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Photo assistant with four years supporting commercial and fashion photographers on shoots in New York. Is the reliable hands and quick eye behind a smooth shoot — setting up and adjusting lighting and gear, managing equipment and digital capture, keeping the set running, and anticipating what the photographer needs before they ask. Kept complex shoots running smoothly and grew from second to first assistant on demanding jobs. Sets up lighting and equipment, manages digital capture and files, assists with composition and test shots, keeps the set organised, and supports the photographer throughout. Reliable, quick-thinking and technical. Looking for a photo-assistant role with photographers or a studio doing work it can learn from on the way to shooting its own.

Professional Experience

New York Commercial Photographers - New York, USA

Photo Assistant

(January 2021 to Present)

Be the reliable hands and quick eye behind a smooth shoot, anticipating what the photographer needs next.
Kept complex shoots running smoothly and grew from second to first assistant on the most demanding jobs.
Set up and adjust lighting and gear, getting the look the photographer wants and changing it fast when needed.
Manage digital capture and files, keeping every frame tethered, backed up and safe through a long shoot day.
Assist with composition and test shots, helping dial in the setup before the talent or client ever arrives.
Keep the set organised and the kit ready, so the shoot stays on schedule and nothing holds the photographer up.

Education