Freelance Photography Assistants

[chris_k]

Looking for Photography Assistants on a Freelance/Part-Time schedule. This is an oppoutunity to work on a freelance basis with a wide-range of local and foreign photographers. We help market and make available your services.

For more info: Pop over to
http://www.kevinphotography.com/rental.html
(Look under the "Assistants" tag)

If you're interested, kindly drop an email to: admin@kevinphotography.com

Do list down your age, contact info, experience, time-availability schedule, rates, equipment experience, and any other info you feel is relevant. Should you have any queries and specific requests, do not hesitate to drop us a line at the same address listed above.

Happy Shooting y'all.

 

[chris_k]

Hi y'all..

Thank you all! I've had many many enquiries of the listing of Photography Assistants.

However, we're not looking so much for freelance photographers per se, but more to being a Professional Photographers' Assistant.

This usually cover areas such as setup of (studio-type) lighting, loading of film-backs (35mm-8x10), handling polaroids, carry excessive (but vital) photographic equipment, gawking at gorgeous models (well sometimes at least ), liasing with clients, blah blah blah.

For the more experience few, you'll know that this is only the tip of the iceberg.

I've got various photographers (both local and foriegn) who sometime book equipment, studios and stuff for rent. They usually require photographic assistants for hire. And that's basically what we're hunting for. Looking to give assistants a place where they can showcase their services for hire. Most assignments are on ad-hoc basis, so we'll contact the Assistants for their schedules.

Well, now that that's pretty much covered. I hope to see your emails once again! *cheers guys*

Sincerely,

Kevin Chris. Ou

 

[sbs99]

What's the basic knowledge an assistant got to have?
(eg. do not have basic lighting techniques knowledge, means not qualified?)

 

[chris_k]

Hi there...

Well, I wouldn't say that at all.

With Assistants, I suppose experince is a key factor.

I've read an interview with a top commercial Photographer based in NYC. Basically, there are 2 types of Assistants.

The first type knows little, but is still in the progress of learning. But he/she can read the photographer's style and can help assist the photographer is matters, even before the assistant is asked to. Tons of initiative and very enthusiastic to learn. Good spirit and even better attitude.

The second type knows all about photography (lighting setups, metering, etc..) But does not have initiative. Waits for the photographer to tell him/her what to do, before it is carried out. Believes he/she knows everything.

It's not to say which style is better. It really depends on the personality of the individual photographers. Some prefer pro-active, and some muted assistants. So there's basically no such thing as a bad assistant, but simply just a bad attitude.


But in terms of basic knowledge... hmmm..

Able to set up lights on light stands..... Load 35mm to 120 film backs... Basic Knowledge or Concept of metering.... Eye to look out for details a busy photographer might miss out... warm polaroids....tether a digital back to a powerbook....able to carry heavy loads...

 

[sbs99]

Sorry to ask here, i got problems accessing my email. Hope you dun mind.

Apart from all that, what are the working hours like? Issit like odd hours? or a number of hours per day or few days? Lots of o.t that probably won't get paid? (apart from learning invaluable experience)

 

[roti]

Originally posted by chris_k
Hi there...

Well, I wouldn't say that at all.

With Assistants, I suppose experince is a key factor.

I've read an interview with a top commercial Photographer based in NYC. Basically, there are 2 types of Assistants.

The first type knows little, but is still in the progress of learning. But he/she can read the photographer's style and can help assist the photographer is matters, even before the assistant is asked to. Tons of initiative and very enthusiastic to learn. Good spirit and even better attitude.

The second type knows all about photography (lighting setups, metering, etc..) But does not have initiative. Waits for the photographer to tell him/her what to do, before it is carried out. Believes he/she knows everything.

It's not to say which style is better. It really depends on the personality of the individual photographers. Some prefer pro-active, and some muted assistants. So there's basically no such thing as a bad assistant, but simply just a bad attitude.


But in terms of basic knowledge... hmmm..

