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The Photographer's Assistant Handbook Matt Proulx (Professional Photographer)

The Photographer's Assistant Handbook By Matt Proulx (Professional Photographer)

The Photographer's Assistant Handbook by Matt Proulx (Professional Photographer)


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Summary

Intended for photographer's assistants or those looking to break into assisting, this book includes the required skills and responsibilities of an assistant, details of professional business practices, and provides technical tips and tricks to help assistant's carve their path in the industry.

The Photographer's Assistant Handbook Summary

The Photographer's Assistant Handbook by Matt Proulx (Professional Photographer)

The Photographer's Assistant Handbook is a text that offers industry insights to assistants in the field. This book includes the required skills and responsibilities of an assistant, details of professional business practices, and provides technical tips and tricks to help assistant's carve their path in the industry.

The Photographer's Assistant Handbook includes everything from how to achieve the necessary mindset, to the everyday tools an assitant should carry. Assistants will learn valuable tips on how to get a job, improve their own photographic techniques, and how to transition from a professional assistant to a professional photographer.

About Matt Proulx (Professional Photographer)

Matt Proulx has been a professional photographer's assistant in New York City for more than twelve years, working in the studio as well as on locations around the world. He was the first assistant named to the Advertising Photographers of New York board of representatives, and was responsible for establishing their assistant's program, The Assistant's Roundtable. In addition to his own assisting, Matt Proulx lectures frequently at workshops and seminars.

Table of Contents


The Basics; Getting Started; Portfolio; Getting Work; Finding Photographers; The Interview; Checklists; Studio Checklists; Location Checklists; The Assistant/Photographer Relationship; Servicing Your Photographers; Roles; Respect; Communication; The Client; Problem Resolution; Money; Assistant's Burnout; Good Relationships; Shaping Your Career; Setting Goals; Making Plans; Adapting What Works for You; Contacts and Opportunities; Specialties; Corporate/Industrial Photography; Fashion Photography; Still Life Photography; Food Photography; Beauty Photography; Illustration Photography; Architectural Photography; Portraiture; Celebrity Portraits; The Rest; Usage; Interviews; Interview with a Female Assistant; Interview with a Big Name Photographer's Assistant; Safety; Equipment; Personal Safety; Electrical Safety; Tips and Tricks; Accidents; Airports; AutoPoles; Black Shower Curtains; Broken Equipment; Bungee Cords; Cabs; Cameras; Canned Air; Cases; Cinefoil; Cords; Downtime; Driving; Famous People; Walkie-Talkies; Contacts; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

Additional information

GOR004115656
9780240804132
0240804139
The Photographer's Assistant Handbook by Matt Proulx (Professional Photographer)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2000-07-15
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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