Will Mosgrove
Graduate Director of Photography

Will Mosgrove has been involved in the photographic community for over thirty years. He is an alumnus of the Academy of Art University as well as a long-time instructor in the School of Photography, and throughout his career he has maintained a strong tie to the school. Mr. Mosgrove has run and maintained his own successful photography business for the past twenty-six years and was won numerous national awards, including recognition from Communication Arts, Print and AIGA. He has also volunteered his time with the Advertising Photographers of America (APA) where he held the office of National President for three terms. He most recently served as Senior Vice-President for APA where he oversaw Operations and Brand for the organization.

Ryan Baldwin
Director, Digital Photography

Ryan Baldwin is a freelance photographer based in Santa Cruz, California. He specializes in digital fine printing and commercial photography. He holds a BA in color technology from Brooks Institute of Photography. His work has been published in magazines, calendars, national advertising campaigns and much more. He runs his own stock photo library in addition to image representation with leading stock agencies. Ryan's fine prints are sold to private collectors and represented in galleries across the United States.

With over 12 years experience in the industry, Ryan has succeeded in merging his traditional photographic background with the newest advancements in digital imaging. Ryan has been teaching at the Academy of Art University since Fall 2001.

James Goins
On-Line Photography Coordinator

James Goins is a fine art and freelance photographer based in San Francisco, California. He specializes in traditional, mixed media, and digital photography. He holds a BFA in Photography from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, an AAS in Advertising Design, and an AA in Photography from St. Louis Community College. His work has been published in several books and his fine artwork is represented in galleries in the Mid-West and the West Coast.

With over 8 years experience in the industry, James has successfully merged his traditional photographic background with both mixed media and digital imaging. James has been on the photography staff at the Academy of Art University since Spring 2005.