A Day in the Life of a BeatNik

A Day in the Life of a BeatNik
By Cameron Shooshtari
Photojournalism
Spring 2010

1. Beatnik Agency is conveniently located next to Roosevelt's at 7, a popular local bar and hangout.

2. Beatnik Agency is located on Main Street in the Arts District, an area known for local artists.

3. The entrance to the building which contains Beatnik is guarded by a magical cactus.

4. These stairs lead up the way to the second floor.

5. Even though the building only has two floors, there are 83 flights of stairs to go up.

6. This hallway also contains many other businesses, mostly photographers.

7. This long hallway contains the Beatnik Agency's office.

8. Many people would not be able to find the BeatNik office without these trusty sign.

9. The official BeatNik Agency banner is visible when you first come in.

10. Mae Vela takes time out of her busy work schedule to pose for the camera.

11. The entire BeatNik Agency office in all of its splendor.

12. The BeatNik mascot incites fear into the minds of the uncreative.

13. A prototype of the project Mae Vela is currently working on. These boxes will be handed out to potential clients. Inside, a balloon attached to a business card and a note.

14. BeatNik Agency plans to hand out several of these boxes to attract as many new clients as possible.

15. These boxes will be handed out at business expos.

16. The idea wall is utilized every day to organize new campaigns.

17. Mae Vela is spending several hours as an intern to do several tasks for the agency such as the one she is working on here.

18. Mae Vela carefully threads ribbon through the lid of a box which she will then attach to a balloon.

19. Mae Vela works effortlessly in an environment she loves.

20. Orange balloons are used for the boxes. Orange is a visually striking color and attracts attention to the eye.

21. Dozens of box lids are ready to be assembled together with their respective box.

22. Mae Vela keeps herself hydrated while working with an assortment of drinks to choose from.

23. Mae Vela sits in front of the idea board. She has been making boxes for several hours.

24. Nourishment is very important to Mae Vela if she plans to finish her task on time.

25. When Mae Vela takes a break she has several comfortable chairs to choose from around the office.

26. Mae Vela keeps her phone by her side at all times in case the BeatNik boss has an emergency.

27. Mae Vela has developed an assembly line to complete her task in record time.

28. Even in an empty office, Mae Vela has what it takes to keep herself motivated and focused on the task at hand.

29. This warning sign is placed outside the BeatNik office door to ward off outsiders who try to disrupt the creativity that is contained inside.