Hi, I'm Cameron!
Welcome! I'm Cameron Briggs, a genealogist by heart, graphic designer by trade, coder by passion, language enthusiast by curiosity, teacher by drive, and homesteader by lifestyle. Whether I'm uncovering family histories, developing intuitive web applications, crafting visual stories, exploring new languages, inspiring learners, or cultivating my own little slice of heaven, I approach every project with creativity, dedication, and a healthy dose of fun. Dive in to discover how my diverse passions come together to create meaningful, engaging experiences!
Random Fun Fact
I'm one of the organizers of the annual Burley Family History Expo.
My Timeline
2025
Mission Statement Page
A clean and focused introduction to my goals and values.
A clean and focused introduction to my goals and values.
Coolpics Gallery
An interactive image gallery showcasing layout and animation.
An interactive image gallery showcasing layout and animation.
Personal Blog
A sample blog site using semantic HTML and custom styling.
A sample blog site using semantic HTML and custom styling.
Credit Card Form
A styled form interface for credit card information with validation.
A styled form interface for credit card information with validation.
User Registration Form
A mock registration page with input types and UX features.
A mock registration page with input types and UX features.
Responsive Recipes Page
A responsive recipe listing page showing layout flexibility.
A responsive recipe listing page showing layout flexibility.
2023
EnglishConnect
Started teaching local EnglishConnect 1 classes of around 30 students
Started teaching local EnglishConnect 1 classes of around 30 students
High Desert Milk
Began a new position in IT, designing a new internal application suite and website redesign
Began a new position in IT, designing a new internal application suite and website redesign
Burley Family History Expo
After a haiatus, jumpstarted and expanded the family history expo to encompass the region
After a haiatus, jumpstarted and expanded the family history expo to encompass the region
RootsTech
Presented for the first time in-person with Joe Price and Richard Miller
Presented for the first time in-person with Joe Price and Richard Miller
SourceLinker101
Launched a website compliation of training videos I'd be compiling for my local consultants
Launched a website compliation of training videos I'd be compiling for my local consultants
2022
Hebrew
After studying the Lectures on Faith, decided to learn Hebrew and start teaching it
After studying the Lectures on Faith, decided to learn Hebrew and start teaching it
BYUI
Resumed studies through the Pathway program to finally earn my Bachelors degree
Resumed studies through the Pathway program to finally earn my Bachelors degree
Isaiah Institute
Began moderating bookclubs for the Isaiah Institute
Began moderating bookclubs for the Isaiah Institute
The Bridge Forum
Guested on the monthly forum to discuss the genealogy projects I was doing in Malta, Idaho
Guested on the monthly forum to discuss the genealogy projects I was doing in Malta, Idaho
RootsTech
Taught a couple of virtual classes
Taught a couple of virtual classes
2021
Divorce
Finalized the papers
Finalized the papers
LearningZion
Recruited friends for a virtual bookclub of various deep religious and lifechanging books
Recruited friends for a virtual bookclub of various deep religious and lifechanging books
Ward Temple & Family History Leader
The Book of Nelson
Printed the first copy of the Book of Nelson for personal study
Printed the first copy of the Book of Nelson for personal study
Official Proclamations
Reformatted and homogenized all of the official church proclamations of this dispensation for better ease of studying
Reformatted and homogenized all of the official church proclamations of this dispensation for better ease of studying
Latter-day Disciples Podcast
Guested on the podcast to talk about the gift of dreams
Guested on the podcast to talk about the gift of dreams
Annette on Life
Guested to talk about my conversion story and same-sex attraction
Guested to talk about my conversion story and same-sex attraction
Record Linking Lab
Discovered the BYU Record Linking Lab projects which again changed the trajectory of my life
Discovered the BYU Record Linking Lab projects which again changed the trajectory of my life
2020
Home Pro Exteriors Inc
Began working with my brother in custom home construction during the pandemic for a little extra money
Began working with my brother in custom home construction during the pandemic for a little extra money
2019
Marriage
Eloped to the Logan Temple with close family in attendance
Eloped to the Logan Temple with close family in attendance
2018
PhotoPie Backdrops
Following a prompting, turned in my two weeks at Nifty which led to an offer to purchase the Photo Pie company which I would begin to run from home
Following a prompting, turned in my two weeks at Nifty which led to an offer to purchase the Photo Pie company which I would begin to run from home
Stake Temple & Family History Consultant
Accepted my first genealogy calling
Accepted my first genealogy calling
Declo Stake Family History Expo
Together with Jamie Palmer, organized my first large genealogy event
Together with Jamie Palmer, organized my first large genealogy event
2017
Tarzan
Co-directed my first play with Dennis Byington
Co-directed my first play with Dennis Byington
Chickhaven
Purchased my grandparents house and began renovations to turn it into a homestead
Purchased my grandparents house and began renovations to turn it into a homestead
2016
BYU Ed Week
Attended my first every Education Week which changed my life and set me on a new trajectory
Attended my first every Education Week which changed my life and set me on a new trajectory
Mt Harrison Heritage Foundation
Began a volunteer position with the local theatre group. Organized their meetings, created a new website, designed playbills for productions
Began a volunteer position with the local theatre group. Organized their meetings, created a new website, designed playbills for productions
2015
Conversion
Had a powerful spiritual experience which set me back on the right priorities and I became truely converted
Had a powerful spiritual experience which set me back on the right priorities and I became truely converted
Nifty Marketing
Began position as SEO Specialist and PhotoPie designer
Began position as SEO Specialist and PhotoPie designer
2014
Wildboyz Hot Tubs
Began managing the store and the accounting of a local store in Burley
Began managing the store and the accounting of a local store in Burley
Twin Falls
Moved to Twin Falls on a whim for six months to persue a crush and a failed entrepreneural opportunity
Moved to Twin Falls on a whim for six months to persue a crush and a failed entrepreneural opportunity
2012
Malta
Moved back to Malta, dropping out of school for a new job opportunity
Moved back to Malta, dropping out of school for a new job opportunity
2010
BYUI
Resumed studies at Rexburg
Resumed studies at Rexburg
Manager
Overseen the employees and day-to-day of The College Avenue Deli in Rexburg
Overseen the employees and day-to-day of The College Avenue Deli in Rexburg
2008
Mission
Served a Spanish speaking mission in Torreón and Durango México.
Served a Spanish speaking mission in Torreón and Durango México.
2007
BYUI
Transfered to Brigham Young University - Idaho
Transfered to Brigham Young University - Idaho
2006
Diploma
Graduated from Raft River High School with honors
Graduated from Raft River High School with honors
Eagle Scout
Earned my Eagle Scout after completing my project with the Valley Vu Cemetery
Earned my Eagle Scout after completing my project with the Valley Vu Cemetery
RRHS Yearbook Editor
Organized a fantastic team to create a unique Looney Tunes based annual
Organized a fantastic team to create a unique Looney Tunes based annual
CSI
Based off the AP classes I took in high school, began studies at the College of Southern Idaho
Based off the AP classes I took in high school, began studies at the College of Southern Idaho
2004
Weekly Mailer
Began internship at local newspaper based on skills with graphic design
Began internship at local newspaper based on skills with graphic design
2001
Class President
Our sixth grade held elections and I served as Class President for the next 2 years
Our sixth grade held elections and I served as Class President for the next 2 years