Photoassist.co.uk - assisting and photography jobs http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum This is an XML content feed of; Photoassist.co.uk - assisting and photography jobs : Last 10 Posts Mon, 12 May 2008 04:40:43 +0000 Sat, 10 May 2008 23:08:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Photoassist.co.uk - assisting and photography jobs http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/../images/blackredtitle.gif http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum General testing discussions : Photographer, Stylists, Make-up & Hair!! http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1007&PID=3061#3061 Author: Helen101
Subject: Photographer, Stylists, Make-up & Hair!!
Posted: 10 May 2008 at 11:08pm

Hey Everyone!

Hopefully this will be a great portfolio building opportunity!!

I'm a songwriter/producer from North London who is currently putting together a press pack as I have the opportunity to pitch my songs to some of the major labels this summer.
I really need some pictures for my website, Myspace, CD covers etc & would love to hear from any Photographers, Stylists, Hair Stylists & Make up artists (student or professional) who would be interested.
I'm currently toying with a kind of 1950's, La Dolce Vita kind of feel but am open to any ideas.

As usual, the budget is minimal but I could probably cover travel, lunch & Starbucks for all involved!

I'm hoping to shoot ASAP so do get in touch either here or via Myspace :-) x


Edited by Helen101 - 10 May 2008 at 11:10pm]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 23:08:20 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1007&PID=3061#3061 General assisting discussions/questions : Assisting kit http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=978&PID=3060#3060 Author: joe_giacomet
Subject: Assisting kit
Posted: 10 May 2008 at 1:50am

i think the amount of equipment listed may be a bit excessive. if shooting out in the sticks fair enough, but in London things like camera's and modems are easily accessible by bike.

When i go out as a Digital Operator i take:

Pen, Paper
London A-Z
Laptop with Leaf Capture, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro
Firewire Lead
CF Cards

All other equipment should be supplied by the Rental Company or the photographer. Really you shouldn't have to take the laptop, as if the supplied mac goes down a new one should be sent out on a bike. I just take my own as i know 100% if the sh*t hits the fan my laptop works fine with Leaf Cameras. If you do have to use your own laptop then that should be charged out as extra on top of your day rate.

Regarding the GPS & Google Maps. I've got sat nav on my blackberry but still use the A-Z. Find it quicker and easier. Also i wouldn't recommend walking around some dodgy area of Hackney with your head buried in your phone. Likely to get robbed.

Also handy to have the Rental Company & Courier numbers in your phone.
]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 01:50:51 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=978&PID=3060#3060 Positions Offered : Assistant or Freelancer needed http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1006&PID=3059#3059 Author: Luke Smith
Subject: Assistant or Freelancer needed
Posted: 07 May 2008 at 11:00am

Hello
 
I am currently a student in London doing a HNC in photography and am looking for part time work. I live in Brighton,  East Sussex so would be ok to travel to Kent. Let me know if your interested.
 
Regards
 
Luke Smith
]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:50 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1006&PID=3059#3059 Positions Offered : Assistant or Freelancer needed http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1006&PID=3058#3058 Author: TMKPhoto
Subject: Assistant or Freelancer needed
Posted: 07 May 2008 at 8:22am

hey, i'm based in Kent and looking for some assistant work.  What are your rates of pay?  I've done one asian wedding so far.]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 08:22:35 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1006&PID=3058#3058 General Photography Discussions/questions : Greeting Card Companies (Copyright) http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=3057#3057 Author: HappySnapper
Subject: Greeting Card Companies (Copyright)
Posted: 06 May 2008 at 11:13pm

Originally posted by Duncan

Why worry about them using photos without permission? If they do, you can charge them even more than if they'd used them with permission.

Just don't try to sell them an image for their Save The Planet Day or Singles Day....
 
Hi Duncan Thats true lol. Surprised the card companies liked their ideas for Save The Planet and Singles Day lol Smile.
]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 23:13:50 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=3057#3057 General Photography Discussions/questions : Greeting Card Companies (Copyright) http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=3056#3056 Author: HappySnapper
Subject: Greeting Card Companies (Copyright)
Posted: 06 May 2008 at 11:10pm

Originally posted by the4thversion

They are already copyrighted to you. Send only low-res jpegs if you are worried about them using them without permission or use horrible watermarks, but the watermark can have a negative effect on your photos.

You own the copyright of the photo the second the light radiation touches the film or sensor, unless you sign a contract to say otherwise. The copyright lasts for your lifetime and then for 70 years after you die.
 
Hiya Thanks for the advice Smile, what you said is true and makes sense lol.
]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 23:10:30 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=3056#3056 General assisting discussions/questions : What do I charge for fuel costs? http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=990&PID=3055#3055 Author: Mike Dodd
Subject: What do I charge for fuel costs?
Posted: 06 May 2008 at 6:08pm

Sorry my last post was a bit abrubt! It was a hectic day! Thanks for all your help guys.

As I seem to be getting work that involves quite a lot of travel I decided to get this sorted properly so I'm consistent going forward.
It actually costs me about 10p/mile in fuel costs so I decided to charge 19p/mile as I thought 24p was a pretty steep. I then figured I should have an allowance in my day rate. So my day rate now includes up to 15 or so miles which covers most of central London which I think is fair. I mean if I have to travel 20 or so miles one way I'm not going to charge but if it's more like 50 miles one way then I use the 15 mile allowance rule.

I did discuss it with the photographer first and he was expecting to pay me about 25 in travel for the last job. With my calculations it came to 22 so I think this should work.

A train ticket would be so much simpler to claim back on but then I hate public transport!! =o)


Edited by Mike Dodd - 06 May 2008 at 7:12pm]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 18:08:28 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=990&PID=3055#3055 Positions Offered : Photographer Required http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=963&PID=3054#3054 Author: Franky
Subject: Photographer Required
Posted: 06 May 2008 at 5:59pm

Hi i'm looking for any kind of photogrphic work, ideally in the Noth east area.]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 17:59:58 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=963&PID=3054#3054 Positions Offered : Assistant or Freelancer needed http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1006&PID=3052#3052 Author: IzzyQu
Subject: Assistant or Freelancer needed
Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:55pm

 

Wedding Photography Assistant needed, must have own transport and available from May to Sept, excellent pay, students welcome, live around Kent area.

Mainly specialize in Asian Weddings

www.dynamicdigitals.com

 

email me on izzyqu@instantemail.t-mobile.co.uk

]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 22:55:00 +0000 http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1006&PID=3052#3052 General Photography Discussions/questions : For those interested in Advertising... http://www.photoassist.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1005&PID=3051#3051 Author: the4thversion
Subject: For those interested in Advertising...
Posted: 05 May 2008 at 9:23am

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