ASSISTANTS HANDBOOK

As an assistant, getting started in the competitive world of photography, life can be difficult at the best of times, so any knowledge you can get ‘before’ taking a job is paramount.

Even the simplest piece of information can make a difference and put you ahead of the competition, so if you can digest as much as possible before you start work with a photographer, then you will find it will all click into place a lot faster, plus your mentor will have an easier life as well as more confidence in your abilities.
Experience is the best way of gaining knowledge but what if you can’t get that working experience just yet ? The next best thing to on the job guidance is information from the people who have already been there before you and can offer advice and tips from gaining entry into the photographic world to learning post production skills. New or experienced assistants on the road to becoming a professional photographer will constantly be learning the basics as well as future technology and techniques, the hand book below is one of the best on the market and will provide you with a varied knowledge base to help you create the mental base you need to move forward in assisting photographers.
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	The Photographers Assistant Handbook.
	Author : Matt Proulx ( Paperback )
	Written by fully experienced assistant Matt Proulx.The book is full of usefull hints, tips and information on the mechanics of a photo assistants role within the industry and promotes the mode of thought and skills required to assist successfully in what is a very competetive and demanding industry. Learning the mechanics of an assistants role will give good stead to anyone already involved or just starting out on a path to becoming a professional photographer or assistant.
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