Looking for Seattle/Portland Photographers to Assist

<p>I'd like to spend this summer in either Portland or Seattle as a photo assistant. I have experience as an assistant and using photoshop in a commercial studio in Sacramento.</p>

<p>Can anyone recommend good commercial/advertising photographers in these cities? As I said I've worked as the main assistant in a Sacramento studio, and I'd like to gain experience at a larger studio shooting hi-end jobs. My main area of interest is product/still-life/food. Also any insights about the feasability of doing this in the present economy would be welcome.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>Contact Pro Photo Supply <a href="http://www.prophotosupply.com/">http://www.prophotosupply.com/</a> which is the main pro store in Portland and see if they might know of anyone or can post your request. Another thing to do is to advertise on the Portland/Seattle Craigslist.</p>