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Grady InternViews: Julia Walkup

Posted on September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities:

I assist writers and producers for the Ana Cabrera show by finding and pulling visual elements to air while Ana is anchoring, and I write scripts for Ana!

How will this role guide your future career path?

This experience will make me a more well-rounded journalist. At UGA, I haven’t really focused my energy on television or video news, and I’ve never worked in anything like national news before. I’m learning a bunch of new skills and perspectives, so I hope that in the future, I’ll be more familiar with all different kinds of journalism and be able to comfortably perform all different aspects of what goes into making an article, segment or multimedia piece.

What about this position has surprised you?

I was surprised by how much I was trusted and thrown into the position right off the bat. In such a fast-paced environment, my team was willing to help me learn, but they didn’t have time to babysit me. Therefore, I took the approach that one person called the “apologetic bull in a china shop” approach. That means, I did a lot of things how I thought I should do them and took risks, and if I screwed up, I apologized and learned for the future. It’s better to put yourself out there, take risks and learn by doing than it is to hide behind your unfamiliarity with the role.

Julia says their favorite part of the internship was connecting with the other CNN interns. (Photo:submitted)

What’s the most challenging part of this position?

The most challenging part of this position for me is having to adapt to television news. I’ve spent all of my training at UGA and The Red & Black focusing on print journalism and still photography, so adjusting to the fast-paced and conversational style of television news has been especially challenging. I have plenty of opportunities to learn, though!

What advice would you give to students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

Be yourself! After talking with recruiters, they told me the best thing to do in interviews and applications is to be yourself. Also, fully take advantage of all the hands-on opportunities that UGA offers for student journalists. This means getting involved with The Red & Black, Newsource, or anything else that can get you physical proof of your talent. Coming out of college with an impressive portfolio or reel will set you apart from the beginning.

What has been your favorite part about your internship?

My favorite part of my internship so far is definitely connecting with the other CNN interns. We’ve become great friends, and we’re able to learn from each other, bounce ideas off each other and discuss the current state of the news media. I’ve learned so much from them, and it’s really nice to be able to have these friendships while I’m living in an unfamiliar city for a few months. It’s also really cool to be in the control room while the show is airing and to call video behind the scenes.

Grady InternViews: Jonathan Wood

Posted on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities.

I work with the real estate and development team on downtown development around and within the stadium, (currently that is the Shipyards Project and the Miller Electric Center, a sports performance center). I work to help plan for stadium renovations to create the stadium of the future. These projects will provide economic growth, increase job opportunities, boost tourism revenue, and create a more vibrant and inviting downtown for the city of Jacksonville. The development of these projects will serve as a catalyst for future growth throughout downtown and the city. The past few months have provided me with first-hand experience in my hopeful future career path. I am beyond thankful for all the opportunities the development team within the Jacksonville Jaguars have provided me. Go Jags!

What is the most valuable lesson you learned?

The most valuable lesson I have learned is the power of a team. It is easy to see how important a team is in sports – if one person is not able to carry his or her weight, the rest of the team suffers. Although this is quite apparent on the field, this is true even more behind the scenes. Every team member in the real estate and development projects department that I have had the pleasure to work with is a fundamental and crucial part to the success that the Jaguars and City of Jacksonville are building.

a picture of student Jonathan in a construction hat and vest with other workers — Jonathan worked on real estate projects with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including renovations for the stadium. (Photo:submitted)

How has this role helped you discover what you are passionate about?

Before this internship, I knew that I was passionate about real estate. I already had doses of experience in both residential and commercial real estate. However, nothing compares to the level and scale of real estate and development I have been exposed to through my internship with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now, I have an even greater passion for this field on a larger scale, which fuels my drive to gain more experience and knowledge. This will help me have a meaningful and impactful career.

How will this role guide your future career path?

This role opened my eyes to larger real estate and development projects. These large-scale, community-based projects are exactly the type of work that I would love to be doing in my future career.

What lessons will you take back with you to the classroom in the fall?

