Archive for Assistants
How to Never Get Hired as an Assistant Again
Posted: June 17th, 2011
[by Judy Herrmann] While building my “Breaking into the Biz” seminar, I asked about 100 photographers what makes a bad assistant. I spoke with architectural photographers, fashion photographers, editorial photographers, advertising photographers, wedding photographers and more. From coast to coast, big city to small town, their answers were remarkably consistent. Here are seven simple things [...]
Are You Paying Your Dues?
Posted: June 16th, 2011
[by Ed McDonald] “Pay your dues!” You hear it all the time, but what does it really mean? While colleges and schools teach photographic technique, theory, and marketing, nothing can compare to the experiences of on-set learning from a seasoned professional. It’s not just in how he or she sees, lights, composes or captures the [...]
It’s Not Just About The Muscles…
Posted: June 15th, 2011
[by Shawn Henry] Assisting can be physically challenging — lugging heavy cases of equipment is no easy task. But as in most other aspects of life, brains matter far more than brawn when it comes to performing the duties of an assistant. Once the gear’s set, the real value of a quality assistant shines through [...]
Run!
Posted: June 14th, 2011
[by Shannon Fagan] Arg, I had to just let go of one of my photo assistants in China…both he and his underworked classmate. Students of photography, be warned….your days are unfortunately numbered. No longer is a photographers’ assistant’s role about downloading CF cards, setting up lights, and understanding how to finagle camera settings to perfection. [...]
Anticipate
Posted: June 13th, 2011
[by Kevin Lock] An assistant who can anticipate a photographers next act is an invaluable asset to any shoot. Being acutely attentive and acquiring the ability to ascertain the needs of the photographer, in advance, is an attractive quality that is always appreciated. In addition, your attentiveness will positively affect your client by aggrandizing him [...]
