. 20, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Supply and Demand

Nicholas West, Co-Sports Editor
March 15, 2021
Julian Molina, the first adaptive BMX rider to compete against able-bodied riders in the X Games Real BMX, practices his skills at House Park in Austin, Texas on March 8, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Sports Photo

Nicholas West, Co-Sports Editor
March 10, 2021
Protesters gather in front of the state capitol building fighting for the rights of the Republic of Artsakh on Oct. 11, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

General News Photo (ILPC)

Nicholas West, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
Zachery Tait performs his clarinet solo in the Argyle Marching Band's show titled "All Things Bright and Beautiful" on Nov. 18, 2020, in Celina, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Entertainment Photo (ILPC)

Nicholas West, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
Armand Kohandani works on a Rolleiflex TLR surrounded by his craft at The Denton Camera Exchange in Denton, Texas on Oct. 7, 2020. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Feature Photo (ILPC)

Nicholas West, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
Senior Slate McMellian jumps in an effort to dodge a Lampasas' player as he falls while intercepting the ball on Feb. 25, 2021, in Italy, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Sports Action Photo (ILPC)

Nicholas West, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
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