It is important to always work hard. Whether it is a group or individual project, it can sometimes become difficult to see the end goal in the classroom when assignments, quizzes and tests are piling up. This internship has reinforced to me that both patience and dedication are important, and that putting in the work in the beginning leads to reaping the rewards at the end.

What advice would you give to students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

Perspective is everything. When initially applying for this position, I told myself not to get my hopes up. Never once did I think that not having a degree in real estate would give me the opportunity to learn and develop under some of the best and brightest real estate and development professionals in Florida. However, my hard work over the past few years outside of the classroom through putting myself through online courses to obtain my residential real estate license in Georgia, working for a commercial real estate company based out of Atlanta, while still taking a full load of classes has prepared me for this next chapter. My advice is to never be afraid to apply for a position that you want or are interested in.

What has been your favorite part about your internship so far?

My favorite part of this internship has been being able to see the most current development project, the Miller Electric Center (a sports performance center), being built right outside of the stadium. Every day, I see not only the progress that is being made on this 125,000 square foot facility, but also the impact that everyone has had to get the project to be where it is, which will ultimately be completed on time and on budget.

If you could describe your internship in only three words, what would they be?

Professional, Collaborative, Fast-Paced

Grady InternViews: DonA Traylor-Askew

Posted on August 18, 2022August 23, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities:

My internship was 10 weeks. I spent the first five weeks on Sportscenter and the second five weeks with NBA Today. I was responsible for cutting clips for the shows. Most days I was assigned other jobs along with cutting clips, such as running the teleprompter, sorting scripts for on air talent, or organizing highlight shot sheets. I also had the chance to observe most of the positions necessary to bring a studio show together including the producer, director, graphics producer, research assistant and the technical director.

What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned?

The most valuable lesson I learned during my internship was to always ask questions. At first, I was tentative about always being the one to ask for clarification or further explanation. There were so many moving parts to the shows I was working on that I always wanted to know how and why things worked the way they did. I felt like everyone would be so tired of having to explain to the intern, but I quickly learned that they were always excited for me to ask questions. Instead of finding it annoying, they found that it showed my genuine interest and engagement.

student in front of sportscenter screen — DonA interned with ESPN in person in Los Angeles (Photo:submitted).

How will this role guide your future career path?

This role showed me that I have a greater appreciation for the content production side of broadcast than I originally thought. During my time in Grady, I have enjoyed creating feature packages, conducting video interviews and related tasks, but I think in the back of my mind, an on-air role was still at the forefront of my career aspirations. While this is still true in some sense, as I would love an on-air role in some capacity, after this internship. I also think I’d be much more content working in the content side of broadcast to start off.

What has been your favorite part about your internship?

DonA’s internship was split between working with Sportscenter and NBA Today (Photo:submitted).

My favorite part of my internship would have to come down to an incredible moment that I will literally never forget. I have been an admirer of Malika Andrews for quite a while, as she is such an inspiration to me as a young black woman in the sports broadcast industry. She is the host of NBA Today, so I had the chance to work with her. In my second week there, my role for the day was to operate the teleprompter. She called me out to set about 10 minutes before we went on air and asked what career interests I have. I explained that I am loving the content production, but that I could see myself in an on-air role one day. She proceeded to ask me to sit at the desk, explaining which camera would be mine if I was her cohost. Then, the two of us went through over half of the show script together like co-anchors. She gave me a couple pointers on small things I could improve moving forward, but commended me on a job well done (especially since she caught me off guard). It was absolutely insane. I couldn’t believe it was happening, and was fully convinced I was dreaming (except there is photo evidence).

How have the classes you’ve taken at Grady prepared you for this internship?

The classes I have taken in the Grady Sports Media Institute couldn’t have prepared me better for the work I’d have the chance to do with ESPN. Hands-on work editing feature packages and learning to take quick direction and think on my feet from classes like Sportsource had me as ready as could be. I think the most difficult adjustment for me was learning where everything was in my new environment, including learning the basic regulations of cutting clips and finding footage, and getting used to a new editing software–which is only used by ESPN. These are all situational challenges. My Grady experiences allowed for utmost preparation otherwise.

