A Photo Assistant assists the photographers in planning, setting up, and completing photo sessions in the studios or at other worksites. A well-drafted Photo Assistant Resume mentions the following core duties and tasks – helping customers and preparing photos for distribution, configuring and operating photo equipment, offering technical advice to the photographers; preparing the equipment and setting it for use, assisting during photo shoots; providing customer service, editing photos; distributing photos; uploading photos to the photographer’s website, and preparing the set as per the customer’s requests.
Those seeking this job role should mention on the resume the following skills and abilities – experience in supporting photographers with their work, sound knowledge of digital and SLR cameras and lighting; solid understanding of visual composition, in-house photoshoots and attention to details; and proficiency in photo-editing applications like Photoshop and Capture One. Rather than formal education, preference is given to experience and skills.
Objective : As a Photo Assistant, responsible for supporting the Photographers, Stylists, Art Directors, Producers, and Merchandise Coordinator in a high-volume production photo studio environment.
Skills : Creativity, Technical Photography Skills,
Patience and Concentration, Digital Asset Management.
Description :
Responsible for maintaining equipment: lighting, grip, and technology.
Managed time layout, keeping the photographer ahead of schedule.
Assisted with directing, prop styling, and post-production.
Provided assistance both In-Studio and On-Location.
Provided advisement and administered printing needs.
Operated Large Format Epson Printers and ensured optimal image output through sizing and color profiling.
Assisted photographers and stylists on set. Created fine images for previews, look books, web, print, and promotion Built and broke down multiple.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Photography
Photo Assistant Resume
Headline : Over 2 + years of professional industry experience as a Photo Assistant. Experience in understanding and working knowledge of still photo techniques, principles, equipment, and lighting techniques for commercial photography.
Skills : Attention to Detail, Strong Networking Skills, Team Working Skills.
Description :
Managed the art schedule for the entire issue.
Contributed concepts for FOB and features, pitched new photographers and stylists.
Organized/retrieved product as it is scheduled to be shot.
Delivered/returned product and props from sets upon completion of shots.
Prepped hardgoods and softgoods for stylists and photographers.
Assisted with maintaining prop organization.
Assisted the merchandise coordinator as needed.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Photo Assistant Resume
Summary : Seeking to transfer from freelance work to a permanent position within a company that will challenge and expand my current skill base in commercial photography.
Skills : Client Relationships, Event Photography, Digital Asset Management.
Description :
Organized and maintained a digital archive of all retouched images from the Magazine.
Coordinated magazine mailings to stock agencies, vendors, photographers, and stylists.
Researched, filed, and scanned images.
Scouted locations, acquired props, and arranged model castings for photoshoots.
Assisted with photoshoots on location.
Gathered reference images for illustrators and designers.
Maintained a strong network of production resources.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Photo Assistant Resume
Headline : Motivated and highly productive Photo Assistant professional with a photography background. Detail-oriented with strong skills in multi-tasking and efficient management of day-to-day operations. Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Edited on Photoshop for the food Multimedia' (4 years) photographer.
Responsible for setting up lights and cameras.
Used of large format cameras.
Assisted in photo shoots for various companies.
Assisted in administrative duties and scouting locations.
Operated and performed maintenance on equipment. Assisted in sales of photographic packages.
Operated computer equipment with specialized photographic effects.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Photo Assistant Resume
Summary : As a Photo Assistant, Able to write clear, comprehensive, and grammatically correct documents. Responsible for Demonstrating skills, managing change, and maintaining flexibility in a variety of challenging environments.
Skills : Client Relationships, Event Photography.
Description :
Provided exceptional customer service.
Helped take photos of a range of styles and a variety of clients.
Assisted in portraits, brochures, and individuals.
Assisted customers with their photo developing, and photo editing needs.
Gained skills in working quickly and efficiently.
Processed orders, and sales. Organized/retrieved product as it is scheduled to be shot.
Handled high-pressure situations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Photographer
Photo Assistant Resume
Headline : Photo Assistant with 2+ years of Experience in using the library and internet to locate and retrieve valuable information for both academic and community service projects. Able to file documents and other important information alphabetically. And also able to work in diverse teams to communicate well with others.
Skills : Digital Photography, Retouching, Project Management.
Description :
Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
Cropped, manipulated, and performed color-balance for final images.
Printed photographs after using Adobe and Photoshop tools to improve images.
Cut and/or put photos into their key chains or envelopes.
Worked with Studio Producer, Photographers and Stylists to ensure deadlines are met.
Assisted with faculty and athletic photoshoots, backing up all digital photos, and organizing into an electronic search system for easier access.
Assisted designers with scanning pictures and making proofs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Photo Assistant Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Photo Assistant with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Attention to Detail, Strong Networking Skills, Team Working Skills.
Description :
Responsible for creating an original show, and producing it on a weekly basis.
Reviewed equipment needs with Photographers.
Maintained photography equipment and studio environment.
Assisted in maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and confidence.
Performed, maintained, and assisted in all reviews and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Assembled product samples and sets as required. Practical working knowledge of hand and power tools.
Helped students put on there cap and gowns and any other tassels they need about on for pictures.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Photo Assistant Resume
Objective : Over 2-year degree in Photo Assistant with studio experience. Comfortable with video capturing, Strong file management, and archival practice. Experience in Photoshop Automation. Knowledge of online project management platform.
Skills : Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Team Working Skills.
Description :
Assisted members and rings sales and processes digital prints and refills ink cartridges.
Managed paperwork and products for video transfer, framing, canvasses, and photo restoration.
Assisted on all photoshoots and made sure everything ran smoothly.
Scheduled shoots and meetings and attended.
Assisted in commercial and fashion photoshoots, live capture, image selection, and retouching.
Assisted with arranging people and props for photoshoots, provided customer service to customers.
Prepping hardgoods and softgoods for stylists and photographers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Photography
Photo Assistant Resume
Headline : Hardworking, organized, Photo Assistant professional with a proven background delivering sensible photography technology solutions on time and under budget while working as a team member or team leader. Expert communicator and business liaison.
Skills : Powerpoint, Exceptional Time Management, and Problem-Solving Skills.
Description :
Assisted on sets by getting the photographer's anything they needed whether that be food, coffee, helping with actually shoots by holding products.
Did paperwork that included just notifying clients about shoots.
Edited photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
Assisted in shooting and helped in editing final photos.
Assisted the photographer in the studio, including prepping cameras (digital and film), planning sets for portraits, guiding clients through the shoot.
Prepped and maintained orderly equipment. Assisted in transporting equipment to and from sites.
Set up a site with equipment, supplies, and lighting prior.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Photography
Photo Assistant Resume
Summary : Seeking a Photo Assistant position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Creativity, Technical Photography Skills,
Patience and Concentration, Digital Asset Management.
Description :
Aided in studio's transition from analog to digital and took the role of the studio's lead digital technician.
Trained his new assistants to meet all his work expectations.
Built custom rigs & advised on the selection of optimal equipment to achieve the desired looks of campaigns.
Assisted lead photographer on high scale full production commercial photo-shoots.
Created creative engaging content using photography and graphic design to enhance brand awareness.
Organized photo-shoots for E-commerce and catalog look-books, also executing the shoots.
Assisted the photographer in organizing and editing all major shoots in Lightroom.
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