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Assistants

Listing Information: ASMP members are listed free of charge by simply filling out the Assistants Form. Non-members can become eligable for a listing through our Assistants Program. For information on our benefits and programs for photo assistants contact .


Directory:    A - Z

Niobe Burden
Tahoe City, CA
530.581.4365
mail@niobeburden.com
http://www.niobeburden.com
  8 years experience. Professional andreliable assistant for long grueling days or quickassignments.
Experience with architectural, corporate, and advertisingshoots. Familiar with a variety of studio lighting systems- dynalite,dedo, speedotron, novatron. Multi-format cameras. Quicklearner. Available for travel assignments and scoutinglocations. Model and styling experience as well. Known networkof athletic models. References available.

John Champlin
San Francisco, CA
415.310.2263
john@pixelrodeo.com
http://www.pixelrodeo.com/jcp
 

Eight years experience in photography. All formats, darkroom, digital, most cameras and lighting systems, video, styling, heavy lifting. Have car, knowledge of region, and passport; short notice, long assignments, travel OK. Hard worker, no nonsense. References available.


Pat Chan
San Francisco/Fremont, CA
415.377.6998
pat@patchan.com
http://www.patchan.com
 

Hard working assistant with a good sense of humor and a "can do" atttidue. Experienced digtal assistant with medium format digital backs and digital work flow. Expert at Photoshop 6/7/CS for touch up, color adjustment, special effects - you name it!

Knowledge of many major lighting systems, able to work long hours and lift heavy equipment. Willing to drive or fly to most places in this planet. I am here to help your photography and make your shoot run smoothly. Bilingual Thai and English. I can find and order the best Thai food for your crew!


Michael Christian
415.513.8496
michaelchr@gmail.com

  I'm a recent transplant to the Bay Area from Seattle. Small, Medium and Large format photography. Comfortable with strobes, hotlights, flashlights, and/or candles. 6 years experience doing digital image cleanup for Corbis. Capable of working on either a MAC or a
PC. Valid drivers license and a reliable car. Always prompt and prepared to work. Great at moving large heavy objects, and handy with a broom or a paint roller.

Shaun Gabbard
Alameda, CA
415.505.4547
shaun@g2images.com
www.g2images.com
 

Working professional with 10+ years of experience in Advertising, Editorial, Achitectural, and Portrait photography and assisting. Experience with all film formats and equipment as well as strobe and continuous lighting on location and in the studio. 15+ years of traditional black/white and color printing/film processing experience with current b/w darkroom access. MAC proficient with photoshop, quark, and some digital capture experience. Reliable transportation, flexible and able for travel, assignment, scouting and production. Fully insured. Ready to work!


Caroline Hall
Redwood City, California
707.328.8718
CHallPhoto@aol.com
www.CarolineHallPhotography.com
 

I am a recent graduate from the Brooks Institute of Photography, with Cum Laude honors, and I have five years experience in the Photography industry. I work with all format cameras, in both film and digital. I am familiar with all forms of lighting including hot lights, strobes, and sunlight, and I know how to light just about anything.

I have been taught the whole digital process thoroughly, from digital capture with a camera or a scanner, to CMYK output. I am highly proficient in Photoshop and Flash MX 2004, on both Mac and PC. I can also color manage your whole system, including monitor calibration and printing profiles.

As a graduate from the Brooks Institute of Photography, I have the knowledge necessary to be resourceful, and solve problems, as well as handle the technical aspects of digital imaging.


Cheryl Humbert
San Francisco, CA
415.264.4082
paxcat@earthlink.net

  8 years professional experience with knowledge of all formats and systems. Hard worker, love to problem solve, styling, production, scouting, car, passport—you name it, I'm there.

Michael Lucia
Oakland, CA
925.367.8808: mobile
mike@mlucia.com
http://www.mlucia.com
 

Brooks Institute of Photography graduate. Camera Formats: 4x5, most medium formats, Nikon, Canon. Lighting: Arri HMI, Dynalite, Speedotron, Norman, Profoto, Elite. Knowledge of San Francisco labs and equipment rental houses Reliable, able to do heavy lifting, and I own a car.


