I only recently started using an assistant at weddings, I never felt I was “important” enough, but the more weddings I shoot the more I realize how much this has helped me and helped those who have assisted me. Greg, my trusty (All round great guy) assistant is always asking questions and I know he has taken the lessons learnt and used them whenever he shoots.
Greg is only available 0n Saturdays so I am looking for assistants for Sunday weddings as well as the odd Friday wedding. There will also be Saturday weddings from time to time when Greg is unavailable.
As an assistant you would be carrying bags, holding off-camera flashes, reflectors etc on the day. It is an opportunity to learn an incredible amount by watching and asking questions on the job without the pressure of being the photographer.
One thing to stress up front is that this is not a paid position at this stage. I can offer you access to what is in my head, advice and info on what I am doing when I am doing it. I think it would be a great way to learn the business. You do not need experience, but you must be willing to learn and have a ready smile.
You will need to be responsible, have a good sense of humour and be calm under pressure (although the pressure will all be in my head :-) ). If you are interested please send an email to quintin(at)millsphotography.co.za with your thoughts and expectations.
by Quintin
Chrystel Viljoen - Good morning
I came across your website and see you need an assistant.
Is the position still available and is there any other requirements you need? I started with photography in 2001 and done 7 weddings in the past years. It will be a brilliant opportunity to learn more.
You are more than welcome to contact me via email or on 0828741160
Thanks
Have an awesome day
Regards
Mary-Jo Openshaw - Dear Quinton,
I have a passion for photography and will start a part-time photography course as soon as I have finished my fashion design course. I know that experience is everything and any advice and hands on experience I can get from you would be amazing.
I would love to help you out, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards,
Mary-Jo Openshaw
076 3711 373
Jackie Cromie - Good Day Quintin
I see you are looking for a Photography Assistant. As you can see I do have my own photoraphy website already. I do think it’s important to share and gather more knowledge to improve yourself. So this opportunity sounds great.
I’m situated in PTA.
Regrads
Jackie Cromie
kaylene - are you still looking for an assistant?
Matthew Coetsee - Is this position still available?
Richanny - Good day.
I would like to find out if you are still looking for a assistant?
Quintin - Hi Richanny and everyone else, i am always looking for people so feel free to send me some info, what you want / expect to get out of assisting a professional wedding portrait and advertising photographer.
Ilani - Hi Quintin,
Hope you are well. I recently photographed my friends wedding and enjoyed it tremendously. Afterwards I realised there were small things I should have taken photos of as well, those small thing that you will forget afterwads….
I would love to assist you and learn more about wedding photography. I am currently working for Get It Magazine Joburg Noth, but always feel you can expand on your knowledge.
Here is my blog, if you would like to go and have a look at my work.
And if you do need an assistant, I live in jhb so please give me a shout when needed.
Kind Regards
Ilani Vonk
Jarrod Zemek - Hey my names Jarrod I’m 20 years old and I’m a full time student but I badly want to get into the photography world. I’m very out-going and willing and able to assist you in any way needed. This is a great opportunity to learn so get back to me if you can via e-mail. If you e-mail me I’ll gladly send you my phone number so we can talk. Thanks – Jarrod
Danielle Burger - hi I’m 18 and I’m looking for something like what you are offering I want to become a photographer bur I want some experience id love to learn new things.
Danel Venter - Hi There! I would love this opportunity! I have been doing photography for the past 5 years, it is really a passion! I am willing to assist where required, hands on approach is the best way of learning.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Kindest Regards,
Danél Venter
Sumien Wood - Hi, I would love an opportunity to assist during a shoot. There is always so much more to a profession and to be able to see and experience what happens behind the scenes would be amazing. At the moment Im working on my a portfolio to try and approach the world of wedding photography. I love working with people and capturing that split seconds of emosions is so special, but to be able to do that and do it with an artistic eye, and not just snap away takes time and guidance. Its also what I believe makes photography as a profession and an art both challenging and rewarding…
Kind Regards