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APA DC Beginners Guide to Photography Assisting and Second Shooting: Part 2, July 13, 2019

Sat 13th Jul, 2019 – 1:00pm–6:00pm

By Creative Arc in Washington, DC

APA DC presents: 

Beginners Guide to Photography Assisting and Second Shooting: Part 2

APA’s mission is to help educate the next generation of visual communicators. In that effort, APA DC is hosting Part II: A hands-on workshop on assisting with mock shoot demonstrations.

The workshop will have a talented panel of Professional Photographers who will discuss what they look for in an assistant and cover a basic introduction to assisting: Roles/responsibilities, set etiquette, attire, second shooting, digital tech, introduction to gear, best business practices and much more. This is sure to be a great opportunity for aspiring photographers who want to learn what working Pros are looking for in an assistant in the current market. Light refreshments and Lunch will be provided.

Topics that will be covered

  • Studio Etiquette
  • Camera & Lighting Review
  • Non-Camera gear/grip Review
  • How commercial sets operate
  • How to work with equipment rental studios
  • Working with Stylists and Makeup Artists
  • APA Pros Tips and Hacks
  • Mock Shoot Demonstrations

Workshop: Friday, July 13th 1 pm -6 pm

Where: Hoist Studio 2807 Merrilee Dr, Suite E, Fairfax, VA 22031

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