DonA reading through a script with NBA Today host Malika Andrews (Photo:submitted)

DonA takes a selfie with the ESPN logo. (Photo:submitted)

What advice would you give to students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

My advice to students who are looking for similar opportunities would be to take advantage of every other opportunity they have leading up to this one and always give their best effort. Sometimes, it can feel like the small reporting or video package assignment you have is unimportant. But, this could be the very piece of work that puts you in a hiring manager’s line of sight. Even if a project isn’t perfect, sometimes if it is clear from all perspectives that you really worked hard, that effort will overshadow any imperfections and open the door for other opportunities.

Grady InternViews: Edward Feininger

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience.

Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities:

As a graphic design intern, I use client brand guidelines, the strategies developed by Edge, and principles of design to create print and digital assets in a timely and effective manner for a number campaigns.

What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned so far?

When working with entrepreneurs or smaller clients on their branding, such as bringing ideas to life, color palettes, mood boards, etc., a lot of people have zero clue as to what they want. In an initial branding session, you hear a lot of “I hate that” or “That looks bad”. The most valuable lesson I have learned is how to ask the right questions and then expand on your client’s answers as much as you can. Proactive questioning is better than a one-sided conversation. Do not be afraid to ask questions, and when your client responds, ask “What else?”.

How will this role guide your future career path?

Since digital advertising is rapidly changing, clients want to remain on the cutting edge of technology. Clients value data, and data helps influence creative decisions for different campaigns. If I cannot work creatively, I would consider going into account management and strategy, search engine optimization, or data analysis. With all the new advances in digital advertising technology, clients have easier access to data, so they are valuing it higher and implementing it in their decision making more.

What about this position has surprised you?

I was most surprised by how much clients want to control their social media, print, and out-of-home ad designs. Some clients gave us complete creative control, and as long as we stayed within their brand guidelines, most projects were approved with one or even no rounds of edits. However, some clients would fully reject proposals, come up with their own rough idea (regardless of design principles) and request that instead. When a client may not be making a “design-savvy” decision, I learned to create what they want but also provide suggestions and alternatives at the same time. Always fulfill their request and follow their vision, and if you disagree with it, show them some positive alternatives that can steer them in the right direction for the future.

What’s the most challenging part of this position?

Time management has been a fun challenge this summer. The agency maps out each week and month in an orderly fashion and has a list of clients that are on retainer and for how long. Despite being organized, inconsistent client response times and varying levels of involvement can put a wrench in your week. A client who you worked for two weeks ago could have just responded with edits. If their newsletter or post is set to go out at a certain time, you have to drop your other tasks and get on those edits. Similarly, some clients may respond within the hour, well ahead of their due date, so you need to match their speed in order to get that work done to make room for whoever could be lagging behind.

a group of students sitting at a desk working on computers — Edward works at an office in Buford, Georgia for his graphic design internship. (Photo:submitted)

What advice would you give to students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

Even if it is unpaid, part time, remote (whatever the circumstances) you should apply to the internships that interest you. Since our field is changing so rapidly, the best thing you can do for yourself is gain experience. I applied to over 100 internships this past winter and spring. Despite getting some offers for paid roles, I felt that The Edge Agency would give me the biggest leg up for applying for internships next summer and eventually starting my career. Even if you are internship is unpaid, part-time, or you work remotely, the character you build plus the experience you gain will be more valuable than a typical summer job at home.

Grady InternViews: Madison Greer

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to share their summer internship experience.

Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities.

I am an intern in MSL’s digital innovation center of excellence. My responsibilities include collaborating with the team on influencer pay gap research, writing case studies for consumer clients, contributing to the digital newsletter, and working on a project for a corporate reputation account. I’m also a MAIP (multicultural advertising intern program) fellow this summer, so I attend MAIP labs and work as a public relations specialist for my MAIP project.

What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned so far?

The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is that to be successful, you have to take initiative and be your own advocate. I have learned a lot and gotten new opportunities by not being afraid to speak up and ask questions or reach out to new people.

How will this role guide your future career path?

