About Shane Gayle

Shane Gayle is a student at Cal Poly Humboldt, majoring in Environmental Studies, and is a passionate creator showcasing his skills in photography & videography. With a love for exploring the world and capturing its beauty, Shane approaches creativity as both fun and purposeful, aiming to tell powerful stories through his work. His award-winning photos Ice Cave and Coastal Pier earned recognition while he was still in high school. Since then, he has produced a range of projects, including commercials for restaurants, volunteer work with the Audubon Society, and collaborations with his local Surfrider chapter. Driven to use art for impact, Shane hopes to build a career with organizations that spotlight the effects of climate change on wild spaces and the animals they affect. This site showcases his journey, blending professional projects with creative explorations that reflect his vision of a world worth protecting.

Outside of his creative work, Shane enjoys reading and diving into the imaginative worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. He’s an outdoors enthusiast who loves surfing, skateboarding, and camping, while also finding joy in cooking and staying connected with pop culture.

About Shane Gayle

Education

Cal Poly Humboldt — Environmental Studies (2023–Present)

General Education coursework in environmental studies, media, and creative writing.

Oceanside High School (2021–2025)

Award-winning photography projects (Ice Cave, Coastal Pier).
USGBC & LEED cooperative building projects in Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Land Protection Survey for the Beno Vista Audubon in accordance to EPA guidelines
Designed renewable energy sources using 3D modeling software, wood, metal, and classroom resources.
Co-Captain of Oceanside’s Track and Field Team.

Work Experience

Photographer/Videographer — Turtle Island Design Engine (2023-2025)

Captured lifestyle and product photography showcasing surf apparel in natural, outdoor settings.
Produced promotional videos highlighting brand story, culture, and products.
Collaborated with the creative team to develop concepts that aligned with brand identity.
Edited photos and videos using Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) for social media, web, and marketing campaigns.
Helped boost online engagement through visually compelling storytelling and authentic surf culture representation.

Photo Editor/Web Designer — Osprey Magazine (2025-Present)

Main photographer on staff

Edited photos using Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) for media places into the magazine.

Skills

Skilled in photography, videography, digital and traditional art, graphic and web design, 3D modeling, animation, and audio editing, with experience in social media management, advertising, and outreach, using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Canon and Olympus cameras, OnShape, Krita, Audacity, SketchUp, and WorldPainter.

Shane T. Gayle

About Shane Gayle