Photo Assistant Resume
A photo assistant or photographer assistant handle various aspect of work found in photography. He works for a single photographer or freelance for several. Some publication companies and fashion agencies may also hire photo assistant to assist photographers. If you are holding this job title, you will make all preparation necessary for the shoot. It is your duty to see that the shoot goes on without any disturbances. To help in smooth functioning of the shoot, you must know its concept, format and equipment required for the day. Arranging photo shoot equipments and taking a tour with photographer to find locations are also included in the job. Hence, when making a photo assistant resume, make a point of adding administration skills, knowledge of photography, ability to operate and set up equipment and experience in providing technical support to photographers.
Photo Assistant Resume Sample
Richard M. Lawson
680 Payne Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Phone: 276-733-7453
Email: rmlawson@freemail.com
Objective:
To work as a photo assistant and contribute in making every single shoot a success with my administrative and technical skills.
Summary of Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of methods, materials, practices, techniques and equipment used in photography
- Experience in providing technical support to photographers
- Comfortable in arranging photo shoots in studios as well as at outside locations
- Ability to instruct people on when to smile, which direction to look, and how to appear natural
- Can perform secretarial functions such as answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments for photographers
- Knowledge of installing and operating photo shoot equipments
- Great sense of color and ability to hold lighting apparatus
- Excellent ability to write daily reports and business correspondence
- Experienced in making travel arrangement and transporting photography equipment to remote locations
Work Experience:
Photo Assistant
T&T Publishing Company, Wytheville, VA
2011 - present
- Assist photographers in shooting wildlife pictures for in-house magazine
- Position lights and props before shooting session in studios
- Edit photographs in photo-editing software
- Travel for location hunting for photo shooting
- Make travel arrangements and transportation of equipments
- Make calls to models and sign contract with them for appearing on magazines
Photo Assistant
Right Spotlight Studio, Wytheville, VA
2009 - 2011
- Carried and set up equipment and props for outdoor shooting
- Assisted photographer in setting up lights
- Hold reflectors during the shoot
- Made lighting adjustments as required and changed lenses
- Communicated the concept of shoot to models
- Answered telephone and performed digital filing
- Welcome clients to the studio and explained them the photo shooting procedures with price
Education:
Diploma in Photography
Times Institute of Photography, Wytheville, VA
2008
References:
Available upon request.
