As I have mentioned before, one thing I wasn’t expecting when I started the internship was that I was going to be the official photographer here. That was one rewarding surprise, since I was able to improve my photo-taking skills. I own a DSLR camera and used to take informal pictures here and there, but that was about it. I felt insecure at first when I was assigned to photograph an event, especially because it was an important one (GenEd Day). Luckily, I was able to perform well and take good pictures.

Sometimes, at the internship, I devote all my time to editing pictures I took at events. Sometimes, our clients need the pictures posted to a Flickr account. Other times, they just need them sent via email, and other times they need Powerpoint presentations made with the photographs. The pictures I took at the Brooklyn Museum will require one, for example. I already edited and curated the pictures I took, and now I have to create the presentation.

I got another photograph assignment for next week, on Monday. I’ll be in charge of documenting the Baccalaureate Celebration event of the Department of Hospitality Management. It’s going to take place both at the Atrium amphitheater and then at the Janet Lefler Dining Room. I’ve photographed at that amphitheater before and I know it’s a dark and tricky place to take pictures, but nothing that isn’t manageable. The Dining Room must be much easier, though. I’m looking forward to that event because it looks like it’s going to be an exciting one, and there will be amazing food, and that’s always the way into my heart.