Getting Down To The Basics

The week started off great. It didn’t go as planned, but hey it happens in news. Monday was the grand opening of Sprinkles Cupcakes in Houston. A popular cupcake bakery celebs go to in Beverly Hills California.

There for the opening was Houston Rockets Forward Shane Battier. He teamed up with Sprinkles in raising money for The Battier Take Charge Foundation. The Battier Foundation also has a scholarship program awarding students from the greater Detroit and Houston areas.

Due to last minute changes a reporter couldn’t do the story, but I was able to go out there and take pictures.

Near the end of the week, I spent time editing and piecing together my first package. Frustrating but I got it done. I’ll work with an editor to add the finishing touches.

Also this week, I followed Fox 26 Reporter Isiah Carey out into the field. He is one cool dude and a favorite reporter for many in Houston. I followed him on a story about illegal street racing and a story on a documentary about immigration laws. Check it out!

The documentation made its debut in Houston Friday. A very interesting story, follow the link to check out the trailer. www.9500liberty.com

Isiah Carey is a great reporter to observe and learn from. He has a distinct voice, articulates very well and paint’s pictures with words when writing his scripts. I’m glad I was able to follow him. There’s a lot of work that goes into being a reporter or in any position in the news business. What’s seen on TV is just the easy part. It’s also the simple and basic things one must know in this field.

A good learning experience indeed!