getting into photo assisting
getting into photo assisting
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- vaxorcist0
Nice work, I like your progression from a few years ago!
I've worked as a photo assistant in Chicago, possibly quite a bit different from LA... but it's a VERY word of mouth business.
You often become a second or third assistant first, by befriending the first assistant, who hires you, not necessarily the photographer.
(you may do nothing but fetch coffee the first time, some people take time to trust, others give you the keys to their mercedes and ask you to get the Hassie out of the trunk...Become part of the photo community, be seen and known, and don't try to work for the same rock star as everyone else, make a rep for yourself if you have the time to do this without panicking about rent....
http://www.apa-la.org/Upcoming-A…
- wow... what a multi-year blast from the past bump! no wonder his website still says Chicago!
vaxorcist
- wow... what a multi-year blast from the past bump! no wonder his website still says Chicago!