I wrapped up my time at the Penticton Herald a few weeks back. I went above and beyond the required hours for the photojournalism program, but it was well worth it.
I got the opportunity to travel to Spokane, Washington and watch Cirque du Soleil's production Varekai and the following day got to interview members from the cast, and crew.
I pitched a photo story to my editor James Miller about the Salmon Hatchery on Penticton Indian Band, and almost everything fell perfectly into place for that to happen. It's always nice when things fall into place, and lately it feels like just that is happening.
Overall, the internship was a great experience. I've learned so much, and I've grown so much from when I left Loyalist over a month ago today. I couldn't be happier with how every thing played out while I worked at the Penticton Herald. I met some incredible people, and watched some interesting things happen with my camera in hand.
Some of the photos and stories from the last two weeks I spent working:
This is the Fish Hatchery story. I also got pointed towards the Penticton Fly Fishers Club while I was working on this story. This was an unexpected surprise, none of my previous research into hatcheries in the area had brought them up. Getting their approach was fascinating to me as well; I hope they get a chance to start raising rainbow trout fry!
Cirque du Soleil Stories:
Anyone who knows me should appreciate the clown photo. That wasn't easy.
How the hell do you move a circus?
19 years old, and she's been in Cirque du Soleil for three years. Much respect!
When you get to do what you love for the rest of your life, you're pretty damn lucky.
Couple More random shots:
Odds and Ends:
I spoke with Sarah Cornett-Ching, a Summerland native who started her racing career at the Penticton Speedway, over the phone before she raced at Bristol Speedway.
I took this photograph of the Run Club at Outma Sqilix'w School on Penticton Indian Band, who has a few members participating in the Unity Run this year.
I went to Young @ Art, and took some photos of youth making art. I learned that Penticton schools no longer offer the chance of taking art and drama in the same year, so the art gallery opened up an after school program to accommodate to those who wish to take both.
In conclusion, here was a thank you letter I wrote to my editor and the city of Penticton for being so open with me while I was working there.
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