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  1. car-ographer

    car-ographer Karting

    Nov 15, 2005
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    homeless in LA :-(
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    Jessica G.
    #1 car-ographer, Dec 6, 2007
    Hello everyone, I know that none of you know me, I rarely post...and I'm sure nobody cares...but I have been a photography intern at Motor Trend magazine for a couple months now, and I'm very excited to share this news with everyone!

    Anwyay, I am very excited because I have some photographs published in the most recent (January) issue of Motor Trend. They aren't very good, honestly, but it is still very exciting for me!! There are a few in the "Car of the Year" story, and then a couple in the back of the magazine in the "Long term tests" section.

    Anyway, I know I'm a stranger but I thought I would share my good news with you all (and ok...you caught me I wanted to brag a little bit:) ), and if anyone takes the time to look, know that I appreciate it very much!!

    Thanks for looking at my post:)
     
  2. rpps

    rpps Formula 3

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    #2 rpps, Dec 6, 2007
    Congratulations.

    Share some of your work, ideas/tips; love to hear about them.
     
  3. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 26, 2005
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    Jon
    #3 Bullfighter, Dec 6, 2007
    +1. Nice achievement.

    I wish I had some car photography skills. Anything you can share would be great.
     
  4. amslb182

    amslb182 Formula Junior

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    #4 amslb182, Dec 6, 2007
    Good for you, thats a great magazine and quite an achievement. Please tell us what it likes working at a magazine like that and being around such a broad assortment of cars all day long.
     
  5. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Feb 2, 2004
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    #5 TexasF355F1, Dec 6, 2007
    +1 with what's been said.

    Congrats! That's a huge accomplishment.
     
  6. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #6 BT, Dec 6, 2007
    Congrats! I'll look at the magazines at home. Keep up the effort and good work.
    :)
    BT
     
  7. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
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    #7 Simon^2, Dec 6, 2007
    Congrats. Have that issue out in my waiting room now... have to go look...
     
  8. writerguy

    writerguy F1 Veteran

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    #8 writerguy, Dec 6, 2007
    Good for you jen

    just make sure you can keep the usage rites so you can use them to promote yourself...

    Also when working for a mag like MT keep your ears open and listen.

    Welcome to the world of THE published
     
  9. WJC

    WJC Formula Junior

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    #9 WJC, Dec 6, 2007
    First, congrats on getting published, that is AWESOME!!!

    Second of all, that is awesome that you got an internship with MT!!!!! I was so excited to get my internship with the company I wanted to work for and had an amazing time!


    And for you...I don't even know you but........YOU ARE AWESOME!! Mitch Headberg all the way! "I like refried beans. I wanna try fried beans, because maybe they're just as good and we're just wasting time."


    Ok, back to Jessica. Congrats again!
     
  10. rollsorferrari?

    rollsorferrari? F1 Veteran

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    #10 rollsorferrari?, Dec 6, 2007
    congrats! i'm definitely gonna go check out the issue
     
  11. ItaliaF1

    ItaliaF1 F1 Veteran

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    #11 ItaliaF1, Dec 6, 2007
    Congrats! I'll be sure to pick that issue up.

    -John
     
  12. xtrmesaleen

    xtrmesaleen Karting

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    #12 xtrmesaleen, Dec 6, 2007
    Congrats to you! I'll check it out for sure. Hopefully this leads to many more opportunities for you.
     
  13. Bryanp

    Bryanp F1 Rookie

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    #13 Bryanp, Dec 7, 2007
    congratulations, jessica! just looked at your work on your website - as an architect, I really liked your work in that section - esp. your shots of the Getty.

    keep it up
     
  14. AntonyR

    AntonyR F1 Veteran

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    #14 AntonyR, Dec 7, 2007
    I have some friends who are photographers for Road and Track along with a few others; benefits of being in marketing. Let me know if you want me to set you up with any contacts..


    Antony
     
  15. car-ographer

    car-ographer Karting

    Nov 15, 2005
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    Jessica G.
    #15 car-ographer, Dec 9, 2007
    wow-thanks so much for all the wonderful responses everyone!

    Working at MT is awesome! I have been there almost 3 months now, and I don't want to leave:( The people that I work with are amazing....fun to be around, friendly, and car nuts just like me:)

    Being around the cars are amazing as well, and a dream come true. I've gotten to drive an EVO a few times, while it's no Ferrari it's one of the fastest cars I've driven! I really feel so lucky to have been giving this opportunity, and like xtrmesaleen said, I hope it opens up some more doors for me.

    A couple people wanted to see some of my work...well I have a website, it does need to be updated, some of the shots are only 6 months old, but some of them are almost 3 years old! Working at MT for 2.5 months now has greatly improved my photography, and I hope to keep getting better!

    Thanks again for everyone's kind words!

    My website: www.jessicagermiller.com
     
  16. 4REphotographer

    4REphotographer F1 Veteran

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    #16 4REphotographer, Dec 9, 2007
    WOW, you are an incredible photographer, I love the shot of the 350z at night, what equipment do you use?
     
  17. PaulVincent

    PaulVincent Formula Junior

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    #17 PaulVincent, Dec 9, 2007
    Congratulations on your start at MT and good luck in the coming year.
     
  18. srika

    srika Karting

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    #18 srika, Dec 10, 2007
    that's great to hear, congrats! if you don't mind me asking, how did you get in as an intern at MT? just curious :D
     
  19. teak360

    teak360 F1 World Champ

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    #19 teak360, Dec 11, 2007
    Good work, sounds like you are truly passionate about being a photographer. I think I asked you this before, but are you a Brooks grad?
     

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