Well today was my first day interning at Nature’s Best Magazine. Of course day one at an internship is about first and foremost finding your way to the office! Starting off I was alright, my GPS took me through the back-roads to avoid the crazy tolls. I ended up in some gorgeous areas, but not so gorgeous roads. I, of course, drove passed the building at least three times, definitely turned into the wrong lot twice and FINALLY located it with some help from some paper directions.
Anyway, the few hours I was there was dedicated to introductions more than anything. The small group that runs the organization is great; they are all very personable, smiley and inviting. Deb and Stephen Freligh, the owners and art directors of the magazine, told me about all about what’s happening this summer. They told me that I would most likely be doing a lot of research on photographers (professional, amateur and student), helping with upcoming photo competitions and some customer service.
At noon a photographer came in to show us something he has been working on, he said it will benefit both the magazine and the Smithsonian (which Nature’s Best works very closely with.) It’s all hush-hush though so I can’t really elaborate…. all I know is that his video was very interesting and I had no idea what he was discussing was even in existence!
They’re very flexible with hours, which is awesome, so the real stuff will start tomorrow and I’ll work 10:30am until 3:30pm. I think we (when I say we, I’m referring to myself and a girl named Emma who attends RISD, she’s also interning there) will be learning the ins-and-outs of everything. I’m very excited for this internship!
