Assistant Bootcamp with Jeremy Shaw

Venue: SUNSTUDIOS Sydney
Location: 42 Maddox Street, Alexandria, NSW 2015
26 Sep, 2015
Web: https://sunstudiosaustralia.com/education/view/assistant-bootcamp

Understand the role of the photographer's assistant, from expectations and building an assistant's kit to knowledge of lighting equipment, supporting the shoot and image workflow. Learn how to be a supportive part of the photographic process from master of the craft, Jeremy Shaw, in his upcoming Assistant Bootcamp workshop.

<p><em>Assistant Bootcamp</em>. © Jeremy Shaw.</p> — Assistant Bootcamp. © Jeremy Shaw.

Besides the elements and expectations of assisting, Shaw wiill also lead participants through practical activites with cameras, lighting equipment and light shapers.

Workshop structure

Introduction to the world of a photographic assistant

Expectations and etiquette
Safety
Roles
Creating an assistant's kit
Stands, frames & light shapers. Including hands-on practical

Hands-on workshop

Lighting equipment and cameras
During the shoot
Workflow
Invoicing/pricing
Q&A

Details

Saturday, 26 September, 9am - 4pm.
Cost: $220.

About Jeremy Shaw

Jeremy Shaw is a Sydney-based photographer whose creativity is shaped by his surroundings and experiences. In 2013 & 2015, Jeremy was a finalist in the National Portrait Photographic Prize, and for two consecutive years was a finalist in SUNSTUDIOS Assistant & Emerging Photographer Award, taking the runner up spot in 2013.

www.jeremyshaw.com.au

Organised by: SUNSTUDIOS Australia

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