Christopher Reis, son of Dr. Allan and Sara Reis of Norway, graduated Sept. 2 from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Calif., with a bachelor of art degree.

Reis is a 2000 Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School graduate. He took his first photography class with Ed Stevens there and has returned to the school to address Stevens’ class on professional photography.

Reis won an award at Brooks for his winter photo of “Snow Falls.”

Reis will begin his professional career with Rob Mobley in Long Beach, Calif. Reis and Rob Photography specialize in photographs for fashion editorials and young talents, such as actors, actresses, models and musicians. To view their Web site, go to www.reisandrob.com.