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Below is an aid in choosing an assistant based on a self proclaimed experience level. Assistants are classified into three categories: 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Scroll through for an explanation of experience levels. To contact an assistant, simply click on the assistants name which links to their email address.
1st Assistant
Experience level is the highest. You are familiar with just about all lighting sources on the market, familiar with just about all grip gear and nomenclature associated with the job. You are able to handle jobs by yourself if needed and able to anticipate and communicate photographers needs while being to direct 2nd and 3rd assistants.
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2nd Assistant
Medium experience. You have worked on jobs previously as a third assistant and are familiar with popular lighting sources, grip gear and nomenclature. If called upon, you would be able to 1st assist if necessary.
| Aleks Tomaszewska | 773-332-6011 | N/A | |
| Flint Chaney | 312-307-3311 | www.flintchaney.com | |
| AJ Kane | 312-848-7376 | www.ajassists.com | |
| Aaron Morganstein | 773-750-7660 | www.aaronmorganstein.com | |
| Justin Lundquist | 312-479-6265 | www.justinlundquist.com | |
| Tim Walters | 773-401-1909 | N/A | |
| Matthew Kutz | 414-940-8375 | N/A | |
| Lisa Perez | 773-350-5372 | www.lisahensleyphoto.com | |
| Adam Daniels | 813-361-2186 | www.adamdaniels.com | |
| Andrew Lawrence | 217-257-3805 | www.andrewlawrencephotography.com | |
| Haley Sliverman | 845-667-0425 | N/A | |
| Ricky Kluge | 262-203-1206 | www.rtkphoto.com | |
| Jamie Hartley | 312-523-9289 | www.hartleyphotography.com | |
| Megan Von Schonhoff | 847-707-2709 | www.mschonhoffphoto.com | |
| Natalie Probst | 989-450-9719 | www.natalieprobst.com | |
| Christopher Semel | 407-756-0441 | www.christophersemel.com | |
| Jeff Catt | 281-732-5407 | www.jeffcatt.com | |
3rd Assistant
Low experience. You are breaking into the field or have assisted on some photo jobs. You are learning the ins and outs of the profession and are able to take direction from 1st or 2nd assistants. The positions are continually requested if there is no 2nd assistant and will work directly for the 1st assistant.
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