You Need Both Real World and Classroom Experience

As a student you have to understand that the experience gained from an internship can be just as vital as sitting in a classroom. Sure your professors know their stuff, but that hands-on experience will better prepare you.

For the last three months, I've been an editorial intern at Baltimore Magazine (hints the picture), and I've learned and gained so much. Plus I love seeing my name in the credits!

My plan is to interview an expert in the journalism field, a student currently working in an internship, and a professor on campus.

The field of journalism is all about networking, and who you know. A great tool for journalism students interested in the world of magazines is Ed2010. The website is dedicated to finding internships, jobs, and meeting people in the industry...

http://www.ed2010.com

Ed's Baltimore Chapter:

http://www.ed2010.com/2009/02/baltimore

Follow Ed on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/Ed2010News

Pose, Flash, Pose, Flash...

So, I know your asking yourself, "Who's this strikingly handsome young man, and what in the world is he doing on Melany's blog?"

Well this is my Grandfather and this past summer he gave a very valuable lesson on photography. That advice, "Granddaughter make sure you always fill the frame!"

Now who would have thunk it that I would receive this exact advice in class Friday? Well anywho, thanks Granddad!






Along with filling the frame, I used the rule of the thirds for my photos on campus...











I like to call this one, Soul's Deadly Stare. I know, that's really deep.

I used the rule of the thirds for this shot.

This is Lisa (front) and Kelly (back) in Save By the Bell Towson Hi-Jinx. Once again I used the thirds as well as filling the frame.

Thanks Asia and Erin (:

Lastly in, I Hope His Growl is Bigger Than His Bite, my main goal was to fill the frame and try to capture the tiger for a different angle.













Well clearly I'm excited about my photos. I'm going to email them to my Grandfather for his constructive criticism!