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09/30/2005 12:08:17 PM · #1 |
Why am I thanking Skiprow? He inspired me to try!
Tomorrow I have a test assignment for a local paper! They liked what they saw but since I have no previous photojournalism experience I have a test first. But, after reading Skip's details on his assignments, I think I'm ready! Woohoo!
My biggest problem will be approaching people to ask to take their picture. Usually, I just do it. Honestly, I'm shaking just thinking about it. Or maybe I forgot to take my meds. :)
Anyway, thank you Skip for all your posts and tips and work and for this:
"The only mistake you can make here is to quit trying"
Thank You!
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09/30/2005 12:11:16 PM · #2 |
Good luck Courtenay! 
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09/30/2005 12:11:21 PM · #3 |
hey, congrats! that skip is a handy guy...always ready to dispense advice.
good luck, courtenay! i'm sure you'll do great. i think you have a really good knack for photojournalism. |
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09/30/2005 12:17:51 PM · #4 |
Good Luck! Let us know how it goes!
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09/30/2005 12:20:20 PM · #5 |
Coolio, congrats, you'll do great! That Skip is an inspiring guy.
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09/30/2005 12:22:08 PM · #6 |
Good luck. I hope you do well.
Nick
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10/03/2005 04:12:43 PM · #7 |
UPDATE!
Thank you to all the well wishers!
I just got word from the associate editor. Well, a couple of words:
1. They really liked my images for the paper and I have the job.
2. They may use some of my images in another paper (there are about 5 locally owned by Gannett) and want to pay me!
Yeehaa!
Anyway, I have two things to thank for my good fortune:
Skiprow'sgreat advice: Captioning! I got names, places, groups, what they were doing all in detail.
Mark Hancock advice to shoot verbs.
So, while it won't pay the rent, it will look good on my resume. Wish me luck...
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10/03/2005 04:15:58 PM · #8 |
Major congrats!!! WoooHoooo!
Luck. |
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10/03/2005 04:17:44 PM · #9 |
Way to go!! Congrats to you! :-)
Who knew Skip could be so useful. :-) Gotta love him!
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10/03/2005 04:17:53 PM · #10 |
Congrats Courtney! Which paper so I can keep my eyes open?
Clara
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10/03/2005 04:28:41 PM · #11 |
| let's see some of the images!! |
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10/03/2005 04:48:51 PM · #12 |
| Go get 'em Courtney! You can do it! We all know you can!!! :-) |
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10/03/2005 04:51:47 PM · #13 |
Woohooo!!!! Go Courtney.... I'm soooo happy for you! How 'bout posting some of those prize winners so we can see!
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10/03/2005 05:09:45 PM · #14 |
Congrats dahkota. I have no doubt that you have the talent necessary, you'll do fine.
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10/03/2005 05:46:27 PM · #15 |
That's awesome, Courtney! I can't wait to see the images that get published.
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10/03/2005 05:52:22 PM · #16 |
Thanks everyone!
Clara, its either the Crofton Crier or the Bowie Blade. And I erred - Its owned by Capital-Gazette newspapers.
I can post some of my favorites later tonight. I have one I was going to use for Complementary Colors II but figured in the end I would get downgraded for not the 'right' colors. :)
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10/03/2005 06:14:22 PM · #17 |
wow, courtenay! that's FANTASTIC!!! w2g!
make sure you get 'at least' two copies of the paper whenever you get anything published--one to keep whole, and one to clip.
the only other thing to remember is to only say no if it's physically impossible to make the assignment ;-)
keep it up, and keep us posted!!! |
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10/03/2005 06:27:22 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by dahkota:
Why am I thanking Skiprow? He inspired me to try!
Tomorrow I have a test assignment for a local paper! They liked what they saw but since I have no previous photojournalism experience I have a test first. But, after reading Skip's details on his assignments, I think I'm ready! Woohoo!
My biggest problem will be approaching people to ask to take their picture. Usually, I just do it. Honestly, I'm shaking just thinking about it. Or maybe I forgot to take my meds. :)
Anyway, thank you Skip for all your posts and tips and work and for this:
"The only mistake you can make here is to quit trying"
Thank You! |
Congrats!!! Don't be too nervous about asking to take pictures of people :-) Thought I know what you mean, it terrifies me too! I had my first experience with it ever a couple of weeks ago, and both individuals were totally happy to pose for me :-)
Plus, look at it this way....you have the advantage of being able to say you're taking their picture for the PAPER....which most people are MORE than happy to do :-) Makes them a celebrity ;-) |
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