Going through the motions – I am the “guy” – the retouch guy. I show up and retouch photos from shoots. I have the opportunity to be present on shoots and rumors say I may be able to start shooting myself.

This makes me happy.

Hard work is paying off and I am feeling fulfilled.

My supervisor, Justin K., is a chill dude. Allowing me to blossom under his watch, I am developing a taste for the fashion business. And now I want more.

Once upon a time… 2016.

Contacted by the CEO of Maxima Apparel, Mike S., my cold email was heard ( or read, rather) and I was ask to come in immediately for and interview. Mike wanted to know where I was at with my studies and was delighted by my major. He mentioned to me how that advertising is something he wants to incorporate within his company. He mainly asked about my creativity and execution process. I think he wanted to be sure that I would be able to produce.

After a sit down with the head of the company and an intro to specific staff members, I was shown where I would be working. Not a desk but an area of the office where all the e-commerce happens.

Let me go back – I was called by Eric S. who joined the company as a marketing consultant. He got my email and reached out to me. We spoke back in January at a coffee shop about becoming an intern and also being able to create within my position.

Now, March rolls around, and I’m in the door by mid-month. Some of the things asked of me were specific and detailed. I also had some request as far as getting the job done and managing their expectation of me. I had my nerves but I also wanted to make my superiors happy with my work.

Since, I have managed my own expectations of myself and have actually impressed myself how efficient I have been – this according to my superiors, anyway.

Looking toward the future – salutations.

Vie Riche Spring Collection 2016