Comments on: Assisting

By: jodi Thompson

jodi Thompson — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:59:32 +0000

sooooo…need an assistant
Great post!

By: Carson

Carson — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:47:58 +0000

Thanks for a great post. I am located down in Orange County. I would love to assist if you have any jobs in the southern california area.
cheers.

By: brandon

brandon — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:05:53 +0000

great post!

By: racheljenae

racheljenae — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:42:33 +0000

loved this… and what Kyle said… knowing what the photographer expects is huuuge! Also, something I think is sooo vital… is as a photographer actually having a desire to teach and disciple someone else. Losing the competitive attitude and pouring your own gifts and insight into them… there’s nothing worse than assisting someone…working your butt off for free and them only caring about their own agenda and getting annoyed anytime you ask any questions. It definately goes both ways!

By: FRED EGAN

FRED EGAN — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:48:15 +0000

Good insightful post bro…thanks for having me along whenever you can.

By: FRED EGAN

FRED EGAN — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:46:12 +0000

Good insightful post bro…thanks for having me along whenever you can.

By: kyle Barnes

kyle Barnes — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:40:54 +0000

great post Nick! I think there is a flip side to this though. It is definitely important for us as the photographers to make sure and define our expectations. For example differentiating between an assistant and a second shooter. When I hire someone as a second shooter for a wedding I don’t want them anywhere near me. Getting the same images as me does me no good! On the contrary, when I bring them along as an assistant I don’t want them out of my sight! Making sure your help knows what you want from them is a definite must! So I say… Photographers… define your expectations… clearly… before the shoot. It just makes sense.

By: Julie Cannon

Julie Cannon — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:50:44 +0000

Hey Nick,
I have been reading your stuff for a while now. You offer such great insight that you just simply don’t have to share. To me, that must show a lot about you as a person.
I love your posts, always super relevant and honest. As I am growing in this field, I would much rather be presented with practical and real advice than fluff.
Just wanted to say thanks for what you are doing…I’m sure impacting a lot of young photographers.