A Great Assistant for Wedding Photography

When things start happening you’ll be glad if you have a great assistant. This person can run for film or an extra card or batteries and let you keep right on shooting, perhaps getting the “shot of the day.” It’s the person who helps you succeed.

Above all the key to a great assistant is someone you can get along with. It’s someone who understands the importance of every shot, and beyond that who even when things are chaotic and stressed can overlook things said impatiently.

Not all photographers have, need or want an assistant. For many the creative independence of photography means not dealing with anyone else. Others cannot imagine doing a wedding shoot without a good assistant. What works for you and what your personality is greatly affects using an assistant and which assistant to use!

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