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08/27/2005 05:44:47 PM · #1 |
I'm currently looking and thinking about what I will do to spend my time in the summer of 2006. I thought it would be a great idea and experience to work as a paid or unpaid internship as a photographer's assistant. Has anyone had experience, either as an assistant or in hiring one to work under them? I know nothing about that right now but I would love to hear how you find a photographer to work under and what the whole process is. If anyone has any insight please let me know.
Thanks,
Lee
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08/27/2005 05:49:38 PM · #2 |
Lee,
I'm not a professional photographer but I will tell you that internship experience in any field can be invaluable. There are just things that are hard to learn in school, by reading or even experimenting on your own. Since you are young and don't have to worry about the 3 squares and a cot yet, go and get all the experience you can. |
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08/27/2005 06:00:17 PM · #3 |
I'm not a pro or anything, but if you want to follow me around, clean my lens, and carry my stuff I'd let you. I can't pay you anything but I'd probably buy you lunch and a beer.
:)
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08/27/2005 06:16:46 PM · #4 |
Hmmm, get a list of all the local photographers in your area: make appointments with them concerning about becoming a assistant. Offer the option of "unpaid internship as a photographer's assistant"....this WILL get you experience. Who wouldn't pass up free labor right? But it will get you experience and builds a resume or credits to your name. Perhaps they will hire you in time, you never know. ALWAYS have resume handy. List all your working knowledge you have pertaining the use of a camera(s), everything. Also, software and computer knowledge. Don't forget to have photo samples ready of "before and after"....if possible, include a web link to your photos.
Of course, list any education you have received, awards, and community involvements. This includes DPC. I do. Online memberships seems to have merged into our society.
Note: the résumé will have to be custom tailored to each photographer that has a certain style, or type of work that they do. I.e.: If a photographer shoots architecture photos, don’t show him/her, photos of people or visa versa. Etc, etc. I you can’t, point out that through your images that you do have a skill and you can see that you understand the principals of a taking a photo and not just a snap shotâ€Â¦.
Also, emphasis that you are so willing to learn and have a passion for this field. Mention your goals, short and long pertaining to photography.
Hope this helps. Have any other question please feel free to contact me.
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08/27/2005 06:44:14 PM · #5 |
Lee, I was an assistant for 2 summers at the Woodstock Center for Photography in New York. It was the most rewarding 2 summers I have ever spent. I learned so much from amjor professionals. Not just one.
So waht I am saying is depending on where you live you live find an instructional center for the arts/photography and apply. I think you will learn more from them and it is great for a resume. |
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08/27/2005 06:47:40 PM · #6 |
| Lee, sorry for the spelling errors.But thought you would like to know also that my internship got me 2 weeks working with Jock Sturges and 3 weeks work with Robert Maxwell. |
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08/27/2005 11:44:23 PM · #7 |
| Thanks everyone for your words... been helpful. |
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08/28/2005 09:56:15 AM · #8 |
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08/28/2005 10:46:51 AM · #9 |
I don't know where you reside, but, keep in mind that photography weather it is still, or moving is still photography.
Otto Nimenz, Panavision, Arri, are but a few motion picture camera companies that accept interns, and a perfect place to learn.
Cook, Zeiss, Panavision, are lens companies that accept interns.
"Greys Anatomey", the show that I am currently on, has a camera intern. She doesn't get paid, but she gets credit for shcool. The best thing for her is being around the camera department, and she gets to play with the steady cam rig during lunch (supervised of course).
Just keep those options in mind.
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