This role has exposed me to all the different areas of public relations and what I can do with my degree. I’ve learned that I’m interested in strategy, experiential marketing, and influencer marketing, and that I enjoy working on a variety of accounts. This internship has confirmed that I want to start my career at a public relations agency like MSL.

What lessons will you take back with you to the classroom in the fall?

A creative said in a meeting that successful PR campaigns “make the complex simple” and “the ordinary extraordinary.” This stood out to me, and I will take it back to my projects in the classroom as a reminder of what we are trying to accomplish.

What advice would you give to students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

I would say get out of your comfort zone and take big swings with where you apply. If you are able, definitely apply for internships in different cities and take advantage of the Grady summer programs. Once you get in your role, look for people that interest you in the company and ask to put time on their calendar. In my experience, people are always happy to chat with interns.

madison waving, sitting at a desk in the office — Madison’s internship is hybrid, and she has gotten to work out of offices in both New York and Atlanta. (Photo:submitted)

What has been your favorite part about your internship so far?

My favorite part of this internship has been seeing what agency life is like both in-office and remote. I was surprised by the energy and community in the office as people return to work and how it carries over into online meetings. I’ve been able to work out of the Atlanta and New York offices, so it was fun to compare the two.

Grady InternViews: Luke Yearwood

Posted on August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience.

Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities

My internship is one that spans multiple departments that fall within the umbrella of marketing, such as corporate partnerships, advertising and special events. Throughout the duration of the twelve-week program, I spend two weeks in each department, assisting and learning from the respective staff and applying the knowledge I gain in the classroom to a real-world setting. In addition to this, I also get the opportunity to work on multiple intern-specific projects, one being the creation of detailed project management systems to be used throughout the Hall of Fame’s annual event and activation calendar.

What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned so far?

The most valuable lesson I’ve learned so far is the importance of being bold and not afraid to speak up as an intern. One of the things that I have been most grateful for regarding my time at the Hall would be how (surprisingly) small the office is. This allowed me opportunities to work directly with higher-level executives such as the VP of Marketing and even the CEO, which can definitely be intimidating at times. However, I have found that – despite being an intern – not being afraid to share my thoughts and ideas is greatly appreciated, and even encouraged. In this role, my voice definitely matters, and it has made me realize that the ideas I have and my opinions should be and are valued by my coworkers!

How will this role guide your future career path?

Pursuing an advertising degree, as well as serving on the board of directors for the Talking Dog Agency based out of Grady, I had only had exposure to what it was like to work for a third-party company or organization. However, coming into the Hall of Fame, I am now part of an in-house marketing team. Naturally, it differed a good bit – but, I have now worked on both sides of marketing, and I can use that experience to figure out which jobs I would like to take in the future, as well as what those positions may entail. After this summer, I’ll be able to more effectively narrow down the work I’d like to do, as opposed to having to figure that out once I’m already in the workplace.

What’s the most challenging part about this position?

The most challenging part about this position is learning how to juggle multiple projects at one time. In addition to cycling through different departments every two weeks, I am also tasked with working on multiple intern projects, which are all being developed simultaneously. On an average day, I am working on three to four different projects, events, campaigns, and my project management skills have definitely been put to the test.

What advice would you give to students looking to pursue similar opportunities?

Take advantage of the people you know, or even who they may know. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in the past year is the power of networking. I got my internship through a friend of a friend, and I was shocked by how much weight that single connection carried. Reach out to people on LinkedIn, go to career fairs, email your parents’ friends, and make every connection you possibly can. You’ll be surprised how much closer it gets you to a job in the interview process!

image of Luke's intern card — Luke works in person for his internship in Atlanta. (Photo:submitted)

What has been your favorite part about your internship so far?

Truthfully, my favorite part of my whole experience has simply been the novelty of it. Getting to work somewhere like the College Football Hall of Fame has given me so many opportunities that I never thought I’d have – I got to work the first ever NIL Summit for collegiate athletes, meet a few big names in college football at SEC Media Days, and make so many connections with different corporate sponsors such as Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft. I’ve felt like a little kid meeting all these heroes, and it’s made the extensive work so worth it!

