Photography Assistant

[jade219]

Hi All,

I am a aspiring photographer. I am studying through the Photography Institute at the moment.
I live in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.
I work a full day job to pay for my monthly expenses, but I would love to be working in the photography field rather than what I am doing now.
I would like to get as much experience as I can.

Some of my work is on Flickr, and my link is:

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/57871352@N05/

I am a very keen learner, and always willing to go the extra mile.

Please contact me, should you need anything more, and I look forward to hearing from you!

[cagenuts]

You certainly have some wonderful photographs on your flickr account. Just be careful to upload exact the required image size to flickr or else they tend to appear soft.

[Forgiss - Sean Nel]

Hi Jade,

Welcome to ODP... I'd suggest sticking to the forum and posting in the galleries here as well. Photographers tend to take along assistants that they feel they know (even if only on a digital forum) as opposed to a totally random poster.

(you can also try some other locations as well, like our Shoots Stock Forum or FTM)

[jade219]

Thank you.
I understand that photographers dont usually take on anyone, which is why it is so difficult to find someone to work with.
I am so keen to work with someone and get experience and learn from them, but I really dont know how?
Any advice always welcome

[Forgiss - Sean Nel]

Many photographer take assistants, but they will rather take somebody they know. We try and have an extra assistant like this on every shoot we have space. Guys like Simon organises access with him on many occasions as well.

[Corlie]

I feel its my duty as a tog to give someone the opportunity to observe and participate.That is how i started.I also give the assistant a fee just to cover there petrol cost or a bit extra.Life isnt cheap

[cagenuts]

So who here in Gauteng would need an assistant say for a wedding or a model shoot?

For free of course.

Anything to hone the skills.

[Yolandi Vermaak]

Hi all

I have a question for you all. I bought a new 60D and took it out for a shoot this weekend. I took the pick on Mrduin Raw Now i have a problem, because Photo Shop or Bridge does not want to open the RAW files Does any body know why this might happen Is there a setting we need to change or what must i do?

PLEASE Help because i need to edit my Photos and got a shoot coming up soon

Thank You

[Hendrik B]

Hi Corlie,

I would then appreciate you fulfill your duty and take me as an assistant on your next wedding shoot. :-)

..........
Hennie

[Forgiss - Sean Nel]

Hi all

I have a question for you all. I bought a new 60D and took it out for a shoot this weekend. I took the pick on Mrduin Raw Now i have a problem, because Photo Shop or Bridge does not want to open the RAW files Does any body know why this might happen Is there a setting we need to change or what must i do?

PLEASE Help because i need to edit my Photos and got a shoot coming up soon

Thank You

you can use the software that came with the camera, but generally you would just need to update your ACR plugin for photoshop - most probably you have an alder version of the plugin that doesn't have the technical specs of the new camera's sensor, so it doesn't know what to do with it.

Which version of photoshop do you have?

[Forgiss - Sean Nel]

So who here in Gauteng would need an assistant say for a wedding or a model shoot?

Not for weddings, but if you keep an eye on my shoots over on FTM, then you can perhaps join me on one or two

[cagenuts]

Thanks man, I think I will take you up on the offer.

[Corlie]

Hi inactive.I don't focus on weddings.I am more a studio/stock photographer.My work is more during the week`send me your details then ill let you know when I've got a paid gig