Photography

1 readers

1 users here now

A place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography.

This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

founded 11 months ago

MODERATORS

communick@viewfinder.pro

-1

What's it like being a photographer assistant? (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by radhotchocolate@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

6 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Hi there. I posted in a group about a possible career transition and a photographer reached out to me about needing an assistant. I made sure they were legit. I posted that I have experience in customer services, office services, education services, childcare services, etc. And that I have a bachelor's degree in Child Development. They commented about working in a studio w/ newborns, children, families, and various types of different photoshoots w/ props and settings. I told them I have no experience in photography however I did love supporting creative jobs such as these and that I used to love backstage when I did theatre such as props, makeups, costumes, and stage settings. So that being said if everything goes right and I get the job offer I'm curious what it's like working as an assistant to a photographer w/ their own mini studio.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] jdg65@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Well I am a production assistant, not exactly photo but I’ve load and unload gear, set up and break down, operate lights (and mics), assist in battery and lens changes, help set the background including moving things around, assist with problem solving, shooting as a second cam or the occasional solo shoot, talking with clients sometimes, runs to the truck or for food (almost out for gear so I’ll including that), coordinating other crew members, picking up gear and I think that’s it so far.

I also make sure the videographer (your case, photographer) doesn’t forget anything