Grady InternViews: Sophia Kwan

Posted on July 26, 2022July 27, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience.

Briefly describe your internship and your responsibilities:

Chemistry is an independent, full-service creative agency. As an account management intern, I assist in day-to-day client communications across four accounts. Some of my primary responsibilities include helping with the development and delivery of various client deliverables, trafficking new creative, and providing client feedback to internal teams.

How will this role guide your future career path?

By working in account management, I’ve learned about strategy, media, project management, creative, and account teams partner together to fulfill different types of client asks. Being exposed to so much has allowed me to realize what I do and don’t see myself doing. I now know I don’t want to work in a media role because of how data and number intensive it is. It has also made me realize how much I value being in a creative space. It’s so inspiring to see what our creative team develops from a client’s request, and makes the work I am doing exciting. From this role, I have realized I most likely want to start out working on the agency side because it exposes you to so much, providing you with a wide variety of experiences early in your career.

What about this position has surprised you?

I am surprised by how many different hats an account person wears. From assisting strategy with a creative brief to reviewing performance data to provide insights to the creative team, no two days look the same. Client asks vary across accounts, so some are focused on creative while others are more media heavy.

What’s the most challenging part of this position?

Balancing multiple projects is the most challenging part. It can get confusing working on four accounts with so many moving parts. It is important to stay organized, take clear notes, and document what is happening so you and your team are on the same page.

Sophia brings her guide dog in-training, Rudy, to her internship. (Photo:submitted)

What advice would you give to other students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

Take advantage of all the opportunities Grady provides! Making connections with past and current Grady students is so valuable. Utilize LinkedIn and try to set up informational interviews with alumni. Joining student organizations within Grady and attending events also gives you experiences that can open doors to similar opportunities! I first learned about Chemistry at ADPR Connection, a networking event within Grady, which I will be serving as co-director of next year. I then was able to connect with a Grady alum that works at the agency through a networking event at Talking Dog Agency.

What has been your favorite part about your internship so far?

The company culture! People are so willing to take time to connect and chat about their role, career path, or life in general. I also love that the office is dog friendly. I am a puppy raiser with the Guide Dog Foundation, so I am thankful that I am able to bring my guide dog in-training Rudy to work with me, and sometimes she has friends to play with!

Grady InternViews: Jack Casey

Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience.

Briefly describe your internship and responsibilities.

I’m doing an internship through Grady with the Oglethorpe Echo. It’s a newspaper that covers all of Oglethorpe County, a county east of Athens. I’m a visual journalist, so I take photos and videos to go alongside stories, that are both printed in the paper and put on our website.

How will this role guide your future career path?

Somewhere in my career, I really just want to be able to document life around me and create stories from that. With the Echo and the small town stories you find in Oglethorpe County, this internship is perfect for that.

How have the classes you’ve taken at Grady prepared you for this internship?

Even though I am majoring in Entertainment and Media Studies, the sports media program really has prepared me best for this internship. The classes I’ve taken through it so far have taught me skills including how to communicate with sources, how to work with fast-paced deadlines, and then a little bit of camera work here and there. I feel like those classes I’ve taken so far through the sports media certificate have really prepared me the best.

How has this role helped you discover what you are passionate about?

I’ve known for a while – if not forever – that visual journalism and visual media have been my passion. This internship has allowed me to really take that passion of the real world and run with it. The Echo isn’t a newspaper where you’re learning as things go – it’s the real deal. You’re making a paper weekly and uploading articles to the website. As a digital journalist, that’s just music to my ears. I get to see photos and videos that I produce in real works, and it really pays off.

student holds up camera to take photo — Jack’s role as a visual journalist includes taking photos and videos that accompany stories for the Oglethorpe Echo. (Photo:submitted)

What advice would you give to students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

My advice would be to take advantage of whatever opportunities come your way. Apply to things, talk to people and get experience. You’ll find that wherever you end up, you’ll get experience that is maybe a little outside of your comfort zone or something that you didn’t initially sign up to do while you were there – which is a good thing. I’m a visual journalist for the Echo, but I’ve already written an article. It’s that kind of experience – that isn’t what you’re necessarily there to do – that’s actually a good thing, and you’ll benefit from it.