Able to set up lights on light stands..... Load 35mm to 120 film backs... Basic Knowledge or Concept of metering.... Eye to look out for details a busy photographer might miss out... warm polaroids....tether a digital back to a powerbook....able to carry heavy loads...

there is a whole lot more than this........dear ppl......i am speaking from exp...a good asst. is a photographer in the making.....

 

[chris_k]

Yups agreed!

Most Assistants are photgraphers-in-the making.

Many of them don't mind doing O.T work, if it means that they'll learn something and pick it up for later use. This is the sort of experience Assistants thrive for.

I know a couple of Assistant friends in the L.A and NYC, who have been assisting for over 8-10 years. Occasionally, they land their own shoots for big-time editorials, but are essestially still in the stage of learning. I bet with all the knowledge gained, they're gonna break out and make it one day as well.

Roti> I'm sure that you truly understand where I'm coming from.

SBS99> Well, the working hours are whatever the shoots hours are (freelance assistants). Sometimes extending into the wee-hours of the morning, and sometimes it takes mere hours to complete a shoot. But full-time assistants, learn much much more. Lotsa business skills, studio management, life, clients, etc...

 

[sbs99]

Thanx for answering my queries.

Im more of an outdoor/media photographer rather than studio....still got lots to learn for the indoor stuff.

 

[Digipix]

Any full-time vacancy? I'm interested, be it full-time or freelance, you can contact me at Hp: 96958805.


Jason

 

[chris_k]

Hi guys..

Thanks for all the emails. Had long-time assistants to newbies contacting me. Once again, thank you for such spirit and enthusiasm. However, I do regret to inform you guys, that we're only looking for the mid-range to the experienced ones. But we'll still keep all the contacts (you'll never know what might pop up).

Any pro photographers looking to train a new assistant can also contact me, have tons of contacts sent to me. Don't worry, no charges. Am looking to help them out.

We're still keeping a lookout for freelance assistants. So if you're still intersted, do drop us a line or an email. *cheers*

 

[kanekoichi]

Greetings, hmm.. if this is the case, then where do new in experienced photo assiatances get their experience from ??

and where do you go to learn the basics ?

newbie to photography...

 

[chris]

Hi..

Well... for me, since I've started this rental scheme, I've started to use assistants with little assisting knowledge for my smaller shoots. Most times, my full-time assistant will be there giving tips and helping out. I'm doing what I can to help.

But a greater source of knowledge comes from working fulltime, and gaining as much info as possible from the photographers.

 

[roti]

Originally posted by chris
Hi..

Well... for me, since I've started this rental scheme, I've started to use assistants with little assisting knowledge for my smaller shoots. Most times, my full-time assistant will be there giving tips and helping out. I'm doing what I can to help.

But a greater source of knowledge comes from working fulltime, and gaining as much info as possible from the photographers.

mm...i agree ...part-timers dont learn as much as the full timer asst.

 

[hazardman]

Do ppl actually work as full time assistants? On what basis do u engage them?

 

[chris_k]

Yups! I've got friends in the US that have been assisting for bout 3-4years. Pay is pretty bad, but stuff learn is priceless. Guess its all about paying your dues?

Most of them learn organisational to production knowledge. And are engaged on a full time basis. Average rates are about SGD$1300 / mth. (+ allowances). It really all depends on the field of photography (fashion vs industrial, etc...)

 

[ninelives]

chris, i am jobless now, u need anyone to clean the toilet, kitchen, dinning room etc...?

 

[chris_k]

Sure thing. Will definately let you know if any of our Blonde 6-foot Sweedish Swimsuit Illustrated models need oiling.

 

[roti]

Originally posted by chris_k
Sure thing. Will definately let you know if any of our Blonde 6-foot Sweedish Swimsuit Illustrated models need oiling.

wa.....i want......

 

[kanekoichi]

Originally posted by chris_k
Sure thing. Will definately let you know if any of our Blonde 6-foot Sweedish Swimsuit Illustrated models need oiling.

wa...
:gbounce: got tis kind of job i also want...