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applying for internship advice...
Joseph Molieri, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Ardmore | PA | US | Posted: 12:32 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> mmh K so I applied for an internship last year and had an interview. I didn't get it. I plan to apply again this year but here is my question: In the portfolio I submitted last year I had a photo story which while I've done others since I think it is still my strongest. Would it be frowned on if they see the same photo story from last year still in my portfolio? Other images have changed but should I change out the photostory just to show I've done other stuff since or keep it because it's the strongest...... |
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Jeff Mills, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Columbus | OH | USA | Posted: 12:55 PM on 09.24.09 |
->> Its impossible to tell you exactly what you should do as every situation and reviewing editor is going to be different, but I think as a rule of thumb, if you always put what you consider to be your best work forward, you can't go wrong.
You could always try to tailor your portfolio to a given situation, what you hear may appeal to an editors taste etc, but at the end of the day, I think you really want to get noticed for shooting your own style and what you are confident it.
After all, even if you tailor your work to impressive a given client, would you really be happy shooting something that is not really you ? Or would you rather find a better fit where work you truly believe in is exactly what they want you to shoot ?
As long as you feel you've shown your best work to date, be it old or new, I think you can walk into that interview with your head held high, and regardless of the outcome still walk out feeling you gave it your best shot.
Good luck |
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Kent Nishimura, Student/Intern
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Honolulu | HI | USA | Posted: 1:41 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> are you only applying to one place? and where are you applying? |
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Carlos Delgado, Photographer
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Long Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 2:13 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> You should apply for as many internships as possible. I remember I sent out a fat stack of applications to papers all over the country, both big fish and little fish. I went with the first to take me and it was the best thing to happen to me. Good luck. |
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Joseph Molieri, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Ardmore | PA | US | Posted: 2:45 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> No I'm applying for others but this is a particular internship that I really want. |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Columbia | MO | USA | Posted: 4:05 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> How much time do you have? Why not go out and try to shoot a story in a week. |
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Kevin Martin, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Baton Rouge | LA | United States | Posted: 4:28 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> There's some internship insight from editors here: blogs.nppa.org/visualstudent |
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Luke Sharrett, Student/Intern
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Forest | VA | United States | Posted: 5:08 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> If the same editor will be reviewing applications, show them something new...something to illustrate how you've grown since you last applied. |
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Bradly J. Boner, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Jackson | WY | USA | Posted: 5:39 PM on 09.24.09 |
| ->> I agree with Luke - If it's the same editor, definitely submit something new. You could still include the old one, but you really need to show some fresh work. |
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Jeffrey Furticella, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Charlotte | NC | US | Posted: 7:40 PM on 09.24.09 |
->> Has the industry gotten so competitive that college students now must apply for internship advice?
GRIN
- furt |
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Joseph Molieri, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Ardmore | PA | US | Posted: 12:08 AM on 09.25.09 |
| ->> Jeffrey I didn't study journalism or photojournalism so my knowledge in this particular area comes from talking to people. My degree is a BFA of Photo with a strong background from Fine Arts. Though I get your point. |
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Todd Spoth, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Houston | TX | USA | Posted: 5:20 AM on 09.25.09 |
->> haha that went right over your head.
for real though, go check out that link Kevin provided. some good advice to students looking for contest or internship help.
you want your work to stand out, but in a good way. you definitely don't want to send out a package with the majority of the same work as a previous year. its a very what have you done for me lately sort of thing with most editors. you shot 10 cool photos in 2006, but what have you done this year. how are you trying to grow or develop visually.
and going on what carlos said, just do a lot of research and make sure your list or database or whatever is up to date and you know your stuff. Ill admit to addressing a few packages to a "Mr. Preston Gannaway". lol.
its tough and i feel your pain. heck i graduated with a political science and psych degree and didnt have anyone to tell me how to put together a portfolio or apply for an internship, but you just have to get out there, grind and make it happen.
-T |
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Kevin Martin, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Baton Rouge | LA | United States | Posted: 3:45 PM on 09.25.09 |
->> On a related note, the first thing I do when I get an internship packet is pull the resume and cover letter and read them with a red pen in hand. If you can't write a letter and create a resume without spelling errors, then how can I trust you to write an accurate caption on deadline?
My supervisor's name is John Ballance. Not Balance. Not Ballace. Not Ballant. I've seen many applicants spell his name with one "L". He doesn't mind because spell check in Microsoft Word automatically changes his name to the incorrect spelling. Go back and check to make sure your spell check didn't "correct" a word that didn't need fixing in the first place.
Bottom line, editors pay attention to the details. Not just the pictures. |
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