One of the most simplest way to recognise a big budget production is by how many assistants there are. The main photographer will need at least 2, 1 for the second photographer, 2 more for the make-up artist and before you know it, you are on the phone ordering 20 different coffees.
Why are assistants so important, surely its not that hard to click the shutter!!
The very basics of an assistant should be there to help you adjust the lighting, help posing the model and carrying some of the gear. Time is money, the extra 5 minutes you take to adjust that light might seem nothing at the time, but that 5 minutes can be alternatively be used to get that extra amazing shot.
This is especially true for wedding photographers, you will always be short on time and will always have a need for an assistant.
So how do you go about finding The Perfect Assistant? I would recommend online forums or friends that are into photography. Finding someone that is just as passionate about photography as you can be difficult, however it is definitely worth the effort.
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One of the best ever assistant I’ve had in action.
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Settings: 1/250 @ f9 @ ISO100 … the lens was 135mm f2 @ 135mm
