#1: First Ad

So I am now approaching the next big milestone in my life . . . turning TWENTY-ONE. Weird right? Anyways, I've decided that I want to compile a list of 21 things to do before I turn 21! The list is still in fine-tuning process but I've got to get started. No time to waste!

The first thing checked off the list was to see the very first advertisement that I designed PRINTED in a REAL, PROFESSIONAL magazine :)

It was a so excited, it was almost surreal.

This is not the most attractive photo I've ever taken . . .

but I believe it captures my extreme excitement.

Bobbye was with us for the adventure!

inRegister Magazine, August 2010

Baton Rouge, La. Page 25 :)

I can't believe that the summer is already over. I have one more week at work, with LOTS of work to do. But then two weeks off for recruitment and then I start my NEW job! It is truly going to be an insane semester. But let's be honest . . . every semester is insane. with. out. fail. I'll be working in a similar position as this summer. But my primary job will be to design a 24 page magazine that is mailed to people who support the University. I am really looking forward to getting started on this project!

This summer has definitely been very busy, stressful and an adventure . . . but so incredibly worth it! I feel like I have finally accomplished something entirely on my own. I got this job based on my own merit and hard work and not someone pulling strings for me. It is nice to finally feel like I am on the right track and where I am supposed to be.

Work Week Wrap Up!

This summer I am working for the Forever LSU Campaign, the primary fundraising organization for the University. I am responsible for designing 24 print advertisements that will be printed in two prominent Baton Rouge magazines, The Monthly Business Report and the InRegister...AND the football program!

Over the past ten days we completed 27 individual photo shoots of LSU students all around campus. The photo shoots were stressful: early morning shoots before class, back to back shoots in the afternoons, running ALL over campus, fighting the weather and the sun...BUT I had opportunities to visit many parts of campus that regular students never even know about!

- Walked by Head Coach Les Miles' office, while he was chillin' at his desk. I was FAR to busy to stop by and chat with him. ;)

- Football Trophy Room, football training facility and the chute where the football team runs out onto the field....where the "WIN!" bar is located above the door.

- Ariel Silk Dance Studio: BY FAR the coolest shot we got. Pieces of silk are hanging from the ceiling, and the dancer climb up them, wrap them around their feet and hang upside down. Cirque de Soleil style.

We are also going to be cutting down the video that Leah and I created for the Student Video Contest to 30 seconds and it will be used as a commercial run on Cox Cable during the month of October centered around football programing as well as being played in Tiger Stadium before the games.

Check back on the Forever LSU link on the right for updates and examples of my designs!