Vern Miller, Brooks Institute of Photography

When I was a student 1978 at Brooks Institute, Vern Miller was one of the instructors . My condolences go out to his family and friends.

"Hello,

I'm sad to say that Vern Miller passed away last Friday morning, April 10. Mike Verbois called me over the weekend to share the news.

For those who do not know, Vern Miller was the head of the Industrial / Scientific Photography Department of Brooks Institute of Photography for many years during the 1970's and 80's. (I am not sure of the exact dates he taught here). Many of the current instructors had Vern as a teacher and will remember him fondly. He was a very bright and engaging teacher, and an expert photographer. In the 1970's Vern Miller, Barry Schwartz and others from Brooks Institute were chosen as the photographic investigation team for the Shroud of Turin project. Vern was a highly accomplished photographer and respected educator.

Vern passed away after a period of unspecified illness. He requested no memorial services or other acknowledgements. He will be buried in Idaho with his parents.

Please share this information with the alumni and other members of our community."

Scott Miles


Scott Miles
Professional Photography Program Director
Brooks Institute
27 East Cota Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

L to R President Ernest H. Brooks, Vernon Miller, Bryan McNulty, Ohio University