Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:27pm
There are two roles an assistant can take: studio assistant or production assistant. They sometimes cross over each other, but most times do not. Studio people tend to be the ones really good with the left brain stuff like organizing, tracking, billing, paper work, filing, etc., while production assistants are the more creative types. They...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, assistants, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:26pm
Here are ten tips on how to find just the right assistant:
1. Write out a list of things you will need them to do on a weekly basis.
2. Determine the number of hours per week you will need them.
3. Decide what the best days would be for you to have them in your studio (home...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:24pm
Here are ten tips on how to successfully HIRE an assistant:
1. Write up a list of thoughtful questions to ask. Click HERE for a list I use.
2. Create a simple form for them to fill out. Go to any local store and ask for an application, then copy it for yourself. You may want to...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:23pm
Here are some useful tips on how to train both a Studio Assistant and a Production Assistant.
TRAIN an Assistant (Studio)
1. For Studio Assistants, give small repeatable tasks at first to get them warmed up. You will learn a lot about HOW they learn right in the beginning. Get them into a routine. This will help...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:22pm
Here are 5 tips on firing your assistant:
1. For Production assistants it is easy: don’t ask them back for your next job.
2. For Studio assistants you will have to sit down with them and actually tell them they are no longer needed. Be honest. Do not tell them a lie or give them an excuse....
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assistant, Finding, firing, hiring, Intern, photo, Photography, practice, Production, Studio, training
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:14pm
Why do you want to be involved in my industry?
What interests you the most about it?
How long have you been studying photography?
Can I see some samples of your work?
What type of personality would you describe yourself as?
What would you consider your assets are as an employee to your past employers?
What are some strengths you can...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Studio Practice | Tags: assets, assistant, employee, employer, Industry, Intern, interview, personality, photo, Photography, practice, questions, strengths, Studio, weaknesses
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 1:07pm
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with work? Too much to do and not enough time to do it? Do you have a wish list a mile long of things you would do if you just had a few more hours in the week? Well, maybe it is time for an intern. Interns are your personal...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 1:15am
1. Don’t give me your excuses, you can do this!!!
2. Do write short posts. Think digest form.
3. Don’t write long elaborate posts. Break up long posts into shorter mini posts.
4. Do include an image.
5. Don’t not write just because you don’t have an image.
6. Do include keywords in your body copy.
7. Don’t forget to tag...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Marketing, Studio Practice | Tags: alerts, blogging, comment, don'ts, dos, Google, linkbacks, posts, tips, topic
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 11:39pm
It seems to be that time of year, when wedding photographers from all over the country start submitting their work to local and national magazines in hopes of getting their work published. Why is this so important? Three reasons: 1. Notoriety within their community, 2. Free advertising, 3. Free advertising. Here are some tips to...
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Posted in BUSINESS PRACTICE, Marketing, Studio Practice | Tags: Magazines, Marketing, Photography, photos, Publications, Published, real, Submissions, tips, Work, • ALL WEDDINGS
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 11:23pm
One of the hardest thing a professional photographer has to get used to doing is actively protecting their rights and educating others about it. The number one reason for copyright infringement is ignorance. The number two reason is claimed ignorance. Here is the basics: The photographer owns the full rights to all photographs taken unless...
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