neo_fragoso Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I live in Salt Lake City Utah and purchased a Nikon D300 a few months ago. I have always been passionate about photography and I would like to pursue it now. I have been teaching myself photoshop, lightroom, Nikon Capture NX and I have been reading many books about photography. I have been wanting to work as an assistant with a photographer to get experience and learn more about the techniques. Does anyone know where I could find photographers who need assistants? I have asked a few photographers (by email) if they would accept me as an assistant (free of charge) but they never even responded. Thank you very much. Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambers-photos Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hi Nivaldo it depends on what kind of photography your looking to get into a good place to start is by finding and joining a photography club in Salt Lake im sure there are few there my town is small and and we had 2 they are usally more than willing to allow you to help them. Amber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblkdog Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hi, In Manhattan some of the labs had bulletin boards with ads on them. There is also Craigslist, want ads, etc. Also make up a book and go around to photographers and try to talk to them in person, good luck on that one. Many photographers have very high opinions of themselves so don't let them get to you, everyone has to start somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemuchnick Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Nivaldo, I agree with both responses! Press in on the boards and maybe some clubs in your area. People are always looking for hungry interns willing tohelp and learn. Good Luck, and keep posting! Steve Muchnick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_fragoso Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 I don't understand why is so hard to be someone's assistant when you are working for free. Here in Utah is not that easy. I have been looking for it for over one month and no responses. Thanks for all the advises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas_jones Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Tino Tedaldi said to me that being a great photographer is not the same as being a great photographers assistant. I don't think you can learn one from the other too easily. it is a bit like a hospital cleaner hoping that some day all that experience will land them a job as a surgeon! - oh and Nivaldo, if you ask for no money at all, it may give the impression you have little value to add. Be confident asking for a nominal expenses fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsargent Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I tried e-mailing several people asking to be an assistant for weddings and heard nothing back. I then phoned one person and will be doing a wedding with him next month. It's easier to press delete than to say no to someone you're talking to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_fragoso Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks David. Great advise :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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