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How to Strike a Photo Set
Photo courtesy of Flashlight Photo Rental Usually, when you hear the magic words, “That’s a wrap,” the assistant is eager to strike the set and get all the gear packed up. It’s probably been a long day...
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Set Etiquette Do’s and Dont’s
Today’s post is by guest blogger, assistant/photographer Justin Sullivan. Set Etiquette A lot has been said about the technical aspects of photo assisting in the past. But one topic that hasn’t been...
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APhotoAssistant is Back in the Saddle
Many thanks to Jack Mader, Photography Dept. Instructor at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, in Minneapolis, for having me out to his photo assisting class this past Tuesday to share with...
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To Meter, or Not to Meter
I’m a rather easy-going guy–easy to get along with, open-minded, always teachable, and willing to try new things. But one thing that drives me absolutely nuts is when I meet an assistant who doesn’t...
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12 Elements Portfolio Show
Last night, I attended the Industry Preview for the MCTC Photography and Digital Imaging Fall 2011 Portfolio Show. The turnout for the first night of the show was awesome and the mood was quite festive...
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Please Pardon The Mess…
Stuff may look unfamiliar and be in a bit of a disarray around here for a bit. I am currently looking at implementing some new features here at APhotoAssistant. I will update everyone with all the new...
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What the Heck?
I know, I know. It’s been forever since I’ve posted. I’ve received a few emails recently asking me, What the heck? Let’s just say I am on a much needed break from blogging. During the past five months,...
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7 Things to Help Establish Your Foundation as a Photo Assistant
Okay, here I am. Again. Back in sunny Los Angeles, ready once again to start writing up a storm on APhotoAssistant. Speaking of storms, right now I am watching an online webcam feed in Minneapolis on...
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Job posting – Lighting Assistant NYC – November 18th
We are looking for a lighting assistant for a shoot in West Village, NY on November 18th between 10am and 2pm. We may also require assistance to collect and return the equipment. If interested, please...
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You Are Not A Dinosaur
Photo © Andrea Cole As you know, APhotoAssistant is about photo assisting. In this respect, I usually discuss things here in a commercial sense. But, I’ve also been trying to exercise a more artistic...
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Rangefinders Can Help You Be a Better Photographer
I’ve never really shot with a rangefinder. Oh sure, I’ve played around with one here and there. Made a few snaps with a friend’s or another photographer’s that I was working with. Rangefinders are...
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▶ Work as a photographers assistant? – YouTube
This video has been on youtube for awhile but, Dom addresses a lot of things you must consider before you start contacting photographers when you are looking for assisting gigs. Check it out…
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Sometimes, Less is a Lot More
I was working on location this week, where we were doing some corporate portraiture. When I met the photographer outside the office building we were shooting in, he had just three bags — a long case...
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