Brittany M. Powell
510.701.2924
brittany@brittanympowell.com
  * 2+ years full-time freelance FIRST assistant for advertising, editorial, corporate, weddings, etc.
* BFA photography, CA College of the Arts
* Formats: Digital, 35mm, Mamiya, Hassleblad, Contax, 4X5
* Excellent studio lighting: Profoto, Dynalite, Elinchrome, etc.
* Comfortable working with clients in a professional atmosphere.
* Knowledge of SF/East Bay labs and rental houses.
* Strong and able to do heavy lifting and I own a reliable car.

Alex Roach
415.254.7208
alex@alexanderroach.com
 

Three years assisting a San Franciscan Photographer. Extensive knowledge of digital photography; I worked for Apple for 3 years and I teach digital photo. at the Academy of Art Univ. I’m your best chance on location if your computer goes down!

I have experience with food, portraiture, fashion, wedding, product and architectural photography. Knowledge of 35mm, medium format (Hasselblad & Mamiya) and 4x5 camera systems. Also, lighting experience w/ strobes (Speedotron, Broncolor, Norman, Visatec), and hot lights/continuous.

Can work long hours, lift heavy equipment and have a flexible schedule. Have reliable transportation. Willing to travel with passport of course. Semi fluent in Spanish and speak a little German.


Scott Serata
San Francisco, CA.
415.724.4807
sserata@att.net
  You won't have to explain every detail to me, just tell me what you want! Assisting is hard work, and I take it seriously. Assistant with recent experience in advertising, lifestyle, food+wine, architectural, editorial, corporate, fashion and wedding photography. Location or studio. Well-versed with 35mm film + digital (Nikon, Canon), medium format (Hassie film or digital back, Mamiya, Pentax) and 4x5 (Sinar, Horseman), and strobes (Dynalite, Speedo, Norman, Profoto) and hot lights. Digital experience. Second-shooter experience. Can setup and focus a 4x5. Mixed lighting situations, complex studio or location lighting setups no problem. Good knowledge of SF labs/rental houses and film handling procedures. Lots of SF references: Eric Sahlin, Steve Whittaker, Michael O'callahan, Karl Petzke, Hunter Freeman, Marty Sconduto, Colin McRae, more. Call me at (415) 724-4807.

Nicolo Sertorio
415.643.2235
650.430.3268-Cell
Nicolo@PhotoNicolo.com
www.photonicolo.com
  Professional, reliable, enthusiastic, energetic, problem solver, multi-task oriented, well traveled. Short notice OK.
• All camera formats and most lighting systems (strobes and continuous).
• Digital darkroom: Photoshop (in depth!), Illustrator,
QuarkXPress, profiling, digital printing, etc.
• Comfortable in studio or on location as grip, production mgr, 2nd shooter (own Nikon D2X).
• MBA and Corporate experience to assist you in managing your projects.
• Fluent in English, Italian, French.
• Valid US passport (ready to travel), CA driving license (have car + motorcycle), insurance.
• ASMP member.

Christopher Stark
415.867.9808
chris@starkpictures.com
www.starkpictures.com

  Hard-working, down to earth, enthusiastic, beginning
assistant. I'm a graduate of the San Francisco Art
Institute and have working familiarity with Dynalites
and Mamiya 645. My schedule is open and flexible. I'm
yours to be molded!

Michelle "Shelly" Valckenier-de Greeve
Emeryville, California
415-505-6677
shelly@degreeve.com
www.degreeve.com
 

3rd year photo student & beginning assistant. All formats, hotlights +/or strobes, studio or on location, secure vehicle and willing to travel, long and short days, flexible schedule. Plan ahead by scheduling a pre-shoot meeting or contact me at the last minute.


Sam Willard
San Francisco & East Bay, CA
510.847.3284
sam@samwillardphoto.com
www.samwillardphotography.com

 

Multi-talented studio and location assistant, familiar with 35mm, medium format and digital camera systems, as well as full digital workflow, through to post-processing in Photoshop. Extensive hands-on experience with the major lighting systems.

Both freelance and staff assistant experience. Six foot, 200 lbs and strong, for long days of heavy lifting. Business degree from UC Berkeley, for all the professionalism and problem-solving skill you need from your assistant. Flexible, easy-going, and focused on making the photographer's work easier, safer and more successful.


Corey Yeaton
Sacramento to San Francisco
530.304.9017

  Assisting 3+ yrs Sacramento to San Francisco. Will travel anytime. Very professional, hard working, and enthusiastic. Experienced (studio & location) architectural, advertising, sports, fashion, portraiture. Experienced most types of lighting and camera formats digital/film. References available.