Hey everyone!  Yesterday Chris (the photo intern) and I went to the home of Jordan Tropf in Gates Mills to interview him about his upcoming departure for his first year at the U.S. Naval Academy.  Jordan is a really motivated guy who's excited to go to Annapolis and start his education.  He was also very patient, graciously posing for photos for quite awhile while we dealt with changing light and shifting shadows.  While I held equipment so the portrait would be properly lit, Chris lurked in the bushes in front of Jordan's house to get just the right shot of him near the American flag.  Check out the video to see Chris in action, and look out for pictures of me helping out coming soon!  Jordan's story will be run tomorrow; be sure to take a look.
--Shannon Bowens, Intern
sbowens@news-herald.com