My first solo shoot

Today was a damn exciting day. Came to work at 1 or so and killed some time not doing much. At 2:30 pm, Jency sir calls me over and asks me to meet Mr. Rohit from Entertainment. And here i get my first assignment!!

The job- to cover a press conference by a fashion designer at Kemps Korner. I spoke to the camera man, took the unit and we were off to the venue. On reaching the spot, I see a small boutique which will accomodate a few news channels and the print reporters too. I get all ready, trying to hide my nervousness and the fact that i was just a novice. But I've found in Bombay, that the unexpected always happens. I expected to be treated like a novice or a kid in fact. But the people in Bombay, no matter who they are, are so damn friendly!

The co-ordinator there was extremely friendly, he asked me things and he made me feel highly comfortable, treating me like an actual journalist (But of course, he didn't know i was an intern). We took the bite and the needed shots and we were done with our work in an hour's time.

It was time to leave and the co-ordinator once agn approached me and asked me if I'd gotten everything that I needed. I say yes, he gives me his card and thanks me for coming. I didn't know if he should be thanking me or if it shld be the other way around. I was highly thankful to him for being so sweet, and the camera man for making me feel comfortable and teaching me the tricks.

This is one day I'd never forget. The story maybe small, but for an intern like me who's still learning the ropes, it was indeed a small accomplishment. Thanks to the co-ordinator there and to camera man Manish for everything they did. They probably won't even remember me after a couple of days, but these are two people whom I'd definitely never forget!