Weekend Jobs?

[dwisz80]

I currently work full time but I'm looking for a way to make some extra money on the weekends. Do photographers need assistance only on weekends? What types of skills would be required to assist a photographer?

[tirediron]

Depends on what discipline of photography you're interested in. Weddings are most common on weekends, and especially for the bigger events, a second shooter is often used. My experience with portraiture is limited, but typically that's been evenings/weekends, while commercial stuff, advertising, etc is generally a Monday-Friday, nine to five event.

If you're going to second-shoot at a wedding or portrait session, you'll typically need your own gear; a minimum of one body, basic lens from med wide to med telephoto, at least one flash, and an understanding of exposure, posing and lighting.

Have you looked into a local camera club? They're often excellent sources of information on things like this, as well as being great places to learn from more experienced photographers.

[Marko]

To be a wedding assistant, you should have a basic understanding of photography and be comfortable with your own gear (DSLR) and the photographer's gear (if he/she allows you to use it). You also need to be prepared to carry stuff and work a LONG LONG day.

Have you looked into a local camera club? They're often excellent sources of information on things like this, as well as being great places to learn from more experienced photographers.

That's a fabulous idea!

[dwisz80]

I know there are some clubs around the area. I'll take a more in depth look into them during the next week. Unfortunately I only have a DSLR with a basic 18mm-55mm zoom lens. I guess it would be smart to put some type of portfolio together.