I think what went well and what stood out to me was that the project fit well into my time spent there. The projects I did were never something that I was stressed about and just flowed really well. I had a hard time thinking about what to make as my project in the beginning of Internship. I think what I could've done differently was given myself an extra challenge. I don't know what I could've done as something extra, but maybe I could find something else to give me a push.
0 Comments
Advice I have for future interns is to 1; expand your possibilities. Internship should be something that you're passionate about and want to expand your knowledge about. So be open to researching the other things that you're interested in. It doesn't need to be one specific career path. The other piece of advice is to call the places that you really have your heart set on. I emailed so many places that never answered back. So it's important that you follow up and let them know that you're serious about it and hope they consider it.
Internship has made me think more about life after college more than college itself, but I still definitely have considered more ideas about where I'd want to be and what I'd study. I think I want to explore more about film and video since I haven't had that exposure yet. Also, because I dance, I'd enjoy possibly pursuing dance photography or some sort of dance on film. I've loved being in Little Italy, where there's always things happening, but yet it's still calm and quiet. Colleges are a little more obscure regarding locations though, so hopefully I'll be able to find one that fits that idea.
One thing I'm thankful for is how I got the opportunity to intern with a photographer. I think I was lucky since most photographers work from home and don't work everyday therefore finding someone who could give me enough hours was tricky. It's let me gain the exposure to the other tasks of a photographer which is important. I've also loved getting to meet new people and getting to drive around seeing new places and business's I would've never gotten the chance to go to.
Characteristics & qualities I've seen that I hope to develop in myself, is how professional but still personable my mentor and many other clients are. My mentor does a good job of staying professional to the business, but still creating a strong relationship with his clients. During my time of being an intern, my passions stayed the same. I still enjoy photography as much as before, and still am leaning towards a career path in photography and film. I think I've realized that corporate photography isn't a favorite path for me, but that it's still an option. Overall, internship has gotten me thinking about the details of my future, even down to what location/environment I think I'd work best.
|
aboutI reached out to David Harrison Photography for Internship, and luckily he agreed to take me in as an intern. I've been interested in photography/film for many years now, and am excited to experience what a photographer's work is like on a day-to-day basis. ArchivesCategories |