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As photographers there is always the struggle of “how much time should I be spending in post?” There are two ways of looking at it. 1. Turn and Burn 2. Artistically Valued The first is obvious and usually sloppy. The second implies too much time and noodling. I stay away from the turn and burn…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A common issue with digital photographers is we now spend most of our time staring at a computer. This should not be so. We want to be shooting, not working in LightRoom and PhotoShop. The general rule of thumb for post production time (basic exposure and color corrections along with exporting, and proofing) should be…