Grady InternViews: Kathryn Miller

Posted on June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience.

Briefly describe your internship and responsibilities.

As a social media intern at Green Olive Media, I help run the various social media accounts for Green Olive’s clients. My responsibilities include posting, community engagement, and coming up with new ideas to ensure the accounts are cohesive with the brand voice and are staying on top of trends.

What’s the most challenging part of this position?

The most challenging part of this position is that social media is always changing, and there are always new trends to stay on top of. There is never a dead season for social media, and there is always a need for new content.

What has been your favorite part about your internship so far?

My favorite part of my internship so far has been working with the Green Olive team. I have learned so much from them, and they are the nicest group of people. Many are UGA grads, so there is an extreme sense of community on this team, which I love!

How have the classes you’ve taken at Grady prepared you for this role?

Grady classes helped me prepare for this internship by teaching me about target audiences, brand voices and social media analytics – all of which are critical for successful social media engagement.

What advice would you give to students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities?

I would tell students who are looking to pursue similar opportunities to get involved. I found out about Green Olive through PRSSA! Whether it’s Ad Club, Talking Dog or Paw Print, Grady offers a ton of opportunities to gain experience and learn about summer internships.

Grady InternViews: LJ Jackson

Posted on June 10, 2022June 13, 2022 by Sarah Freeman

This is part of a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their summer internship experience.

Briefly describe your internship and responsibilities.

I am currently a digital and social media content intern for the New York Red Bulls, and I assist with content creation to all major New York Red Bull social media sites via video editing, photography, graphics and story production. I help plan content schedules to showcase player personalities, game highlights, brand activations and sponsorship sales. Most of my time is spent filming practice content and then editing reels and photos for the social pages. When I am not doing that, I am in collaborative meetings with the marketing and/or video teams.

I work from two locations. Red Bull Arena is the main office that is a short 10-minute ride across the Hudson River to Manhattan. This is where most of administration, marketing and content creators are located. This is also where the team hosts their home games. I also work from the practice facility located in Whippany, New Jersey. Most of our Instagram Reels and TikTok content is from practice, so I spend a considerable amount of time here as well.

What has been your most memorable experience so far?

The most memorable experience I have is working at Red Bull Arena for the friendly (scrimmage) against Barcelona. I grew up watching Lionel Messi, Neymar and Pedro. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to watch Barcelona in action, because of the distance and costliness of the matches. So, not only did I get to see them play in-person, but I had the chance to create content involving them. It was crazy how much of a full circle thing it was.

What’s the most challenging part of this position?

The biggest challenge has been finding effective ways to showcase all of the personalities we have on the team. The club has some great guys like Dru Yearwood, John Tolkin and Thomas Edwards. I want to represent them accurately to really allow the surrounding community to see that despite their incredible athletic ability, these guys are human and love to have fun on and off the pitch.

student LJ is holding up a camera while in the Red Bulls Soccer Club arena — LJ holds up a camera. Part of his role as an intern is to create video content for the soccer club. (Photo: submitted)

How has the certificate in sports media prepared you for this role?

The social media class that I took prepared me for this role exponentially. When assigned our team sports that we would be following for the semester, I was disappointed that I did not receive baseball, but in the long-term it was the best thing that could have happened for my career ending up with the soccer team. Running the Clarke Central boys soccer social media sites enhanced my knowledge of soccer and it taught me how to be anticipatory of plays that I could capture for content. Since the Red Bulls are a Major League Soccer organization, it’s easy to see the connection here.

What advice would you give to other sports media students?

Sometimes you just have to walk in the room and act like you own it. You may not know what to do, and that’s okay. You can figure out the logistics later, but don’t let anyone stop you from getting that perfect shot, the best angle for a video, and don’t be afraid to communicate with players. You may be nervous in approaching them, but I promise they are just as nervous approaching you as you are approaching them. Oftentimes we make the fear of rejection or having a negative interaction way worse in our heads than it actually is. Confidence will carry you however far you let it take you.