Today, I spent some of my “moola” (that’s “money” in cow call) and spent it on a Nikon D5000. It’s my first non-point-and-shoot camera, and I’m pretty excited to get started with photojournalism.
I’m still in the squeamish “I’m going to take five minutes just to slide it out of the box so I don’t ruin it” phase. It has been fun putting on the lens filter, toying with the settings and testing out the video.
That’s right! It records HD movie clips. It also has a sleek 2.7-inch monitor that flips out and slides around. I’ve already taken a few pictures and one video, and I’m astounded by the quality.
In other words, it’s an awesome piece of technology.
My journalistic goal is to learn the ins and outs of the camera this summer and then attempt to get some feature photos published this fall.
Hello There
I have ridden in a helicopter that has flown over Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, walked through corn fields out in the rural outskirts of town and sat in on a High Springs police active-shooter training. I have conversed with many people, from circus performers and authors to hackers and the local homeless. And, believe it or not, I actually take joy in covering City Commission meetings.
I recently graduated from the University of Florida, and I have worked for The Independent Florida Alligator and The North Florida Herald in High Springs, Fla. I have also worked at the local news station, WCJB TV20, as an associate producer, and ABC News On Campus as a reporter.
I am currently at the Society of Professional Journalists National Headquarters and busy hunting for full-time job opportunities.
I also love to collaborate on creative projects, whether it be with music, poetry or fiction. If you need help editing a chapter of your short story or need a violinist for that piece you’re planning to play, I’m your gal.
If you would like to get in touch with me, feel free to e-mail me at aprildudash@gmail.com.
